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Learning Factory is leaving Early Access

You’ve probably played this game already if you are following educational games. However, I’ve brought you another reason to try “Learning Factory” again (or the first time) – They are leaving Earl...

Get Rid of Pedals in Video Games

I recently read “Take the Pedals Off the Bike”, which explores teaching kids to ride by removing the pedals so they focus on balance first. This idea is disputable even for cycling, but what if we ...

Let’s Return to Indie Gaming

There’s something special about indie games — a spark of creativity, a touch of charm, and a refreshing sense of freedom that big-budget titles often lack. Recently, I’ve felt the need to step away...

Why Python for Game Designers

Welcome to Python for Game Designers Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language. You might be surprised to learn how closely Python and game design are connected. Believe me, the...

Python for Game Designers - Simulating a Simple 1v1 Fight

Python for Game Designers: Simulating a Simple 1v1 Fight Introduction In the previous article, I explored why game designers should consider using Python. Now, we’ll dive into a simple example o...

Educational Games - Questions to Ponder

Educational games for schools face numerous constraints, such as meeting school requirements, appealing to both students and parents and aligning the curriculum with the content plan. Meanwhile, we...

The Magic of Game Development

One of the most rewarding moments in game development is when you reach the stage where everything starts to come together. You’ve got your tools, assets, and environment in place—that’s when the r...

Game UI Database

UI and UX are challenging aspects of game development and crucial to the player experience, as they are among the most frequently interacted-with elements in a game. Small teams often need help to ...

Roblox in Schools - A Parents and GDs View

In the last few years, I’ve had the privilege of judging educational video games. I’ve noticed an interesting trend: more and more educational games are appearing on the Roblox platform. It’s not j...

Exploring Shadow of the Erdtree A Fan’s and GD's View

I love the Dark Souls series (except Sekiro). I’m not a hardcore player and don’t like spending hours on optional bosses. Last week, I played the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring. It’s very...