Speculative fiction and game design have always shared a common heritage. If you examine the foundations of modern narrative design, the link to sci-fi, fantasy, and horror is obvious. In an era where players expect increasingly complex, system-driven storytelling, the ability to build cohesive and convincing worlds is one of the most valuable skillsets in... Continue Reading →
The Scottish games ecosystem is about far more than just code and consoles. It is an industry built on the foundations of world-class storytelling and the ability to build immersive universes that can exist across multiple media. Which is why the latest project from the Edinburgh-based studio SuperForest is so interesting. The studio has launched... Continue Reading →
OUT NOW. Game Economy Design: Metagame, Monetization And LiveOps: is a new textbook exploring how to design, implement and deliver a viable and successful economy within videogames written by Scottish author Charles Lees-Czerkawski. The book provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of game economy design. It begins with a high-level overview of the key... Continue Reading →
