Action games typically borrow from RPGs and adventure games when it comes to making choices. But there are significant advantages when using the normal verbs of the games. I call these “invisible choices”.

I got a strange sense of déjà vu playing Deathloop, and not just because the game features a time loop…

In this video, I’ll show you how a typical video game economy is designed - and how resources flow around the system. As we go, I’ll show you how these economic entities can be used to create interesting gameplay for the player.

In this episode of On the Level, I look at Hitman 3’s best level, and speak to designers Bjarne Kristiansen and Håkan Almer about how it was made.

The GMTK Game Jam for 2022 was - once again! - our biggest yet. In this video, Mark runs down his 20 favourite games, from a jam where every game fit the theme “Roll of the Dice”.

Great video games can come from combining genres - but getting the mix right isn't easy. In this video we'll explore the three main methods for merging genres, and look at the problems - and solutions - of each approach.

Being a game designer means being a problem solver. In this video, I share stories of how game creators overcame huge design conundrums, so you can fix your own issues when they crop up.

GMTK's Surprising Connection to Rollerdrome

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Every year, I dedicated my last video to the most innovative game of the last 12 months. This year's pick is Neon White: a game that turns you into a speedrunning superstar through its clever "Insight" system.