video game development

In an article about Kotaro Uchikoshi, an illustration of him and some of his characters.

The Underrated Video Game Masterpieces of Kotaro Uchikoshi

For fans of stories and puzzles, these are games you don’t want to miss.…

July 31, 2022

Does Outsourcing in the Video Game Industry Do More Harm Than Good?

While this business method lets game developers create a more polished finalized product, it has many impractical cons.…

December 13, 2021

Photo of a man shooting down a plane from the game Battlefield 2042

Keep Your Expectations Low for the New Battlefield 2042

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

Players are reconsidering buying future games in the franchise after its recent disappointing, bug-filled release.…

December 9, 2021

Video and Online Game Design Schools

Daniel Reed

Here are some colleges and universities where you can learn what exactly goes into your favorite games.…

October 2, 2021

Image of a game over, classic Pac-Man sign for an article about Ubisoft prioritizing free-to-play games.

Ubisoft Is Making an Unwelcome Shift to Free-to-Play Games

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

The transition to inexpensive titles has divided consumers and signals an ongoing trend within the gaming industry.…

July 9, 2021

An illustration of someone playing modded Minecraft for an article about mods.

Mods Can Enhance Your Gaming Experience, but Are They Legal?

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

While some alterations simply change your character's skin, others can alter the layout of the game — and developers are taking notice.…

October 30, 2020

Paralives Could Displace The Sims as the New King of Simulation Games

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Will this new indie video game surpass the popularity of the long-running EA franchise?…

June 4, 2020

The Virtual World Isn’t Always Fun and Games for a Game Developer

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

Video game creators have feelings too, and it's time for us to start treating them like the human beings they are.…

February 28, 2020

‘Overwatch 2’ Is a Welcome Expansion on the Original Game

Nathan Coles, Oakland University

The sequel to Overwatch introduces a lot of exciting additions for fans to experience.…

December 4, 2019

The Game Awards 2019 Show That Video Games Are Art Too

Tommy Nguyen, Clovis Community College

The Oscars of gaming is giving this medium the recognition that it deserves.…

November 25, 2019

‘Pokémon Sword and Shield’ Divides Fans After Release

Tommy Nguyen, Clovis Community College

The newest addition to the storied franchise includes some long-awaited features, but outdated graphics and reduced content as well.…

November 16, 2019

Job Opportunities After University: Becoming an Online Game Developer

Daniel Reed

Sure, it's fun to play video games, but how about making them?…

September 10, 2019

‘Peace Island’ Asks, What Happened to the Humans?

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

Get ready for a feline-filled video game adventure.…

August 2, 2019

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