Austin School of Game design

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - How Dracula’s Castle Gets Away With Toying with the Player Like Prey

Hades and the Power of Perseverance: A Timely Message for Trying Times

Hades’ core mechanic of…

Exploring the Perfectly Aligned Core Mechanics of GTA V: A City Simulator Toy with No Boundaries

Why Super Mario Bros. 3 is Still Relevant Today: A Look at its Impact on Game Design

Disco Elysium: A Game that Captures the Essence of Millennial and Gen-Z Disenchantment

Half Life 2: The Art of Balancing Power and Resistance in a Dystopian World

Half Life 2 masterfully…

Red Dead Redemption 2: A Deep Game for Gamers and Non-Gamers Alike

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a…

The Importance of Playful Controls in Super Mario 64 and its Legacy

Super Mario 64’s enduring…

High-Quality Writing and Presentation in Mass Effect 2: How it Keeps Players Engaged