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Spotlight on: Photography Games & Mechanics

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Inside the cute and creepy world of Penko Park

The developers tell us how they curated an expressive set of creatures to photograph and why they chose on-rails over an open-world experience.

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ArtWhat basic photography tips can teach us about making better photo modes

Advice for 'mature Marylanders' can be good for players too.

DesignDeep Dive: How custom tools made the 2D photo mode of A Highland Song sing

Photography isn't just for 3D games. Here's how inkle gave players a dynamic photo mode in a sidescrolling exploration game.

DesignThe eye of the beholder: Measuring player success in photography games

An exploration on how different photography games measure player progress, and how to balance progression metrics and artistic freedom.

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