A former Ubisoft Lead Programmer on the hard truths of scaling AAA open worlds, balancing visual fidelity, and why frame rate always wins.
If you want to become a game designer, you’ve probably asked yourself this question at least once: Do I really need a college degree to make games? With countless developers breaking into the industry without formal education, and colleges promising structured learning and placements, the answer isn’t as simple as
Game Insider has officially become a member of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), marking an important milestone in its journey as a gaming-focused edtech platform dedicated to building industry-ready talent and raising awareness within India’s gaming ecosystem. This development further strengthens Game Insider’s role at the intersection
Rockstar is already running high on the hype surrounding the upcoming GTA 6 release. While fans were disappointed when Rockstar announced a delay, the news was soon followed by rumours about the mobile release of one of their most acclaimed franchises: Red Dead Redemption. Red Dead Redemption, which is Rockstar’s
Gaming for decades has been a male-dominated field, especially when it comes to playing. We did not often see women playing games or being enthusiastic about them, but the scene completely changed during the early 2020s, starting a new wave of female gamers rising in the Indian gaming community. In
After months of teasing, Epic Games has officially released the latest version of Unreal Engine 5.7. The latest version features a lot of improvements on several tools, whether it’s the latest Nanite Foliage which can now composite a scene with 200 trillion polygons or the MetaHuman Tool that can now
Gaming and education were seen as two distinct worlds, one for entertainment, the other for learning. Gaming was often viewed as a distraction, a taboo topic in academic circles. However, by 2025, that narrative will have completely changed. With the global rise of game-based learning and the growth of the
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) unveiled draft rules for online gaming under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Act, 2025, proposing plans to establish the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) as the sector’s key regulator. The proposed framework defines the process for game registration, sets
Esports is no longer just about fast reflexes and clicking heads. In 2025, it’s becoming more like traditional sports—with coaches, team strategies, training routines, and even warm-ups before matches. One big reason for this change is the rise of esports coaches. Just like football or basketball teams have coaches, now
When we talk about great games, we usually focus on graphics, gameplay, or story. But there’s another ingredient that often gets overlooked, the community. A strong, engaged player base doesn’t just support a game; it shapes it, grows it, and sometimes even saves it. Whether it’s through fan art, critical