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A collection of 54 posts

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The State of Indie Games in 2024 and Beyond

Assessing both the current year and the future of the indie scene

Game Design

Examining Live Service Design

Why mobile games make the live service money

Interview

Diving Deep with Super Dungeon Designer's Lead Programmer

Ever wanted to create your own Zelda-esque dungeons? Now you can!

Interview

Kickin' It: The Making of Anger Foot

Get your kicks

Game Design

Gacha Games: A Discussion

What is the present, and future, of gacha?

Interview

An Off-Peak Conversation with Cosmo D

Understanding the madness

Game Design

The Game Design Tunnel Vision Problem

Not the forest for the games

Opinion

Bethesda Game Studios is the First Microsoft Video Game Studio To Unionize

A first for large developers in the industry

Interview

Hauntii: Between a Rock and an Eternal Place

Interviewing Leo Dasso from Moonloop Games about the new twin-stick shooter Hauntii

Interview

My Work Is Not Yet Done Puts the Anxiety in ‘Anxiety Horror’

Discussing 1-bit theological horror with lead developer Spencer Yan and composer Sam Tudor

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Worlds Changed at the Computer Game Developers Conferences of 1988

Explorers in uncharted lands

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The Return of David: The State of Indie Games in 2023 and Beyond

There was a moment in 2023 when all eyes in the video game space were on the indie scene — but for all the wrong reasons

Review

Does Game Builder Garage Actually Teach You How to Make Games?

The educational value of Nintendo's most accessible game engine

Opinion

The Indie Game Renaissance

The future of the indie game market looks bright thanks to the wealth of resources available

Game Development

From Game Jam Idea to Mobile Classic

Taking a closer look at Mini Metro and Mini Motorways

Interview

How a Two-Person Team Made the Most Interesting Farming Sim of the Year

Interviewing the creators about their journey of making Before the Green Moon

Opinion

Never-Ending Games: The Impermanence of a Constantly Updatable World

Delivering a finished game isn't what it used to be

Interview

Bringing Back Life: Interview With Farewell North Developer Kyle Banks

Tribulations and successes from the indie game development journey with Kyle Banks

Game Development

Block Dude and the Lost Gaming Legacy of the TI-83 Plus

The legacy of a dude and his blocks

Game Development

Why Live Service Is No Longer Exciting

Not so lively service

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The 8 Best Low-Code Tools for Game Developers

A handy overview that covers both game development and payment platforms

Game Development

Want to Make Your Own Game? Consider These Tips to Get Started

More and more people are diving into game development

Interview

Talking XCOM, Chimera Squad, and More with Firaxis Director Mark Nauta

The strategy behind one of gaming's most sophisticated turn-based gems

Game Design

Unlocking Global Markets: A Guide to Localizing Game Characters

How do you tailor game characters to different cultures? Explore the ingredients of flawless game localization to speak your players’ language.

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How to Pitch Your Game to Publishers and Investors

A comprehensive guide that’s especially useful for indie developers