I run a studio called Super Icon Ltd, which I formed back in 2012. This is its story from the beginning through to now, the end.
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This week's highlights include some views on Apple Arcade, looks at the latest games, including the very gothic Blasphemous, the odd new Switch fitness title Ring Fit Adventure, and lots more besides.
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Each week I compile a gaming industry insights newsletter that I publish broadly. Opinions are mine.
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Hooks. They are those x-factors that grab people’s attention and help you stand out from the crowd. If your game doesn’t have any, then you might be setting yourself up for a bit of a disaster.
When advocating for better game controls, I'm often asked, "Why not just use thumbsticks? Why fix what's not broken?" It's amazing how easy to forget that a tiny joystick makes for a terrible mouse, and that developers bend over backwards to hide it
Article outline
1 — Anatomy of a great game description (DOs)
2 — Game description mistakes (DON’Ts)
3 — Tips for creative writing
Neural Networks have exploded in the tech world, but are still gaining traction in games. In this blog I dive into performant ways of using Neural Networks as well as exploring what's holding them back.
Every game company has specific requirements you’ll need to meet before they’ll hire you as a game designer. The number one requirement listed on those job listings (72%) was communication skills. Why do soft skills matter in video game development?
