Chris Hecker’s SpyParty gets started after 8 years in development
Most games don’t take eight years to make. But Chris Hecker’s SpyParty is unique. With the tiniest of teams, Hecker designed and made his dream game...
Civilization IV’s lead designer wants you to financially ruin your enemies
Soren Johnson's economic real-time strategy title makes you a Mars tycoon.
Ocean Quigley steps out of Will Wright's shadow (interview)
The co-creator of EA's new SimCity founded his own startup to go beyond what Will Wright taught him.
Going indie: Why 5 devs left their day jobs for creative independence (part one)
The spotlight on indie developers has never been brighter thanks to innovative games and interesting creators. We talked to five devs from the San Francisco Bay Area to find out why they decided to take the plunge.
Game Horizon’s Q&A with Will Wright on the future of games
The creator of SimCity and The Sims talks about the state of the game industry and the art of game design.
Sims creator Will Wright: Next consoles can become ‘connective tissue’ between games & entertainment
Wright says he loves playing World of Tanks, which is like a "first person shooter for old people."
John Riccitiello’s legacy: EA survives, but its hit points are dangerously low
It's easy to take shots at Riccitiello's record, but his successes and failures were complex.
Gaikai launches game streaming beta tests for four Electronic Arts games
Gaikai has launched a beta test of its game streaming service that allows gamers to play high-quality video games in a browser. The first...