Series: Influential Video Game Designers

Video games are considered by many to be just entertainment—essentially void of skilful, artistic intervention. But as any gamer knows, there’s incredible technical and graphic talent behind even a flickering Game Boy screen. You may have never heard Shigeru Miyamoto’s name, but you’ve probably spent many a lazy afternoon absorbed in his work. Joining Nintendo as a video game designer...

The newest addition to our Influential Video Game Designers series explores the work of Todd Howard, executive producer at Bethesda Studios, known for how he consistently pushes the boundaries of open-world gaming and player agency. Howard’s games create worlds in which players can design their own characters and tell their own stories. While many games tell the story of the...

An exploration of the influential work of Hideo Kojima, creator of cinematic titles such as the blockbuster Metal Gear Solid franchise, which has moved over 50 million units globally, as well as Snatcher, Policenauts, and Death Stranding. As the architect of the Metal Gear Solid franchise, Kojima is synonymous with the “stealth game” genre, where tension and excitement is created...

This book explores Keiji Inafune’s unique and controversial approach to video game design by breaking down his prolific output into seven key concepts. Keiji Inafune is a polarising figure in the video game community. While some view his work on Capcom’s Mega Man series as a pivotal contribution to the gaming industry, others question his very claim to the title...