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Our series: multi-part histories and stories, best read from the start.
43 features
The Complete History of Role-Playing Games (RPGs)
Choices, choices and more choices are at the heart of a great RPG. Part 12 dives into the world of choice & decision-based story.
19 August 2022
History of the Game Engine
When considering game engines, one question that rises quickly to the top is “can I use a game engine to make my own game?” In this chapter, we answer that question.
22 July 2022
Story of a Game
During the COVID years, one game saw more news column inches than any other. What happened to make and break Cyberpunk 2077?
14 July 2022
The Complete History of Role-Playing Games (RPGs)
Part 11 explores the early days of MMORPGs with Ultima Online forging the way.
28 June 2022
History of the Game Engine
Part 11's all about Unreal Engine and how it's grown to be one of the most popular game engines. From the early days to now, learn more about the engine's evolution.
20 June 2022
History of the Game Engine
Computers speak binary, people don't. So how do we programme them? Enter development toolkits—tools that accelerate development and translate for the developer.
29 October 2021
The Complete History of Role-Playing Games (RPGs)
Released in 1997, Diablo was a game that completely revitalised and re-invented the entire Roguelike experience for millions.
22 October 2021
Story of a Game
George Fan was keen for his games to be original and quirky and aliens weren’t doing the right thing for him. What could he have instead? Plants vs. zombies, of course!
15 October 2021
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