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Mar 29 • José Pérez

When Personality and Aesthetics Have a Child: Jet Set Radio

Twenty-five years later, the defiance of Sega’s 'Shibuya Punk' remains the gold standard for cohesive aesthetics

Mar 5 • José Pérez

The Aim Of Playing: Why Do We Create Games

Player emotions and developer's labor are just sides of the same coin

Jan 29 • José Pérez

You’re the playtester — how does Gamedevpills feel?

Let’s recalibrate gamedev content together, following continuous improvement rule

Jan 13 • José Pérez

3 Tips To Fuel Your Motivation

Without external motivation is easy to give-up, but taking some advice could support your journey

Dec 19, 2025 • José Pérez

5 Things To Know Before Start Solo Gamedev

Systems first, Aesthetics for later.

Dec 6, 2025 • José Pérez

Create Your Gamedev Environment for PICO-8 in 7 minutes

After this article the perception of game development experience on PICO-8 will change for you, forever.

Nov 27, 2025 • José Pérez

Inside the Magic Circle: Understanding Why We Play

A reflection on space, rules, joy, challenge, and the invisible boundaries of play

Oct 23, 2025 • José Pérez

What I Learned After Failing, Restarting, and Building Games Again

How I turned frustration into progress through discipline, limitations, and small wins

Oct 16, 2025 • José Pérez

What Is The Definition of Play?

Exploring the essence of interaction, fun, and meaning in games

Sep 24, 2025 • José Pérez

Why Did You Stop Working on Your Game? Try Gamedev Timeboxing

Small habits, big results in your gamedev journey.

Sep 17, 2025 • José Pérez

Believe in the process, being thoughtful of course

Art, Visual effects, Level design, FX Sound, music, storyline, mechanics, systems... I'm done.

Aug 16, 2025 • José Pérez

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