Boruto's Artist Explains Big Controversial Character Design Choice

due to Narutolegacy of Boruto the manga has always been the focus of attention from fans and critics alike, often drawing controversy not only for its story decisions, but also for its character design of a new generation of female shinobi. BorutoKishimoto-directed artist and current author, Mikio Ikemoto received feedback regarding the clothing of the … Read more

Star Trek introduces a new design of the Enterprise as a full-fledged battleship

Warning: Contains spoilers for “The Final Masterpiece.” Star Trek #500!The Enterprise received a shocking design, made it Star Trek the ultimate battleship of the universe. The Enterprise is a peace and reconnaissance ship – as far from a warship as possible. It appears again in the story “The Last Masterpiece”. Star Trek #500, The evil … Read more

Xbox on the universal benefits of accessible design

About six years ago, Xbox took a leap into the unknown. The company introduced the Xbox Adaptive Controllera new kind of gamepad that challenges traditional design conventions in service of a singular mission: to make gaming accessible to all. The console maker has devoted itself to this goal in the years since, launching new accessibility … Read more

Featured Blog | Iterative Narrative Design for Video Games

Disclaimer: We are in no way affiliated with Articy Draft, Unreal Speech, or Unreal Engine. We simply found a workflow that incorporates these tools and want to share how they help us create our game on a shoestring budget. The problem: Game narratives are constantly changing during the production of a video game. They need … Read more

Studio Imugi Abandons “Oatmeal” Narrative Design With Bonaparte-A Mechanized Revolution

Bonaparte – A Mechanized Revolution is the upcoming steampunk-style 4X strategy title from Studio Imugi, the Canadian studio founded by former developers of Kitfox Games and Sabotage in 2021. The indie team has been quietly working on the project since the start of the pandemic, securing critical funding in the form of grants from the … Read more

Seiko Heritage Design Limited Edition Watch is a Classic Eye-Catcher

In the 1960s and 1970s, Seiko was known for producing a variety of stylish timepieces that quickly gained cult followings and were snapped up by savvy collectors. Many of these limited editions have gone on to become valuable. Knowing this, the Japanese watchmaker is returning to one of its most beloved designs from the era … Read more

Featured Blog | Bridging history and gameplay: Lessons from historiographical video game design

The Intersection of Academia and Media My professional path took a significant turn when I began engaging with the media and later with the world of virtual reality and interactive video games. Upon arriving in London in 2009, I was frequently called upon to answer press and media inquiries about Japanese history. These engagements, ranging … Read more

Confrontiamo il design narrativo di Tactical Breach Wizards e Into the Breach

Alcuni spoiler per Maghi della violazione tattica avanti. Adoro “Sviluppi Sospetti” Maghi della violazione tattica e giochi di sottoinsieme Nella breccia (non quanto fa la caporedattrice Danielle Riendeau, ma ehi, faccio del mio meglio). Entrambi i giochi riducono l'essenza dei giochi tattici a turni basati su griglia come la serie XCOM di Firaxis a forme … Read more

Featured Blog | Supporting Game Design with Evolutionary Algorithms

Imagine a multiplayer online game, such as a MOBA, where players choose from a roster of characters or a real-time strategy game with various unit types players can recruit from. It is exceptionally challenging and tedious to balance the classes or units, so no single strategy becomes overwhelmingly dominant or completely useless. However, the objective … Read more