John Nelson Rose argues in favor of a revitalized 'retro' aesthetic as a source of inspiration for modern games, noting parallels across other artforms and media.
Grey Alien Games' Helen Carmichael looks back on the creation of Shadowhand, highlighting ten key factors that all developers should evaluate before launch.
Gregory Pellechi discusses the importance of themes in storytelling, explaining how designers can implement them through iteration, editing, and self-reflection.
Leszek Gorniak walks designers through the steps involved in starting a small independent project, organizing development, and following through to completion.
