The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook From Darksiders to Remnant II with David Adams & Ben Gabbard
Nov 20, 2023
Ben Gabbard and David Adams of Gunfire Games discuss their careers in game development, including their work on the Darksiders series and their founding of Gunfire Games. They talk about their early ideas for the Remnant series, the challenges of development restraints, and how Remnant II is the culmination of everything they've learned. They also touch on topics such as childhood memories in game development, their experiences during a major game development layoff, and the impact of the pandemic on the development process.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Childhood Memories and Game Development Beginnings
03:09 • 14min
Formation of Vigil and Development of Dark Siders
17:17 • 17min
Opportunity to Join Crytek
34:37 • 2min
Reflections on a Game Development Layoff
36:13 • 7min
Working on a Top-Secret Mobile Heads Project
43:19 • 10min
Challenges and Rewards of Game Development
53:26 • 19min
Development Challenges during the Pandemic
01:12:26 • 15min
Developing a Game with Anticipation and Testing
01:27:03 • 2min
Importance of Boss Fights and Fresh Ideas in Remnant 2
01:29:15 • 4min
Future Plans for Remnant II and Gunfire Studio
01:32:50 • 3min