Julián Cordero
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How improvisation and kicking a ball around drove authenticity in Despelote
Despelote creator Julián Cordero discussed how improvisation and a focus on football authenticity drove the narrative of the 2025 slice-of-life game set in Ecuador. Cordero shared insights from GDC Festival of Gaming 2026, explaining how improvised dialogue and performance capture led to more realistic and evocative player encounters. He also cited influences like Magnum Football and Robert Yang's writings on neorealism in games.
2026 Game Developers Choice Awards winners announced
The winners for the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards have been announced. Several titles were recognized across various categories, including Best Audio, Best Debut, Best Design, Innovation Award, Best Narrative, Best Technology, Best Visual Art, Social Impact, and Audience Award. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Blue Prince were among the most nominated games.
