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The best game design programs, ranked by The Princeton Review 2026
The Princeton Review has ranked the top undergraduate and graduate game design programs for 2026. The rankings highlight institutions based on factors such as faculty expertise, graduate employment rates, and alumni success. The article also touches on the role of AI in game development and provides examples of student projects.
Wildcard is using the bones of its abandoned MMO Atlas to build naval content DLC for ARK Survival Ascended
Wildcard is repurposing assets and technology from its abandoned survival MMO Atlas for the upcoming Tides of Fortune DLC in ARK: Survival Ascended. Co-founders Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak stated that Atlas was too ambitious, but its naval and water systems are being integrated into ARK: Survival Ascended, allowing players to craft ships and experience more dynamic waters.
'Insanely punishing' survival game Atlas is being distilled 'into a more accessible form' for Ark:…
Studio Wildcard is incorporating elements from its earlier pirate survival game Atlas into the upcoming Tides of Fortune DLC for Ark: Survival Ascended. The new DLC will feature simulated ocean physics, buildable pirate ships, and easier ship maintenance compared to Atlas. This aims to make the ocean mechanics more accessible for Ark players.
ARK 2 Studio Co-Founders Say Vin Diesel’s Character Was Originally a “Nerd” Before Being Retconned
Studio Wildcard co-founders Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak revealed that Vin Diesel's character, Santiago, in ARK 2 was originally conceived as a 'nerd' before being retconned to fit Diesel's archetype. Diesel, a significant player of ARK: Survival Evolved, contributed to the narrative and character backstory. The game's release has been delayed to 2028.
