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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
 • José Pérez
Videogames Industry Snapshot - October 2025
Top releases, trends and gamedev resources - state of the industry before GTA VI is released
 • José Pérez
A Masterpiece Lost in Its Own Dimension, The Making Of Fez - Masters of Indiedev
The beauty of Fez and the fury of its creator
 • José Pérez
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.
 • José Pérez
Visual Unity, Playful Spirit: The Sokpop Collective Way
A lens on how Sokpop Collective crafts a recognizable identity across dozens of small games.
 • José Pérez
Reading the Game: The Japanese Spirit Behind Gran Turismo Saga
A journey through Japanese design, spirituality, and the birth of The Real Driving Simulator.
 • José Pérez
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.
 • José Pérez
Videogames Industry Snapshot - August 2025
From releases trends to layoffs — the state of the industry before GTA VI’s release.
 • José Pérez
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.
 • José Pérez
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.
 • José Pérez
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