Make shorter games. Aim at action density somewhat comparable to what is found in film and animation.

The cut is underused in games. "Cut to play" describes the process of hinting gameplay through switching viewpoints. It...

In software, personas are used to ensure various types of users can enjoy the same software product. Likewise we aim at...

Game actions are not enough. Emotional, expressive characters are wanted. If our characters do not shed tears, our playe...

Time does not wait: the game over, save points and burning villages patiently awaiting dousing have no place in diegetic...

Pick functional realism over visual realism. If it quacks like a duck, lays eggs, and I can make omelet, it has to be a...

As much as we'd like to think entering an Isekai (otherworld) would be fun, narration essentially prunes the world exper...

In diegetic games, world building is essential. This is because the player's freedom goes beyond (debatably how far beyo...