Portal 2 sets a great standard for tutorials - it's funny and quick, and the patronizing nature of telling the player how to progress is explained in the narrative. Games have a lot of standard ...

Every Souls game starts off more or less the same way: You make your character, pick a class, and go through a short tutorial zone where you are given the most basic explanation for how the game works ...

Sam has loved video games and writing for as long as they can remember. When they aren't gaming or writing, they can be found watching motorsports and ice hockey. Tutorials are often the least ...

Tutorials are an integral part of any great video game. Not only do they give players a chance to learn the ropes and understand some basic mechanics, but they also introduce them to a brand-new world ...

Callum is a seasoned gaming managing editor for a number of publications and a gamer who will always try to shine a spotlight on indie games before giving AAA titles the time of day. He loves nothing ...

There’s no questioning the massive scale behind Final Fantasy XV when it comes to the large open world to explore and the various gameplay systems placed behind the minute-to-minute gameplay. If you ...

“When you launch into your first game of Civilization 7, we’ll turn the Tutorial on for you. The Tutorial is designed to provide tips and explanations exactly when you first encounter something new,” ...

Between work, sleep, errands, and other demands, the average gamer doesn't have as many hours as they'd like for their hobby. When you finally get the time, there's a nearly endless bounty available: ...

In my time on this earth I’ve pledged allegiance to many masters. Learned men and women: Buddhists, dissidents, Jedi. Their words—always measured—tend to echo at critical junctures. Whenever I face ...

Hand-holding in games can detract from the fun and challenge. Some popular games have overly abundant tutorials and guidance. Finding a balance between guidance and freedom is crucial for player ...

YoYo Games has launched interactive game making tutorial, Little Town for its 2D game development engine GameMaker Studio 2. Targeted at students and hobbyists, Little Town was developed with ...