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A Deep Dive Into Dead Island 2's Worldbuilding & Level Design
Game Director at Dambuster Studios David Stenton explained the nuances of Dead Island 2, talked about the game's level design, and detailed the studio's level testing process.
8 Common Problems With Level Layouts Explained by Dishonored 2 Level Designer
Ex-Dishonored 2 and Bioshock Infinite Level Designer Steve Lee shared insights on eight of the most common problems in level layout design, how to avoid or fix them, and how to create stronger, more unique player experiences that stand out from the crowd.
Getting Started With Level Design for Video Games
Subramanian "Vishal" Venkatachalam has provided some tips and tricks for aspiring Level Designers, shared several informative guides and resources on the topic, and explained which recent games have the best level design and why.
How to Present Levels for Your Portfolio?
Multiplayer Level Designer Amin Montazeri has shared tips and tricks for presenting blockout levels in a portfolio for level designers, covering the topic from the three views: isometric, plan and section, and player perspective.
A Deep Dive Into Level Design Behind The Last of Us Part II
Here's a collection of insightful behind-the-scenes materials shared by Level Designer Evan Hill that explain how TLoU Part II's most memorable moments were made.
A Short Guide on Level Design from Plarium
Check out this guide if you wish to learn how game levels are created.
Breakdown: Level Design in Annapurna's Neon White
Neon White's developers discussed the trials and tribulations of creating the game's Smackdown level.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Horizon Forbidden West's Level Design
Blake Rebouche shared some WIP level designs and compared them with the shipped game.
#Blocktober: A Look at Horizon Forbidden West's Blockouts
Guerrilla's Dennis Micka shared a behind-the-scenes look at HFW's Cauldron MU and Cauldron IOTA.