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How Quake came to one of the world's first online game services GDMag Exclusive  
by Ned Purdom [08.01.13]
In this reprint from the July 1997 issue of Game Developer magazine, id Software alum Ned Purdom reveals how Quake was first brought to the Total Entertainment Network in the late 1990s.
Console/PC, Social/Online, GD Mag, Business/Marketing, GD Mag Exclusive
When choice is bad: finding the sweet spot for player agency GDMag Exclusive 3
by Soren Johnson [07.29.13]
In this reprint from the May 2013 issue of Game Developer magazine, Soren Johnson contends that sometimes small yet elegant choices work best.
GD Mag, Programming, Design, GD Mag Exclusive
Warren Spector: Who forgot the 'role' in Role-Playing Games? GDMag Exclusive 13
by Warren Spector [07.26.13]
In this reprint from the September 1998 issue of Game Developer magazine, famed Deus Ex creator Warren Spector envisions a sandbox future where roleplaying takes center stage.
GD Mag, Design, GD Mag Exclusive
Game writers, your injokes aren't as funny as you think GDMag Exclusive 18
by Derek Sanderson [07.24.13]
In this reprint from the August 2000 issue of Game Developer magazine, Derek Sanderson warns of injokes and pop culture references spoiling the timelessness of your game.
GD Mag, Design, GD Mag Exclusive
Do we always have to strive for 'realism'? GDMag Exclusive 15
by Damion Schubert [07.22.13]
In this reprint from the January 2010 issue of Game Developer magazine, Damion Schubert contends that the pursuit of realism can sometimes lead to pretty unrealistic experiences.
GD Mag, Art, Design, GD Mag Exclusive
Lighting design fundamentals: using contrast in your game GDMag Exclusive 3
by Steve Theodore [07.19.13]
In this reprint from the April 2005 issue of Game Developer magazine, Steve Theodore concludes a two-part series on design fundamentals for lighting artists.
Console/PC, GD Mag, Art, GD Mag Exclusive
Seven Deadly Sins of strategy game design GDMag Exclusive 7
by Soren Johnson [07.16.13]
In this reprint from the April 2008 issue of Game Developer magazine, Civ 4's Soren Johnson outlines seven bad-faith practices to be avoided by strategy game developers.
Console/PC, Social/Online, GD Mag, Programming, Design, Business/Marketing, GD Mag Exclusive
The many ways to say goodbye to your studio GDMag Exclusive 2
by Matthew Wasteland & Magnus Underland [07.12.13]
In this reprint from the final (June/July 2013) issue of Game Developer magazine, Matthew Wasteland and Magnus Underland say goodbye with a "taxonomy" of developer farewells. How many do you recognize?
GD Mag, Programming, GD Mag Exclusive
A peek inside one particularly ambitious student dev project GDMag Exclusive 1
by Alexandra Hall [07.11.13]
In this reprint from the final (June/July 2013) issue of Game Developer magazine, Alexandra Hall interviews two members of the 38-person USC student game Tales from the Minus Lab.
Indie, GD Mag, Design, Student/Education, GD Mag Exclusive
The way we discuss games has never been richer GDMag Exclusive 2
by Steve Theodore [07.10.13]
In this reprint from the final (June/July 2013) issue of Game Developer magazine, Steve Theodore reflects on how the nature of discussing art in games has changed -- and diversified -- in the past ten years.
GD Mag, Art, Design, GD Mag Exclusive
When chasing the 'mainstream' compromises your artistic vision GDMag Exclusive 18
by Brandon Sheffield [07.09.13]
Gamasutra senior contributing editor and independent developer Brandon Sheffield muses on a recent job that put his integrity to the test.
GD Mag, Design, Production, GD Mag Exclusive
Postmortem: Game Developer magazine GDMag Exclusive 8
by Brandon Sheffield [07.05.13]
Former Game Developer magazine editor-in-chief Brandon Sheffield turns the critical lens inward to examine the ups and downs of the magazine's 19-year legacy.
GD Mag, Production, GD Mag Exclusive
Parting thoughts from the Game Developer team GDMag Exclusive 2
by Staff [07.04.13]
In this reprint from the final (June/July 2013) issue of GD Mag, the editorial staff reflect back on the publication's history and offer some parting thoughts on the future of the industry.
GD Mag, Production, Business/Marketing, GD Mag Exclusive
Envisioning the future of game audio GDMag Exclusive 5
by Damian Kastbauer [07.03.13]
In this reprint from the final (June/July 2013) issue of GD mag, sound designer Damian Kastbauer blends narrative and design notes to craft an inspirational future vision for interactive audio.
GD Mag, Audio, GD Mag Exclusive
Most players won't finish your game - and that's not a bad thing! GDMag Exclusive 60
by Jason VandenBerghe [07.01.13]
Most players won't play to the end of your game. That's not a tragedy -- that's a feature of video games' design landscape. Ubisoft creative director Jason VandenBerghe explains.
Social/Online, GD Mag, Design, GD Mag Exclusive
Postmortem: Resident Evil 4 GDMag Exclusive 8
by Yoshiaki Hirabayashi [06.28.13]
In this reprint from the October 2005 edition of GD Mag, Resident Evil 4 cinematic lead Yoshiaki Hirabayashi explores the game's graphical overhauls and hurdles.
Console/PC, GD Mag, Design, GD Mag Exclusive
Game Developer Magazine's Top 30 Developers of All Time GDMag Exclusive 43
by Staff [06.25.13]
In Game Developer magazine's final issue, the staff (with help from Gamasutra) set about the task of picking the 30 best developers of all time. Find out who they are!
Console/PC, GD Mag, Business/Marketing, GD Mag Exclusive
Dirty game development tricks GDMag Exclusive 20
by Staff [06.24.13]
You hack, you cut corners, and you use trickery to get the job done -- you're the game developers who make it work, even if it isn't pretty, and these are your stories.
Console/PC, GD Mag, Programming, Production, Business/Marketing, GD Mag Exclusive
Postmortem: Treyarch's 2002 hit, Spider-Man GDMag Exclusive 1
by Staff [06.21.13]
In this reprint from the August 2002 issue of GD Mag, Spider-Man dev Jamie Fristrom (Energy Hook) writes about what went right and what went wrong with the game's development process.
Console/PC, GD Mag, Programming, Design, Production, Business/Marketing, GD Mag Exclusive
Practical examples for marrying theme and meaning GDMag Exclusive 2
by Soren Johnson [06.19.13]
In Part Two in a set of articles on creating meaning through mechanics, this reprint from the March 2010 issue of GD Mag has Soren Johnson exploring practical solutions for ludonarrative dissonance.
Console/PC, GD Mag, Design, GD Mag Exclusive