Top 120 Popular Video Game Characters

Video game characters are about as varied as the games themselves. They range all the way from abstract, 2D, personality-less avatars like Pac-Man to photorealistic, believable human beings exploring meticulously designed game worlds, like Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2. Creating a single character can involve the combined effort of character designers, narrative designers, […]
Skill Ceiling & Skill Floor: How to Make Your Game Easy to Learn but Hard to Master

Overview of the definition of “skill ceiling” and “skill floor,” how the terms apply to various game genres, and how how to approach each concept when designing a game.
What is the Meaning of PvE in Gaming?

PvE in gaming means scenarios in which the player overcomes challenges set by the computer. While most players are intimately familiar with the acronyms of the gaming industry, e.g. NPC, DPS, MOBA, or MMO, the amount of jargon is potentially daunting for someone new to the community. PvE is furthermore used alongside other similar acronyms, […]