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A picture of a squirrel using a vape.

A picture of a squirrel using a vape.

a totally "legit" picture of squirrel blowing a smoke ring

a totally "legit" picture of squirrel blowing a smoke ring

Answer: VAPING

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HEADLINER A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.

It's friday! Catch up on some of last week's headlines in our crossword puzzle!

"____ squirrels spark warnings from experts"

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Design Diary: AJ’s Recycle Rescue The goal of this game was for players to connect conservation concepts to actionable changes to the environment around them..

Our Design Diary series showcases the behind the scenes development of our previous client games.

AJ’s Recycle Rescue was made for PBS Kids and released with the launch of Hero Elementary in 2020.

#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign

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Two pictures with the first one showing 3 neatly arranged cat food dishes. The second shows 3 cats crawling all over each other to get to the various dishes.

Two pictures with the first one showing 3 neatly arranged cat food dishes. The second shows 3 cats crawling all over each other to get to the various dishes.

The design.

The playtest.

#gamedev #indiedev #gamedesign #playtest

2 weeks ago 71 21 0 1
Patrick playing Mayonnaise as an instrument.

Patrick playing Mayonnaise as an instrument.

Answer: INSTRUMENT

2 weeks ago 0 0 0 0
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HEADLINER A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.

After a day of headlines that weren't real, here are some headlines that don't seem real. This week's Headliner includes:

"Hellmann's Manages To Get Mayonnaise Classified As An ____"

#gamedev #indiedev #crossword #puzzle

2 weeks ago 7 3 1 0
A picture of an erupting volcano, presumably not the one stuffed with gophers.

A picture of an erupting volcano, presumably not the one stuffed with gophers.

Answer: VOLCANO

3 weeks ago 2 1 0 0
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HEADLINER A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.

New puzzle about the weird stuff that happened last week!

"43 Years Ago Scientists Dropped Gophers Onto a ____. Today They’re Tiny Heroes."

#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #crossword

3 weeks ago 9 4 1 0
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Unstoppable Enemies The key to making an unstoppable antagonist be effective is to use them to punctuate the game instead of being the focus.

The key to making an unstoppable antagonist be effective is to use them to punctuate the game instead of being the focus.

Check out our free game dev blog on Substack!

#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign

3 weeks ago 13 3 0 0
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Myst's Clever Rendering
Myst's Clever Rendering YouTube video by Videogame Workshop

Myst used a clever, but simple, technique to make rendering easier.

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4 weeks ago 11 4 0 0
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Answer: CORNFLAKES

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HEADLINER A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.

Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!

"Police seize 20kg of ____ during drugs raid"

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The Nintendo Level Design Method Not every level can be the new and unique thing, you gotta build up to it.

Not every level can be the new and unique thing, you gotta build up to it. That’s where Nintendo’s level design method shines.

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1 month ago 12 3 0 1
A ranch flavored milkshake. yeah.

A ranch flavored milkshake. yeah.

Answer: MILKSHAKE

1 month ago 1 0 0 0
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HEADLINER A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.

New puzzle!

"Great Wolf Lodge debuts Ranch ____ topped with carrots celery and chicken nuggets"

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A picture of a surfing Pikachu tattoo next to a surfing Pikachu card.

A picture of a surfing Pikachu tattoo next to a surfing Pikachu card.

Answer: POKEMON

1 month ago 1 0 0 0
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HEADLINER A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.

Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!

"Pay for your tattoo with ___ cards"

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1 month ago 6 3 1 0
A diagram showing a brachiosaurus throwing up and killing a smaller dinosaur due to the sheer force. This diagram estimates the impact force to be 68,000 N or the rough equivalent of being in a car crash.

Buuuut the actual force was probably closer to about ~490 N which is closer to feeling like you were hit by a heavy bag.

A diagram showing a brachiosaurus throwing up and killing a smaller dinosaur due to the sheer force. This diagram estimates the impact force to be 68,000 N or the rough equivalent of being in a car crash. Buuuut the actual force was probably closer to about ~490 N which is closer to feeling like you were hit by a heavy bag.

Dinosaur vomit, as a projectile weapon, is a severely under explored area of game design.

#gamedesign #gamedev #indiedev #dinosaur

1 month ago 13 3 1 1
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Answer: DRAGON

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HEADLINER A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.

Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!

"Thai police disguise themselves in ____ costumes to arrest thief"

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Resolutions: As "Real" as Technology Allows
Resolutions: As "Real" as Technology Allows YouTube video by Videogame Workshop

Some game devs are obsessed with pushing their graphics as far as technology allows.

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1 month ago 7 2 0 0
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Answer: HOCKEY

2 months ago 1 0 0 0
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HEADLINER A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.

Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!

"A fugitive on the run for years is arrested when he turns up at the Olympics to watch ____"

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2 months ago 8 3 1 0
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Finish Your Game, Today! Unfortunately, most of the people reading this advice will not follow the instructions. But, If you’re serious about finishing your game, give it a try.

Unfortunately, most of the people reading this advice won't follow the instructions. But, If you’re serious about finishing your game, give it a try.

#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign

2 months ago 6 3 0 1
Goof Troop for SNES game cover

Goof Troop for SNES game cover

Our friends at @trylovepodca.st are going to want to watch at 13:24 👀

2 months ago 4 0 1 0
Resolutions: Game Dev Tricks
Resolutions: Game Dev Tricks YouTube video by Videogame Workshop

Game devs use all sorts of tricks to get around having low resolutions and push their limitations.

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2 months ago 12 3 1 0
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Answer: UNICYCLIST

2 months ago 1 0 0 0
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HEADLINER A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.

Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!

"Police warn ____ to stop juggling fire at intersection admit act was “quite good”"

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2 months ago 10 4 1 0
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It was pretty awesome when physical items (instruction booklets, boxes) look like they were pulled straight from the game's world. It did a lot to immerse you even before you started to play.

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Resolutions: Development Considerations
Resolutions: Development Considerations Do you have any resolutions? New Years, 1080p, 4k? This episode we're talking about how screen resolutions, game "graphics", and ever changing technology affect game development. Watch all our…

How are your New Years resolutions going now that it's February? Ours are...

This episode we're talking about resolutions in game development! Screen sizes and changing technology affect game development in a big way!

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2 months ago 9 2 0 1