/r/TheMakingOfGames
This subreddit is about the creation of our favourite games. Whether it's 'the making of', a presentation, podcast, concept art, or other 'behind the scenes' content, this is the place!
This subreddit is about the creation of our favourite games. Whether it's 'the making of', a presentation, podcast, concept art, or other 'behind the scenes' content, this is the place!
Alphabetical listing of all submissions
GENERAL SPOILER WARNING!
Assume all content contains spoilers.
SUBMISSION RULES
Please adhere to the format. E.g. "[Pacman] - Lecture"
No off-topic promotional material. Do not post announcements, trailers, questionnaires or other material that does not cover any process of how some aspect of the game was made. However, on-topic self-promotion is encouraged :)
This is not r/devblogs. On-topic content describes HOW and/or WHY some feature of a game was made. Not just THAT it was made.
This is not r/gamedev. Do not post tutorials that explain game dev in general and are not focused on how some SPECIFIC game was made.
Please label unusual content. Most content is expected to be short videos. Please give long videos [1 hr 30 min]-style labels. Please label [audio] recordings and [text] / [PDF] articles. Also, noting [CC] for closed captioning would be appreciated by our hearing impaired audience.
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GameDesign - For topics related to the design of rule sets for interactive entertainment systems including video games, board games, and tabletop RPGs.
TheMakingOf - The movie version of this subreddit. Behind the scenes footage, interviews and making of documentaries for films.
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GamePR - Gaming public relations and news.
/r/TheMakingOfGames
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Life at SEGA during the 90s. Mac Senour helped launch loads of classic games and shares some amazing stories about Gunstar Heroes, the failed Menacer and Taz-Mania in this fun interview. Are you a fan of his games?
09:53 UTC
Retrospective on the AI of F.E.A.R. with programmer Jeff Orkin
16:23 UTC
Would you like to see a remake / remaster of Mortal Kombat Trilogy? Joe Tresca is desperate to bring this amazing game back to life! All is explained in this fun interview. Joe also reflects on working with Ed Boon and other MK legends.
17:31 UTC
A Conversation with Khris Brown (Full Throttle / The Dig / The Curse of Monkey Island / Psychonauts)
18:49 UTC
Tim Willits is certainly a divisive man when it comes to Quake, DOOM and the history of id Software. Ever wanted to hear his perspective of working on some of the best FPS games of all time? This eye-opening interview gives Tim a chance to share his side of the story...
13:25 UTC
Another World blew me away as a kid! I somehow got to interview the man who made this amazing game! Eric Chahi kindly sat down with me and shared his story behind this masterpiece! Are you a fan of Another World?!
17:57 UTC
Any love for Eternal Champions, Ristar, Virtua Fighter or The Lion King? Erik Wahlberg shares some amazing stories from his time as a producer at SEGA and EA. This fun interview is stacked full of amazing memories, anecdotes e.g. work on Net Fighter for SegaSoft and so much more.
17:14 UTC
Through the Moongate: the story of Richard Garriott, Origin Systems Inc and Ultima - Part 1 for free
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05:15 UTC
Enjoy this fun and honest interview with gaming legend American McGee. American started his career at id Software & worked on DOOM and Quake titles. He also shares his relationship with John Carmack. Alice then went on to make the infamous American McGee's Alice titles. He shares some great stories.
19:53 UTC
The Story of The Oregon Trail - The Gaming Historian
16:11 UTC
Is Monkey Island the true GOAT (or should that be three headed monkey?) of the adventure games?! Dave Grossman is a true LucasArts legend and reflects on his incredible career in this fun interview. He reflects on all the Monkey Island games and also covers Day of the Tentacle and Full Throttle.
17:47 UTC
Psychonauts 2 - How portals were implemented in this Unreal Engine 4 game [32 min]
16:02 UTC
John Tobias Interview - The Co-Creator of Mortal Kombat reflects on the series development, character creation and shares some amazing stories. Is the MK universe the same without him?
10:43 UTC
Pull Stay - Japanese shut-in released his comedic brawler game, and talks about the last 6 years of solo game development
06:12 UTC
Enjoy this fun interview with Atari legend Tod Frye! Tod made the infamous Pac-Man port for the Atari 2600 as well as the iconic Swordquest games, which tied in to a famous Atari competition! He also worked at 3DO. Tod shares some really fun stories and loads of great exclusives are revealed!
17:13 UTC
World of Warcrfat - Some of the earliest screenshots in development [text]
16:27 UTC
How Zelda (nes) Saves Your Game
16:21 UTC
Heroine Anthem Zero: Sacrifice Art Book [Flip through]
22:20 UTC
DREAMM v3.0 - Aaron Giles' Best Emulator Yet!
19:55 UTC
Any fans of Yars' Revenge, Raiders of the Lost Ark or E.T. on the Atari 2600? They were all made by Atari legend Howard Scott Warshaw. Enjoy this fun interview where he reflects on his career, what Atari was really like, working with Spielberg and his impact on the video game industry!
15:39 UTC
Ok, here's a tough question! Which is better; Sensible Soccer or Cannon Fodder?! These amazing games were always playing on my Amiga 600! Learn how these classic Sensible Software titles were made, with amazing development insight with this fun interview with gaming legend Stoo Cambridge!
13:18 UTC
How they Made the First Pokemon Game.
15:46 UTC
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