In games, nothing breaks player flow like a loading screen, and in virtual reality this problem is amplified tenfold. ‘Presence’ or ‘immersion’, the magical yet fragile feeling of ‘being there’, is ...

The release of the photos came in an announcement from a Developer’s Insights post where the team hoped to give a bit of insight into how these artistic loading screens are created. Picturing Trainers ...

Some games improve the player's experience with interactive loading screens, making waits more engaging. Examples include games like No More Heroes, Splatoon 2, and Bayonetta. Interacting during ...

Loading. In the context of modern gaming it's a bit of a dirty word. No matter how cunningly it's disguised, nobody enjoys doing nothing while waiting for the next chunk of game to sort itself out. It ...

RPGs aim to reduce loading screens to maintain immersion, like in Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarok. Seamless exploration is key, as seen in Gothic and The Witcher 3, where loading only occurs during ...

Former Bethesda game designer Bruce Nesmith defended annoying loading screens — they are a necessary evil. In his opinion, without them, it is simply impossible to create the same experience that ...