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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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Reading the Game: The Japanese Spirit Behind Gran Turismo Saga
A journey through Japanese design, spirituality, and the birth of The Real Driving Simulator.
Sep 21
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José Pérez
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Why Did You Stop Working on Your Game? Try Gamedev Timeboxing
Small habits, big results in your gamedev journey.
Sep 17
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José Pérez
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Holy Imagery, Indie Glory: The Game Kitchen’s Miracle - Masters of Indiedev
How a small Sevillian studio transformed Spain’s sacred traditions into one of indie gaming’s most acclaimed sagas.
Sep 14
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José Pérez
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Finite State Machines: Creating Structure for your Character Control
A clean way to manage every action — from standing still to full combat.
Sep 10
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José Pérez
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Videogames Industry Snapshot (August 2025)
From releases trends to layoffs — the state of the industry before GTA VI’s release.
Sep 6
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José Pérez
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How a Weekend Jam Can Teach You More Than a Month of Tutorials
Where constraints fuel creativity, and failure is part of the lesson.
Sep 4
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José Pérez
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August 2025
From Bastion to Hades: How Supergiant Games Became Masters of Indiedev
An industry lens on how their gamedev philosophy shaped one of the most consistent indie studios of our time.
Aug 30
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José Pérez
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The 3Cs Framework: Character, Camera, Controls
A small dose of design: how the 3Cs shape every player’s experience. This is the meta-game of emotions
Aug 28
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José Pérez
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Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Lessons from the Industry’s Transformation
Videogame industry is suffering a transformation process, that could be easily read as a crisis.
Aug 23
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José Pérez
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