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Procedural Worlds

Procedural generation in world creation has always fascinated me, both as a game designer and an avid gamer, particularly in rogue-like games. However, procedural generation often lands in one of t...

Signal State Game

Have you ever noticed how the books you read and the games you play sometimes intersect in fascinating ways? I recently talked about the book “Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Sof...

Code Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software Book Thoughts

Just finished ‘Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software’ by Charles Petzold, a book that’s been on my virtual shelf for years. Initially, I expected insights into programming par...

Binary Digits on Fingers

Recently, I’ve been engrossed in the book “Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software.” It sparked an interesting thought: what if humans had initially developed a binary number sy...

Alan Wake Thoughts

I must confess, I hadn’t played Alan Wake until just two weeks ago, right before starting the sequel. I’m a big fan of Remedy’s games — Max Payne and Control are among my all-time favorites. But fo...

Talos Principle 2 Thoughts

I wrote about ‘The Talos Principle 2’ two weeks ago and last weekend, I spent my time playing the game, solving its puzzles, and immersing myself in the philosophical debates between the characters...

From Farming to Gravekeeping - A 'Graveyard Keeper' Review

I’ve never really been into games like “Stardew Valley.” Don’t get me wrong, it’s a solid game, and I’ve kept up with its news and design bits. It’s just not my taste for crayons. But the game I do...

From Vision to Launch: My Whirlwind Journey with CodeCombat Worlds

Yesterday marked the launch of “CodeCombat Worlds” on the Roblox platform – an educational game that brings programming to life in a vibrant 3D universe. It’s one of those experiences that’s better...

You are Avatar

Ah, the age-old debate of immersion and association in video games! First off, let me tip my virtual hat to Riot Games — their last #esport promotion video “GODS ft. New Jeans” video is truly a fea...

Fast and Slow - Marvel Snap

As the launch of our new game looms closer, my gaming time has faded away (as has my social media activity). Big titles like BG3, AC6, and SF remain untouched on my shelf, silently beckoning for so...