Features

Game Developers RANT!
A group of game industry veterans wrapped up GDC 2005 with a roar, venting about all the problems they see hampering the business.


The Art of Writing for Games
We cornered David Freeman to talk about why great game writing is so elusive.



Why Isn't the Game Industry Making Interactive Stories?
A panel of gaming leaders looks at why "story" seems to be a four-letter word in gaming.


Will Wright Presents Spore
The legendary game designer presents an alternate way to develop games.



Graphical Splendor in Age of Empires III
Dave Pottinger of Ensemble Studios gives GDC attendees a tour of the graphics engine behind the upcoming Age sequel.


Gripping Game Design
The sinister mind behind Silent Hill explains the most effective ways to reduce you to a weeping pile of gamerflesh.


Keita Takahashi talks Katamari Damacy
The game's director explains how his got the ball rolling on this acclaimed title.



Nintendo's Revolution Is About to Begin
GDC 2005 sees Nintendo's Satoru Iwata reveal new info on Revolution, DS Wi-Fi services, and Zelda.



Interview with the Maestro: Nobuo Uematsu
Gaming's most famous composer talks music with an adoring crowd at GDC.



The 5th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards
Video-game designers honor their favorites of 2004 at this year's conference.



The 2005 Game Designer's Challenge
Once again three leading designers grapple with a thorny problem. This year: The Emily Dickinson License?


Peter Molyneux on Next-Generation Game Design
A talk in techniques for the next-generation of entertainment.



Microsoft's HD Era Begins
J. Allard's GDC keynote for Microsoft emphasized HD content, personalization, and ease of use for developers and consumers.


Creating Successful Games
The President of Clover Studios discusses Viewtiful Joe and the upcoming Okami.



5.1 For Mobile Gamers?
We chat with Dolby about the future of 5.1 surround sound for portable gaming.



Words About the Show
GDC Director Jamil Moledina tells us about the show and its future.



We Got Next - Part I
The first part of our Xbox expose looks at the console's hardware components and software goals.



We Got Next - Part II
Part II our Xbox expose covers the improvements planned for gamer profiles and Xbox Live, and how it will change the user experience.



We Got Next - Part Three
GameSpy answers the questions many readers have been asking about Microsoft's next console.





Previews

Black & White 2 (PC)
Peter Molyneux continues his ambitious desire to redefine a genre.



Legend of Zelda (GCN)
GDC 2005 delivers incredible footage of Link's latest GameCube-bound adventure.



Stubbs the Zombie in "Rebel Without a Pulse" (Xbox)
Wideload Games gives players the chance to step into the shoes of a unique new hero.


F.E.A.R. (PC)
We enter the darkness and come face-to-face with F.E.A.R..



Flatout (Xbox/PS2)
We take this addictive racer for another spin.




City of Heroes: Issue #4 (PC)
PvP combat hits the acclaimed MMO. We get a first-hand look.



ElectroPlankton (DS)
Nintendo's new DS title is best described as an interactive musical composition experience.



SWAT 4 (PC)
We sneak in some hands-on time with the tactical shooter at GDC.



Bet on Soldier (PC)
We get a look at a new build of this decidedly hot shooter.



Scarface (Xbox)
The most beloved drug dealer in history is back, and he's getting a second chance at life.



Darkwatch (PS2)
High Moon Studios' epic vampiric first-person shooter is very nearly here.



EverQuest II: The Bloodline Chronicles (PC)
We take a virtual tour of the first EQII "adventure pack."



Nintendogs (NDS)
They're cute, they're cuddly and they're coming to the Nintendo DS.





Video

The Legend of Zelda (GCN)
The Legend of Zelda 2005 GDC video trailer.




Tetsuya Mizuguchi Interview (PSP)
Zoe Flower's latest hijinks with the creator of Lumines for the PSP.



Nintendo's 2005 GDC Keynote (GCN)
Video of Nintendo's GDC keynote address in full.




Microsoft's 2005 GDC Keynote (Xbox)
Video of Microsoft's keynote address in its entirety.




Peter Molyneux Interview (PC/Xbox)
Molyneux talks Fable and Black & White 2.






Screenshots

Legend of Zelda (GCN)



Wario Ware Touched! (DS)



Donkey Konga 2 (GCN)



Wario Ware Twisted! (GBA)



Pokemon Emerald (GBA)



Yoshi Touch & Go (DS)



Geist (GCN)



Polarium (DS)



Pokemon Dash! (DS)



Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (GCN)



Stubbs the Zombie (Xbox)



Scarface (Xbox)



50 Cent: Bulletproof (Xbox)



Cold Winter (PS2)



The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction (Xbox)



Flatout (Xbox)