Downtime is disappearing in modern games. Is that really a good thing?

TLDR version: Games are very direct now. They have to be. You demand it. This might be a problem.

Google+ Code Hints At Social Games

Sorry, folks–I know that many of you were happy that you’d escaped invites for those social games some of you detest so much, but it looks like it’s just a matter of time before they start popping up on Google+.

Pacman Creator Toru Iwatani Sends Cautionary Message To The Industry

Game Career Guide has an elucidating interview with Pacman creator, Toru Iwatani, in which the designer talks speaks about Pacman and game design. What stood out to me was his rationale for sharing his thoughts on how to design a

Google Will Be Developing Social Games

Yes, you read that right: Google, our eternal digital overlords, are about to try their hand at social games. It seems they are looking for people to help them develop these social games, as there is a listing on Google’s