Game Design Knowledge From Our Members

An exploratory article on tutorials approached through the lens of Flow and emotions, that challenges designers by identifying key decisions to be made while designing one.

A deep article challenging the usual misconception of UX = UI and giving keys to understanding that UX  is not about “how can we make this easy” but “how can we help players fulfill what they seek” to quote Bramha.

What if creating a Portoflio could be approached with the same process and tools used for any UX-oriented project? A short presentation opening doors to classic UX tools.

A great study of usability, immersion, and experience fluidity, from the lens of a now-ubiquitous UI element in video games: weapons/items wheels.

Another look at player motivations approached through the toy/game distinction and the self-determination theory. Expands beautifully on the motivations article found on this blog.

An excellent video exploring the sense of false urgency in games when narrative stakes and core gameplay collide against one another: the “mis-stakes” as @Chemical calls them (genius!).

What started as a small piece of portfolio turned into a unique look behind the curtain of narrative design, its tools, approaches, and philosophy, and the rational design logic behind it.

As video games worlds become bigger and bigger, so grows the complexity of navigating them. This study explores the 3Cs of giant games in an extremely comprehensive manner.

A precise study of Dark Souls 3 combat direction through the lens of its enemies attack and timings. Excellent to follow-up after the “Anatomy of an Attack” article.

What makes Control such a damn good experience? This article studies the game’s pillars: Weapons, Abilities, Enemies, and Upgrades, to try and shed some light on the hidden elegance of its design.

How does Nostalgia affect our perception of past games? Here is a deep video study of the design limitations of the timeless Fallout 2: combat, skills, narration… A fresh look at design progress over the past 20 years.

Less a Dark Souls study than a players study, this article dives into the inner motivations that drive us to play hard and punitive games, using the Competency pillar of the SDT as a base.

An exceptionally dense article breaking down the construction of a board game business plan: thought process, analysis, studies, and strategies… A gold mine of information.