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Blog: Shape theory in level design https://ubm.io/2HMQJsH pic.twitter.com/lSfNMSLRSe

Report: Microsoft's disc-less Xbox One S gets name and launch date https://ubm.io/2HMcxok pic.twitter.com/ec9jyrCOsK

God of War wins Game of the Year at the 2019 Game Developers Choice Awards https://ubm.io/2Fs397U pic.twitter.com/fdzBe2Ujbv

Return of the Obra Dinn takes Grand Prize at the 21st IGF Awards! https://ubm.io/2Fres01 pic.twitter.com/55ymJ4Sj0S

How Arkane built a roguelike atop an immersive sim with Prey's Mooncrash DLC https://ubm.io/2FreXqV pic.twitter.com/VjWUturp5K

Building an inclusive studio culture begins with retention https://ubm.io/2Frg3Tz pic.twitter.com/V27D0jtHqS

If you are a publisher or investor and wish to meet highly creative and talented UK developers, join @uk_ie for these #gdc19 networking opportunities. Space is limited! (sponsored) https://ukie.org.uk/news/2019/03/calling-international-publishers-investors-networking-opportunities-gdc-20-22-march …pic.twitter.com/sf8bwaTpd7

Oh right this is important. #GDC19pic.twitter.com/pLpPo03EoP

And lastly, it was important to deal with doubt in the development team and find the right teammates to help solve all the problems discussed here. #GDC19pic.twitter.com/vZpLGdLVIF

Takeaway: Being flexible helped Atreus evolve with changes in combat overall. #GDC19pic.twitter.com/nMjgCDJW5M

Narrative takeaway: tuning Atreus’ natural AI based on the time in the story helps players grow attached. #GDC19pic.twitter.com/7qRi8Z6NYr

Final takeaways from Atreus’ development: skill level. #GDC19pic.twitter.com/fBI9rl8452

Then, after feature complete, Runic summons were added to fit the fantasy and insert random abilities into battle. #GDC19pic.twitter.com/RpOcag7ZCT

Arrows were overpowered for a bit, but the solution was to limit the ammo count and limit the rate of fire. At one frame per week. And not telling @corybarlog they did it. #GDC19pic.twitter.com/Ek4ScUcChr

The Runic arrows extended the player combo, exposed backsides, and applied stun effects. #GDC19pic.twitter.com/DVIYUPYbPv

Progress slowed on Atreus until these 4 events came into play, leading to the birth of runic arrows. #GDC19pic.twitter.com/H30MemzlpT

Next attempt was a tagging mechanic. It worked okay, but was hidden behind the L1 button. #GDC19pic.twitter.com/Vy4AvwVDoW

Various weapons for Atreus were tried, but these became the dominant problems. #GDC19pic.twitter.com/yZc10H1x04

Here’s how they categorized Atreus’ directed actions. #GDC19pic.twitter.com/f0CcPb9Mpw

Now, onto directed actions. Yes, they call it the “son button.” #GDC19pic.twitter.com/W64HNpBUzE