Game Design Inspirations

Stardew Valley’s Platform Shift

Eric Barone’s Stardew Valley recently came out on the Nintendo Switch and, just like the original PC…

Disgaea’s Damage in the Millions and Post Game Structure

Heat Signature’s Galactic Zoom and Teleporting Items

Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite’s Mission Mode

Last weekend, Capcom’s latest installment of its universe convergence fighting game…

Fortnite’s Battle Royale Pivot

Fortnite has had a storied development history. The game was first announced in 2011, lost its lead game…

Fire Emblem Heroes’ Sacred Coin and the Value of Player Trust

XCOM 2: War of the Chosen’s Design by Assimilation

Alphabear: Hardcover Edition’s Biggest Bear Mechanic

No Man’s Sky’s Yūgen (幽玄)