Matthijs Dierckx

After having been a source of constant worry for two years, Ridiculous Fishing has become a source for joy for two-man formation Vlambeer. The tormented duo seems to have finally overcome the trauma and is look... Read More...

Here’s UNITE’s keynote how it was supposed to be…

Matthijs Dierckx

Developers Corner

Yesterday morning UNITE 2012 kicked off in Amsterdam. Three days of everything Unity3D, including the new 4.0-version, Peter Molyneux' new game and a bunch of introductions by the three Unity (get it?) founders... Read More...

Jenova Chen: Journey’s character looked like a… chicken

Matthijs Dierckx

Developers Corner

At one point during development the character of thatgamecompany's Journey looked like a... chicken? Yes, it did, according to Creative Director Jenova Chen. Control asked him about the ins and outs of Journey'... Read More...

Apparently This Was A Big Trend At E3 2012

Matthijs Dierckx

Developers Corner

We noticed somewhat similar statements given by many developers... A compilation that may surprise you. ... Read More...

Awesomenauts WILL launch this week, despite publisher problems

Matthijs Dierckx

Developers Corner

Good news! Ronimo Games' PSN & XBLA-title Awesomenauts WILL launch this week as planned. Publisher dtp entertainment might be in big financial trouble, but somehow that won't prevent the game from lifting o... Read More...

DTP Entertainment In Trouble, Awesomenauts Might Not Lift Off

Matthijs Dierckx

Developers Corner

Worst-possible-timing: three days before the launch of their new game Awesomenauts, Dutch devs Ronimo Games see their publisher enter the first stage of a possible bankruptcy. Currently dtp entertainment ag ... Read More...

Storytelling — part 2: Not So Casual Storytelling In Casual Games

Matthijs Dierckx

Developers Corner

GameHouse Studios makes games with budgets only a fraction of that of Guerrilla’s Games (see previous article), but with a clear idea of the importance of story in games. The ‘kings of casual’ develop high-... Read More...

Storytelling — part 1: How Killzone 3 Should Have Told A Great Story

Matthijs Dierckx

Developers Corner

When it comes to storytelling in games, there are no absolutes. Every developer approaches this hugely important aspect of development differently. So, a little disclaimer before you continue reading: this arti... Read More...

Weekend Warriors: Diary from the pressure cooker

Matthijs Dierckx

Developers Corner

The Global Game Jam pits developers against their worst enemy: time. Reporter and aspiring composer Matthijs Dierckx joined the ranks of those brave enough to develop a game in just 48 hours. Saturday Clowns... Read More...

Co-founder Leaves Guerrilla Games for EA Visceral

Matthijs Dierckx

Developers Corner

After a decade of Killzone, Guerrilla Games’ co-founder and Technical Director Arjan Brussee is moving to EA Visceral, creators of another shooter starring glowing eyes, Dead Space. EA’s newest Executive Pro... Read More...

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