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In this episode of Checkmate Chronicles, we'll delve into the visual progression of the Dragon Slayers levels.

I don't think that immersion is as crucial as the reification of The Magic Circle in design circles makes it sound.

Contributing to this game has been a blast, and it’s a project that always keeps me laughing. But like every game project I’ve ever been part of, it’s come with its fair share of challenges.

This blog discusses the pillars that have defined X8’s path to launch.

Programming should be seen as an act of service to writers, artists, and designers.

The secret to engaging gameplay may lie within the concept of "flow," a psychological phenomenon that may well be the Holy Grail for game developers seeking to captivate their audience.

In this article, we explore the concept of the Magic Circle and how to preserve it, so that nothing distracts the players from their experience.

Just because your game features monsters, the dark, and even the fear of dying, does not immediately make it an example of horror.

Evolving into a multi-product studio is an enormously challenging effort, but it offers an opportunity to provide more player value, more opportunities for talent growth, de-risks being reliant fully on a single product's success, and more.

During game development, we’re a little in the dark about how players might experience and respond. That’s where UX research comes into play.

In game development, capturing the perfect visual style is paramount.

Creativity comes in two flavors – Clean Slate and Reactive. In this blog post, Warren Spector discusses both and admits he’s an adherent of the latter rather than the former.

Our latest challenge was to craft a diorama inspired by street soccer that evoked the charm of Rio de Janeiro.

The goal of the Track Builder, environments, and modules is to provide users with a tool that is easy to understand yet deep enough to express their creativity.

If Hollywood game adaptations are going to last, they need to learn from the world of Young Adult-inspired films.