Game Development From the Ashes of Arkane: Harvey Smith and the Birth of Black Pony Immersive September 1, 2026 Lina Hope In the high-stakes world of triple-A game development, few names carry as much weight as Harvey Smith. A foundational architect of the "immersive sim" genre—a category defined by player agency,…
Game Development The Immersive Legacy: Harvey Smith and the Birth of Black Pony August 25, 2026 Lina Irawan In the wake of the industry-shaking closures that have defined the mid-2020s, a new beacon for the "immersive sim" genre has emerged from the ashes of Arkane Austin. Harvey Smith,…
