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 ...

Rachael (she/her) has been in love with all things video games for more years than she cares to remember. Her previous roles include being a staff writer, senior editor, and also the head of culture ...

Level design is the invisible hand that guides a player’s journey, blending creativity, psychology, and technical skill to craft memorable gameplay. From platformers like Celeste to rhythm-based ...

Bloodborne's level design stands out due to its detail and verticality, creating a visually striking and immersive experience. Elden Ring's level design, while different in structure, also impresses ...

Free-form level design in FPS titles like Neon White encourages non-linear exploration and player agency. Neon White focuses on speed and movement over typical shooter gameplay, using unique cards for ...

Great mobile game design is a little like a great film soundtrack – if it’s done well, you shouldn’t notice it. Unfortunately, this also makes it all too easy to overlook the amazing detail that goes ...

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 ...