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Pico Workshop #1 - Creating UI Components
Create your first tiny PICO-8 videogame through workshops applying methodology and technical learning
Nov 15
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José Pérez
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The Arcade Spirit Behind Spelunky - Masters of Indiedev
Exploring how Derek Yu turned the instant feedback of arcade play into a design process that rewards curiosity, iteration, and risk
Nov 9
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José Pérez
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Videogames Industry Snapshot - October 2025
Top releases, trends and gamedev resources - state of the industry before GTA VI is released
Nov 2
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José Pérez
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October 2025
Inside the Magic Circle: Understanding Why We Play
A reflection on space, rules, joy, challenge, and the invisible boundaries of play
Oct 23
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José Pérez
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A Masterpiece Lost in Its Own Dimension, The Making Of Fez - Masters of Indiedev
The beauty of Fez and the fury of its creator
Oct 19
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José Pérez
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What I Learned After Failing, Restarting, and Building Games Again
How I turned frustration into progress through discipline, limitations, and small wins
Oct 16
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José Pérez
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Design Starts in Your Hands: How Input Shapes Play
Understanding the silent dialogue between player and controller
Oct 12
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José Pérez
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Every Great Game Starts with Words, Not Code
Turning ideas into structure through documentation and pre-production, our secret handcrafted Game Dev Framework
Oct 9
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José Pérez
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Videogames Industry Snapshot - September 2025
From releases trends to pricing — the state of the industry before GTA VI’s release.
Oct 4
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José Pérez
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The True Horror Lurking in the Industry: Pricing Change
From Game Pass math to Nintendo’s $90 cartridges, here’s why pricing feels more frightening than ever.
Oct 1
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José Pérez
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September 2025
Visual Unity, Playful Spirit: The Sokpop Collective Way
A lens on how Sokpop Collective crafts a recognizable identity across dozens of small games.
Sep 27
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José Pérez
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What Is The Definition of Play?
Exploring the essence of interaction, fun, and meaning in games
Sep 24
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José Pérez
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2
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