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SZ777 Game APK is a popular casino-style gaming app in Pakistan, known for its smooth performance…

Players prefer SZ777 because it is safe, provides fast withdrawals, and has clean HD graphics. Whether you want fun or light earnings, the…

3d ago

What Regular Games Can Learn From Real-Money Platforms

Why transparency, instant feedback, and trust matter more than flashy content.

4d ago

UX design comparison of gaming platforms: regular games vs. real-money platforms. Image shows focus difference between entertainment and transparency/trust, including instant transactions and security

4d ago

[Tutorial] Zero to Pro: Create a Full Set of Match-3 Game Assets with Nano Banana Pro +…

What is the biggest bottleneck for indie game developers? Often, it’s not the code — it’s the art.

4d ago

Scrag Games FAQ

(The F is really taking liberties here)

4d ago

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The Ludology of the Differential: Clinical Reasoning with Node-Based Mechanics

In the chaotic nature of emergency medicine, the chasm between a novice and an expert is rarely defined by the volume of knowledge they…

4d ago

The Ludology of the Differential: Clinical Reasoning with Node-Based Mechanics

4d ago

Dual Narratives in Minecraft: Environmental Storytelling and Player Agency in Sandbox Design

The first night in Minecraft (2009) is a universal experience, frantically punching trees as darkness falls, cobbling together a crude dirt…

4d ago

Dual Narratives in Minecraft: Environmental Storytelling and Player Agency in Sandbox Design

4d ago

The Rise of Browser-Based Challenge Games in 2025: Why Small, Skill-Driven Titles Are Winning Again

In early 2025, a surprising shift has been happening across the gaming ecosystem: browser-based challenge games — once dismissed as relics…

5d ago

The Rise of Browser-Based Challenge Games in 2025: Why Small, Skill-Driven Titles Are Winning Again

5d ago

From Fun to Fulfillment

How games can support growth, meaning and player-well-being

5d ago

5d ago

The Weight of History: Pentiment Game Review

A Player’s Deep Reflection on Choice, History, and Narrative

5d ago

The Weight of History: Pentiment Game Review

5d ago

Starting Over With Game Dev — Week 1

Hello World!

6d ago

6d ago

Tiny Games, Big Feelings

Everything actually started when I played Loneliness. What a strange, quiet punch of a game.

6d ago

6d ago

Beyond Logic Gates: Why Creativity Matters Even in Basic Circuit Design

By Miguel Teixeira Computer Engineering Student at IFMG — Bambuí

Nov 22

Beyond Logic Gates: Why Creativity Matters Even in Basic Circuit Design

Nov 22

Unity6/Mirror หรือมันยากเพราะเรายังไม่มีความรู้มากพอ [Part สุดท้าย]

หลังจากที่ได้ทนร้อนทนหนาวกับ Unity6/Mirror มาพักใหญ่ เราเริ่มมีความรู้สึกว่าทำไมมันยากและซับซ้อนขนาดนี้นะ ทั้งๆที่ตัวเกมมันไม่มีอะไรแท้ๆ

Nov 21

Unity6/Mirror หรือมันยากเพราะเรายังไม่มีความรู้มากพอ [Part สุดท้าย]

Nov 21

I can't tell if I should laugh or be afraid...

A weird Indie Co-op Experience…

Nov 21

I can't tell if I should laugh or be afraid...

Nov 21

🦊 The Kitsune Cipher: Hidden in Plain Sight Inside the Black Dye House

When I first stumbled into the Black Dye House, I wasn’t expecting a puzzle — just another atmospheric nook in a game world drenched in…

Nov 21

🦊 The Kitsune Cipher: Hidden in Plain Sight Inside the Black Dye House

Nov 21

A Level Design Breakdown

By Joel Burgess

Nov 21

Nov 21

Looking Back at How Subnautica Nailed Open-World Exploration

Curiosity and Dread In The Depths

Nov 20

Reaper leviathan rushing towards the player

Nov 20

A Tale of Two Brothers: What Happened to Royal Kingdom?

Following the success of Royal Match, Dream Games finally decided to create another game in the match-3 space: Royal Kingdom. When it was…

Nov 20

A Tale of Two Brothers: What Happened to Royal Kingdom?

Nov 20

Game Development with Gemini 3

Last week I wrote a piece with a slightly provocative title: Will Gemini 3.0 Change Game Development Forever? That essay was a thought…

Nov 19

Nov 19

The Gamer’s Brain: How Neuroscience and UX Make You a Better Game Researcher

Dr. Celia Hodent’s book, The Gamer’s Brain: How Neuroscience and UX Can Impact Video Game Design, is more than just a UX manual, it’s a…

Nov 19

The Gamer’s Brain: How Neuroscience and UX Make You a Better Game Researcher

Nov 19

President’s Choice Children’s Charity Power Full Kids Platform

Groove Jones worked with President’s Choice Children’s Charity to develop an innovative educational digital platform, “Power Full Kids,”…

Nov 19

President’s Choice Children’s Charity Power Full Kids Platform

Nov 19

So… Gaming Tokens Are a Thing

I never paid much attention to crypto — I just never imagined it could hold anything surprising for me.

Nov 19

Nov 19

Diary of Design: Day 1 — Inspirations

What TTRPGs actually inspired me to do this…

Nov 19

Chants of Sennaar: How a Language-Driven Indie Game Redefines Narrative Design

Spoiler Level: ★★★★☆ — Moderate spoilers ahead

Nov 18

Chants of Sennaar: How a Language-Driven Indie Game Redefines Narrative Design

Nov 18

Vangers: Suffering as Game Design

Vangers (1998)

Nov 18

Nov 18

Adding a speed boost function

The goal is to create a function where while the left shift button is being pressed, the Player moves at a faster speed.

Nov 18

Nov 18

178 Hours in Elden Ring: How a Skeptic Fell Back in Love With FromSoftware’s Design Philosophy

I’m not new to FromSoftware games. Souls-likes have been one of my favorite genres for years, and Bloodborne remains the only game I ever…

Nov 18

Nov 18

Marvel Snap Deconstructed: Can Player Value and Monetization Co-exist?

…and, what is player value anyway?

Nov 18

Marvel Snap Deconstructed: Can Player Value and Monetization Co-exist?

Nov 18

Diary of Design: Creating my own TTRPG

Foreword:

Nov 18

Designing Fair RNG in Roguelikes: Balancing Luck and Skill

1. The classic complaint: “I died because of bad RNG”

Nov 17

Designing Fair RNG in Roguelikes: Balancing Luck and Skill

Nov 17

Game Art & Asset Creation

5. VFX in Games: Particle Systems and Special Effects

Nov 17

Nov 17

The Rise of Retention & Revenue Models in Games

1. Shift in Game Revenue Models: When Retention Became King

Nov 17

The Rise of Retention & Revenue Models in Games

Nov 17

Am I A Game Designer?

It could be true

Nov 17

Nov 17

Inside the Machine: The Making of NBA 2K and NFL 2K, Sega Dreamcast

I sat down with two original NBA 2K and NFL 2K engineers for a discussion and I ask: can 2K Sports make a return to football greatness?

Nov 17

Inside the Machine: The Making of NBA 2K and NFL 2K, Sega Dreamcast

Nov 17

The GitHub Game List That Finally Made Coding Fun For Me

How I use one open source directory and a tower defense game to learn real game development

Nov 16

The GitHub Game List That Finally Made Coding Fun For Me

Nov 16

‘Deus Ex’ Deserves Better

Fuck You, Embracer Group

Nov 16

Nov 16

PixelForge Engine (Also known as Engine_lib)

Hey there! My name is Matt, and I’m the developer behind PixelForge (just a working name for now final name pending). Years ago, I set out…

Nov 16

The Blank Screen Blues: Why Coming Up With Game Ideas Feels Impossible

(And How Retro Games Can Save You)

Nov 16

The Blank Screen Blues: Why Coming Up With Game Ideas Feels Impossible

Nov 16

You can’t underestimate everyone

Here is a quick list of features in inkle games which we failed to tutorialise or remind players of enough. The data is empirically backed…

Nov 15

Nov 15

Top Ten YouTube Channels For Game Developers

(and the video game development curious)

Nov 15

Top Ten YouTube Channels For Game Developers

Nov 15

The Grammar of Play

How movement, rhythm and silence become language.

Nov 15

Nov 15

「深夜拉麵」的故事是這樣寫出來的！？ Part.03

劇情設計，其實是在設計那些看不見的資訊：談「潛文本」的設計與安排

Nov 15

Nov 15

Club Penguin as a Model to Design Healthy Games For Children

Considering the ubiquitous nature of videogames in children’s lives –with more kids playing for longer–, it is becoming increasingly…

Nov 15

When Games Start Playing Us: AI Agents, 3D Worlds, and the Coming Gameplay Singularity

There was a time when “gaming” meant sitting down, turning something on, and consciously deciding now I play.

Nov 14

When Games Start Playing Us: AI Agents, 3D Worlds, and the Coming Gameplay Singularity

Nov 14

Making a Game From Life — Part I

I’m here documenting the process of making a video game. One that involves pursuing real human values, building a desirable character…

Nov 14

Nov 14

Infrastructure: The Foundations of a video game city

An introduction to the role of infrastructure, and the very fundamentals of urban engineering.

Nov 13

Infrastructure: The Foundations of a video game city

Nov 13

Comment l’anthropologie transforme le game design : l’exemple des Peuples dans Daeva

Depuis des mois, je vous parle d’anthropologie appliquée au jeu de rôle. Aujourd’hui, je passe aux travaux pratiques. Voici comment je…

Nov 13

Is Saints Row 2 the Peak of the series?

They don't make them like this anymore...

Nov 13

How to Build and Test your Unity Game

Just a quick guide to build my game to make it playable and sharable.

Nov 13

Hybrid Mana: Design Intent & Tools Shouldn’t Matter to Commander

TL;DR: How the EDH rules in November 2025 treat hybrid mana is the same as other formats and should NOT be changed for the sake of honoring…

Nov 13