What does a technical designer do, and how does games education shake out in a modern context? How does design-oriented programming like prototyping really look as part of the game production process? Jo Cronk is a software engineer, technical designer, and UX
Video games take years to develop, but often game studios make choices as if they’re going to be hiring for months at a time. The failure to build in the systems that support the people at a studio – hiring, management support,
If you’re looking to start or grow a thriving community of game developers, you’re probably going to want to take a page from the notebook of Seattle Indies Executive Director Tim Cullings. From his time in indie and AAA gaming to his
Discover an astonishing variety of community insight in this candid conversation with video game event professional and nonprofit board member Cristina Amaya. Cristina’s love of gaming was forged like many of her peers with late nights in World of Warcraft guilds and
You don’t need to be a games user researcher to confront the need for playtesting in your video game. All game developers, from solopreneurs to indies to AAAs will have to put their games in front of players at some point, hoping
Celebrate GDC week by listening to one of the many talented GDC speakers hitting San Francisco in 2026: Narrative designer, games writer, and games researcher Adanna Nedd brings her extensive knowledge of what’s current in gaming to expand our horizons. Explore unexpected
Host, game dev, and author Cheryl Platz launches the second season of this popular video game podcast with Joanie Kraut, CEO of Women in Games International Season 2 will bring curious, candid content that speaks directly to game devs at every stage
How Cheryl Platz turned a lifelong love of Pikachu into a dream role at Pokémon By Melissa Terry Her story isn’t just about games. It’s about resilience, reinvention, and the pursuit of joy—even when life throws unexpected boss battles her way. This
Cheryl Platz is deeply honored to be amongst the 2026 slate of nominees for the*gamehers GameHERS Icon this year: “Honoring talents, hosts, and public figures whose lasting influence has shaped gaming culture. This lifetime distinction celebrates those whose creativity, advocacy, and leadership
In late January 2026, Pokémon TCG Live unveiled the Professor’s Learning Lab, a permanent new on-demand learning mode that lets players work with Professor Fir to practice their Pokémon TCG skills at their own pace. As Creative Director of Pokémon TCG Live