It might seem ironic given its status as one of the world’s most ubiquitous games, but there’s quite a lot we don’t know aboutSkyrim. Up until now, we’ve never heard many details about what changed ...

When Miles Tost moved from The Witcher 3 to Cyberpunk 2077 in 2016, he soon realized that he was dealing with a unique challenge. Despite both being RPGs, the two “couldn’t be more different,” with CD ...

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"This is where we took inspiration from a lot of older games like Wind Waker, Kingdom Hearts, and Skyward Sword was a big ...

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Less is more. That's the advice Nintendo's Takashi Tezuka, who's worked on dozens of Super Mario games since 1985's Super Mario Bros., offered when I asked him what makes a good Mario level. "In Mario ...

Immaculate level design in open-world games is crucial for a captivating player experience. Games like Metro Exodus, Batman: Arkham City, and Elden Ring showcase the importance of carefully crafted ...

For Agent 47 level design is everything. Having played Hitman's first Paris level recently, and the beta, it's clear that every route and guard placement has been very carefully thought out for ...