The video game industry is needlessly secretive. For a while there was no way to know who was responsible for your favorite game. Things are now more transparent. Players realize that entire teams of talented developers create games, not just a single superstar or a faceless corporation. However, getting a true insight into how the creative process of game development works remains frustratingly difficult.
Fortunately, the democratizing power of the Internet has made it easier than ever for creators to share their thoughts directly with fans. For example, you can use your eReader to buy books written by Cliffy B (Gears of War), John Romero (Doom), or Derek Yu (Spelunky). Podcasts and YouTube shows are even more direct, offering lengthy conversations hosted by gaming luminaries… and David Jaffe.
If you want to hear veteran game developers share behind-the-scenes stories about how they’ve honed their craft over the years, check out these shows and podcasts. Continue your game design journey by learning how to code and pick up top game development software.
Harada’s Bar
Katsuhiro Harada is famous for designing Teken fighting games and making sure fans know not to ask him for anything. Harada’s Bar (Opens in a new window) is his YouTube series where he casually chats with other big players in the gaming industry. So if you want to see Harada interview esports athletes or learn why people think Masahiro Sakurai is a ghost, this is the show for you.
Hideo Kojima’s Brain Structure
If you’ve played a Metal Gear game, you know that Hideo Kojima put a lot of thought into it. Konami may have tried to silence the maverick auteur, but now as a fully independent creator, Kojima can express whatever he wants in his games (Death Stranding), books (The Creative Gene), and now his upcoming podcast Brain Structure (Opening in a new window). Coming exclusively to Spotify in September, Brain Structure takes you on “a deep dive into his brain and sheds light on his creative process.” Our beloved monsters, enjoy yourselves.
Idle Thumbs
Idle Thumbs (Opens in a new window) was founded by people responsible for some excellent recent games, such as Firewatch and Telltale’s The Walking Dead. This may interest you : Video games could improve your health. The network has a variety of podcasts, but if you’re specifically looking for game design advice, check out Designer Notes and Tone Control for conversations with game developers about how and why they do what they do.
Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games
It’s really impressive that Masahiro Sakurai, creator of the Nintendo Super Smash Bros. series, has become a character as popular and recognizable as the mascot in that all-star crossover. On the same subject : Is FIFA 23 the last game in the franchise? Why EA Sports is rebranding with a new name. Sakurai isn’t just an entertaining host though; he is a genius game designer whose career dates back to creating Kirby in the original Game Boy. On his new YouTube channel, Creating Games (opens in a new window), Sakurai shares the vast knowledge he’s gathered and delightful gaming history lessons that more gamers need to heed.
Noclip
Danny O’Dwyer’s Noclip (opens in new window) channel features professional short and long form documentaries with unprecedented access to the game design process. Video topics range from indie favorites and fan projects, like Black Mesa and Hades, to peeks behind the scenes of AAA hits, like Fallout 76 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. See the article : Playing Video Games All Summer Won’t Hurt Your Mental Health. With a mix of design lessons and reminders that the people behind these games, Noclip is essential viewing.
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Team GFB Radio
You know developer Iron Galaxy for games like Killer Instinct, Wreckateer, and the recent Rumbleverse. Or you know founder Dave Lang as one of the game’s biggest menaces (we say that with love). On Team GFB Radio (opens in a new window), you can hear Lang and Iron Galaxy colleague Darryl Wisner “share stories from the front lines of game development.”
The Zachtronics Podcast
Under the Zachtronics label, indie designer Zach Barth led the development of offbeat titles such as Exapunks, Ironclad Tactics, and Opus Magnum. Indie game development is a whole separate beast compared to the rest of the game industry, so you have to learn new lessons. On The Zachtronics Podcast (opens in a new window), hear conversations with indie creators to learn their perspectives on the medium.
For more on games, check out our picks for the best PC games, Nintendo Switch games, PlayStation 5 games, and Xbox Series X/S games. For more in-depth video game discussion, visit PCMag’s Pop-Off YouTube channel (Opens in a new window).
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Can you play Counter-Strike Xbox?
Counter-Strike, the world’s most popular online action game and first-person shooter for PC, makes its console debut exclusively on Xbox and Xbox Live. Counter-Strike for Xbox features single-player missions, taking place over a gritty realistic counterterrorist world.
Is Counter-Strike free on Xbox One? Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is now free to play, Battle Royale mode added.
Can you play Counter-Strike console?
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is available on both Xbox 360 and PS3, but those console versions are incredibly outdated. Both versions are essentially stripped down, with no updates or new generation ports on the horizon. Compared to CS: GO on PC, they almost look like different games.
Can you play Counter-Strike on Xbox Series S?
While Counter Strike: Global Offensive does not appear in the modern Xbox Store, it is possible to play the game on the modern Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles. To do so, you must have previously purchased the game as a digital copy during the Xbox 360 era.
Will Elder Scrolls 6 be Xbox exclusive?
Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirmed The Elder Scrolls VI is exclusive to Xbox platforms (including PC) and will not be on PlayStation. The Elder Scrolls VI will be exclusive to Xbox and PC consoles, said Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer. The next Elder Scrolls game is not coming to PlayStation.
Will Elder Scrolls 6 be on PS4 Reddit? Future Bethesda Games Are Microsoft Exclusive! Are Xbox and PC ONLY! No. If it comes out in the next year or two, then maybe, but it’s literally coming in like 2026 or later.
Will Elder Scrolls 6 not be on PS5?
The Elder Scrolls 6 is definitely not coming to PS5. Microsoft bought ZeniMax Media, the parent company that owns Bethesda and a host of other studios, back in 2021. This effectively means that everything in development beyond existing titles like Ghostwire: Tokyo will be exclusive to PC and Xbox.
What console will Elder Scrolls 6 be on?
It’s looking increasingly likely that The Elder Scrolls 6 will be an Xbox exclusive title. Recent reports suggest that it is planned to be an Xbox exclusive, and since Starfield was announced as an Xbox and PC exclusive at E3 2021, it seems likely that Elder Scrolls 6 will follow the same path.
What time is the Xbox extended showcase?
Streaming live from the official Xbox YouTube account (opens in a new tab), fans should tune in to the showcase for 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST and expect it to last around 90 minutes.
What time is the Xbox presentation? The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase will be streamed live at 1 p.m. ET on June 12. Microsoft usually holds the conference at E3, but it’s part of Summer Game Fest this year. A follow-up Xbox presentation on June 14 at 1 p.m. IT will have more gameplay and interviews.
How long is the Xbox Showcase today?
Team Xbox is holding its Xbox & Bethesda Game Showcase today. The 95-minute event will showcase the latest on games from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and other third-party studios. Of course, it will also include a lineup of games coming to Xbox, PC, and Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass subscription.
What time is the Bethesda Xbox showcase?
You can also go to Xbox or Bethesda’s official channels via YouTube (opens in new tab) or Twitch (opens in new tab). The Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase Extended takes place on June 14th at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BEST / 7pm CEST (that’s an awkwardly early 3am AEST on June 15th if you’re in Australia).
Is Valorant coming to Xbox?
Valorant coming to the Xbox subscription service was a shock to everyone when it was announced during the Xbox June Showcase. It’s a huge coup for Microsoft, as millions and millions of players enjoy Riot Games titles, including League of Legends, Legends of Runeterra, Teamfight Tactics, and of course Valorant.
Is Valorant free on Xbox? Valorant is completely free to play, which means that users can enjoy a large part of the game’s content for free. However, it comes with some in-game purchases that offer a variety of cosmetics and other items.
Will Valorant come to Xbox?
During the recent Xbox and Bethesda showcase, Riot Games announced that Valorant will indeed be coming to Xbox platforms, with a day-and-date launch on Xbox Game Pass as well.
Is Valorant on Xbox Series S?
Will Valorant release on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S and other consoles. In an interview with GameSpot, Riot Games executive producer Anna Donlon talked about how the team wants to bring Valorant to Xbox and other consoles and that Riot Games is “definitely prototyping” a port now.
