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Three key discoverability takeaways from the Epic/Apple lawsuit  
by Gamasutra Staff [05.05.21]
What does the Epic/Apple trial data show us about which game platforms are good to make games for? And how has Epic Games Store itself evolved?
VR, Console/PC, Indie, Design, Production, Business/Marketing
Discover how ZA/UM crafted Disco Elysium's outstanding narrative at GDC 2021  
by Staff [05.05.21]
Justin Keenan, one of the writers at ZA/UM who worked on the revered RPG Disco Elysium, will be on-hand at the all-virtual GDC 2021 to talk about shaping the game's outstanding narrative. GDC 2021 takes place July 19-23.
Console/PC, Indie, Design, GDC
Blog: Storytelling through skill trees  
by Gamasutra Community [05.04.21]
Discussing observations in developmental psychology vs how development is presented in video game skill trees, and how those things can help us tell stories.
Console/PC, Indie, Design
What do devs really think of game platform cut?  
by Gamasutra Staff [05.04.21]
We look at the GDC survey on game platform cut and the state of subscription services, as well as lots more neat game discovery news!
Console/PC, Indie, Design, Production, Business/Marketing
Blog: Store page marketing tips for game devs  
by Gamasutra Community [05.04.21]
Perfecting your store page is arguably the most important marketing activity you can focus on. Good store pages facilitate conversions (wish lists and buys), while bad pages render greatly hinder your marketing efforts.
Console/PC, Indie, Business/Marketing
Epic paid devs nearly $12 million for 9 months of Epic Games Store free games 1
by Alissa McAloon [05.03.21]
The big Epic Games v. Apple case officially kicked off today, offering a unique look at the finances and strategy behind Epic Games Store initiatives like its free game promotions.
Console/PC, Indie, Business/Marketing
Epic Games now owns ArtStation 2
by Bryant Francis [04.30.21]
Epic Games has announced that it's acquiring ArtStation, one of the major portfolio platforms for visual artists across different fields.
Console/PC, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Art, Business/Marketing
Here are the different session formats for GDC 2021  
by Staff [04.30.21]
Take a look at the different session formats for the all-digital GDC 2021.
Console/PC, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Programming, Art, Audio, Design, Production, Business/Marketing, GDC
Narrative design, indie life with Oxenfree dev Night School - GDC Podcast ep. 19  
by Kris Graft [04.29.21]
On GDC Podcast episode 19 we welcomed Adam Hines and Sean Krankel, cofounders of Night School Studio, developers of games such as Afterparty and the iconic indie game Oxenfree.
Indie, Design, Production, Podcast
Deep dive: can new Steam browsing options help your game?  
by Gamasutra Staff [04.28.21]
We examine a new taxonomical Steam announcement, showing continued leadership from the platform in 'ways to discover new games' - and lots more discovery goodness.
Console/PC, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Design, Production, Business/Marketing
GDC State of the Industry: Devs irked by 30 percent storefront revenue cuts  
by Staff [04.28.21]
The ninth annual survey of more than 3,000 game industry professionals reflects improved work-life balance and creativity after more than a full year of remote work.
VR, Console/PC, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Business/Marketing, Whitepaper, GDC
Sponsored: Learn to protect against criminal attacks on games in this free webinar  
by Akamai Technologies [04.26.21]
How much do you really know about how the criminal economy works when it comes to the video game industry?
VR, Console/PC, Social/Online, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Webinar
What PlayWay should - and shouldn't - teach us about game publishing 12
by Gamasutra Staff [04.26.21]
How is Polish game publisher PlayWay & associated studios getting so many top wishlists for unreleased Steam games? And what can we learn from it - both positive and negative?
Console/PC, Indie, Design, Production, Business/Marketing
How indies add flavor to monster combat 25 years after Pokemon  
by Dan Colonna [04.23.21]
We speak with developers behind monster-battling games Temtem, Coromon, and Monster Sanctuary about Pokemon's enduring influence and how their games approach monster combat design.
Console/PC, Indie, Design
Supergiant's Hades named Game of the Year at 24th DICE Awards 1
by Alissa McAloon [04.22.21]
Supergiant Games' narrative roguelike Hades has walked away with top honors at the 24th Annual DICE Awards this year, while also leading the pack as the most awarded game of the 2021 event.
VR, Console/PC, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie
The perfect Steam trailer, overlooked tools, & more  
by Gamasutra Staff [04.21.21]
What do you really need in your Steam trailer? What video game data tools are you not aware of, but should be? This and more game platform round-ups within...
VR, Console/PC, Social/Online, Indie, Design, Production, Business/Marketing
The simplest trailer to make for your Steam page  
by Gamasutra Community [04.19.21]
Valve itself recommends you put your Steam page up as soon as possible, but one major hurdle for first time and hobbyist developers is making a trailer. Here are my recommendations for how to make a minimum viable product Steam trailer.
Console/PC, Indie, Business/Marketing
Sponsored: Effective methods and best practices for mobile game commerce  
by Staff [04.19.21]
A multi-platform experience allows you to access new markets, gain more freedom in your marketing efforts, and connect to your players directly from a branded e-commerce site
Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Business/Marketing, Whitepaper
The Games Fund launches with $50M to support devs in US, Europe  
by Alissa McAloon [04.16.21]
A team of game industry investors and creators has launched a new $50 million fund with the goal of putting its resources, both financially and professionally, behind game developers.
Console/PC, Indie, Business/Marketing
Don't Miss: How Rogue Legacy handles tutorials without being boring 5
by Staff [04.16.21]
How do you teach players how to play your game without getting bogged down in boring tutorials? Rogue Legacy developer Teddy Lee shares his secrets.
Console/PC, Indie, Design