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Classic Postmortem: Harmonix's Dance Central (2010)Classic Postmortem: Harmonix's Dance Central (2010)

This Dance Central postmortem was first published in Game Developer Magazine in January 2011.

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byMarc Flury, Kasson Crookerand 3 more

Nov 21, 2024

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How to record a giant mech: Recording sound design with War Robots How to record a giant mech: Recording sound design with War Robots

byIlya Viktorov

Nov 20, 2024

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Key art for 2024's Metaphor ReFantazio.

SAG-AFTRA's newest agreement secures protections for video game dub actors SAG-AFTRA's newest agreement secures protections for video game dub actors

byJustin Carter

Nov 15, 2024

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Reflections on my score for Tactical Breach Wizards Reflections on my score for Tactical Breach Wizards

byRobert Arzola

Nov 13, 2024

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Must-have tools and libraries for indie game developers in 2024 Must-have tools and libraries for indie game developers in 2024

byMaxim Kiselev

Nov 11, 2024

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Key art for Nintendo Music. It shows portraits of different characters like Mario, Link, Isabella, and more.

Nintendo doesn't credit composers on new Nintendo Music app Nintendo doesn't credit composers on new Nintendo Music app

byBryant Francis

Oct 31, 2024

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The SAG-AFTRA and Ethovox logos

SAG-AFTRA signs agreement with AI-powered voice company Ethovox

SAG-AFTRA signs agreement with AI-powered voice company Ethovox

byChris Kerr, News Editor

Graphic for SAG-AFTRA and the video game voice actor strike.

SAG-AFTRA returns to negotiating table with major gaming studios

SAG-AFTRA returns to negotiating table with major gaming studios

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

GDC 2024 Dial Up the Diegetics: Science and Technology

GDC 2024 Dial Up the Diegetics: Science and Technology

byWinifred Phillips, Blogger

Update: Game composer Nobuo Uematsu will 'cut back' on making game music post-Fantasian release

Update: Game composer Nobuo Uematsu will 'cut back' on making game music post-Fantasian release

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

Graphic for the current video game voice actor strike.

SAG-AFTRA performers and game devs to reignite negotiations next week

SAG-AFTRA performers and game devs to reignite negotiations next week

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

A sign saying "Welcome to Washington the Evergreen State."

What Washington State is doing to juice local game development

What Washington State is doing to juice local game development

byBryant Francis, Senior Editor

Starstruck: Hands of Time is a rhythm game that lets you use your old guitar peripherals

Starstruck: Hands of Time is a rhythm game that lets you use your old guitar peripherals

byJoel Couture, Contributor

Characters from Riot Games' League of Legends.

SAG-AFTRA pulls League of Legends into video game strike over VO studio's conduct

SAG-AFTRA pulls League of Legends into video game strike over VO studio's conduct

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

GDC 2024 Dial Up the Diegetics: The Animal Kingdom

GDC 2024 Dial Up the Diegetics: The Animal Kingdom

byWinifred Phillips, Blogger

An icon featuring a fist holding a video game controller

SAG-AFTRA calls 'huge win' as 80 games agree to the union's AI terms

SAG-AFTRA calls 'huge win' as 80 games agree to the union's AI terms

byDanielle Riendeau, Bryant Francis

a backlit figure enters a dark room, with a character in the foreground

Lightspeed L.A. signs with SAG-AFTRA, agrees to AI protections for performers

Lightspeed L.A. signs with SAG-AFTRA, agrees to AI protections for performers

byDanielle Riendeau, Editor-in-Chief

Humberly Gonzalez and Kay Vess.

Star Wars Outlaws lead actor Humberly González made her character a 'dreamer'

Star Wars Outlaws lead actor Humberly González made her character a 'dreamer'

byBryant Francis, Senior Editor

GDC 2024 Dial Up the Diegetics: Sounds of Nature

GDC 2024 Dial Up the Diegetics: Sounds of Nature

byWinifred Phillips, Blogger

Photo of the late voice actor Rachael Lillis.

Obituary: Rachael Lillis, iconic Pokemon voice actor, has died at age 46

Obituary: Rachael Lillis, iconic Pokemon voice actor, has died at age 46

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

Aground Zero music dev log 1 - Designing Floor 5

Aground Zero Music Dev Log 1 - Designing Floor 5

byChase Bethea, Blogger

Fine-tuned tales: How gaming music tells stories

Fine-tuned tales: How gaming music tells stories

byMichel Sabbagh, Blogger

SAG-AFTRA performers call strike against major game studios over AI

SAG-AFTRA performers call strike against major game studios over AI

byDanielle Riendeau, Editor-in-Chief

Photograph of voice actor Sam Mowry.

Obituary: Voice actor Sam Mowry passed away at age 64

Obituary: Voice actor Sam Mowry passed away at age 64

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

How to Ace Your Game Audio for an Alpha Launch

How to Ace Your Game Audio for an Alpha Launch

A player riding with their flock in Flock

Music for birds: Scoring for serenity, wonder, and whimsy in Flock

Music for birds: Scoring for serenity, wonder, and whimsy in Flock

byChris Kerr, News Editor

GDC 2024 Dial Up the Diegetics: Musical Sound Effects

GDC 2024 Dial Up the Diegetics: Musical Sound Effects

byWinifred Phillips, Blogger

Voice-controlled game dev Volley nets $55 million in funding

Voice-controlled game dev Volley nets $55 million in funding

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

Graphic for SAG-AFTRA showing a hand holding a video game controller.

SAG-AFTRA ups indie dev contract tiers to include $30M game projects

SAG-AFTRA ups indie dev contract tiers to include $30M game projects

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

The Game Show Interview: What Game Music Means to Gamers

The Game Show Interview: What Game Music Means to Gamers

byWinifred Phillips, Blogger

SAG-AFTRA graphic of a hand holding a video game controller.

SAG-AFTRA says strike likely if publishers disagree with AI protections

SAG-AFTRA says strike likely if publishers disagree with AI protections

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

Close-up Photo of Lighted Dj Controller

Game audio overview: Sound effects for games

Game audio overview: Sound effects for games

byGame Developer, Staff

Obituary: Geoff Follin, video game composer, passed away at 58 years old

Obituary: Geoff Follin, video game composer, passed away at 58 years old

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

Voice actor Akira Nakao at a promotional event for Sega's Judgement.

Obituary: Judgement actor Akira Nakao passed away at age 81

Obituary: Judgement actor Akira Nakao passed away at age 81

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

A robotic four-armed Queen glares at the camera.

Stellaris' new AI characters are powered by AI voices

Stellaris' new AI characters are powered by AI voices

byBryant Francis, Senior Editor

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