The Right Way to Playtest: Safe Access, Useful Feedback
Why playtests matter, how to join safely, and the exact feedback devs need
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Game of the Week #19— a clean, confident RTS that shines under pressure
We chose Last Outpost as our Game of the Week #19 Minimalist on the surface, tactical at its core, Last Outpost nails that mid-week itch: build smart by day, hold the line by night, and make every decision count when the waves hit. It’s readable, fast, and surprisingly deep when you start pushing greedier daytime…
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NEOWIZ’s global publishing & originality — a Q&A with Brand Director Justin Carnahan
Inside NEOWIZ: 28 years of publishing, partnerships, and what’s next Founded in 1997 in South Korea, NEOWIZ is a developer–publisher known for series like DJMax and the award-winning Lies of P, with a portfolio spanning PC, console, and mobile. Recently, we conducted a NEOWIZ interview to gain insights into their creative process. With a home…
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From Controversy to Comeback? Battlefield 6 Aims to Rebuild Player Trust
EA’s Biggest Battlefield Yet Battlefield 6 will be EA’s most ambitious entry in the Battlefield franchise to date, developed by Battlefield Studios – which includes the talents of DICE,Criterion, Motive and Ripple Effect, it’s safe to say that EA has a lot riding on this one as big budget games go. For more context on…
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Real Advice for Real Indie Devs – This Book Could Change Your Launch
Conquer Your Niche is your real-world indie game marketing guide. Learn how to grow wishlists, pitch to press, and launch with confidence.
Game of the Week #15: Fortified Space – A Solo Dev’s Dream Turns Real
Fortified Space Takes Off with a Playable Demo When one indie developer couldn’t find the sci-fi game of his dreams, he built it himself. Fortified Space is a deeply personal project from Brendan and Nightsail Game Studios, combining tactical ship combat, on-foot exploration, and sandbox base building aboard a fully explorable starship. After a year…
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Minh Le on Counter-Strike, Creativity, and Going Indie with Alpha Response
A candid conversation with the co-creator of Counter-Strike about building an empire, and starting over. Minh “Gooseman” Le’s name is etched into gaming history. As the co-creator of Counter-Strike, he helped shape not just the tactical FPS genre—but online multiplayer culture itself. Now, decades later, Minh is back in the indie trenches with a new…
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How Long Is Too Long? Rethinking Early Access in 2025
Early Access was meant to help games grow. But if your game’s been “early” longer than a Marvel movie phase… maybe it’s just your final form. Early Access was once a noble idea. A handshake between devs and players. “Here’s the game, it’s not done, but we’re building it together.” And for a while, it…
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WeTransfer’s New Terms Let Them Use Your Game Assets — Even Under NDA
What game devs, publishers, PR teams, and creatives need to know before August 8 WeTransfer is making a significant change to its Terms of Service that may impact how safe it is to share your work — especially if you’re handling pre-release game builds, press kits, or confidential materials. These new terms go into effect…
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Anima Flux Interview: How Hand-Drawn Animation and Retro Sci-Fi Vision Shape a Bold New Co-Op Adventure
Anima Flux: Art of Resistance in a Retro Sci-Fi Dystopia A retro-futuristic, hand-drawn sci-fi world built with bold artistic vision and layered visual storytelling. What happens when you merge retro sci-fi, cyberpunk dystopia, and entirely hand-drawn animation? You get Anima Flux—a co-op action platformer that’s visually rich, narratively dense, and uniquely expressive. We spoke with…
Can Minecraft Handle 100,000 Players? MetaGravity Says Yes
A Real-World Stress Test Signals a Seismic Shift in Online Game Architecture A New Benchmark for Online Game Scalability London-based deep tech company MetaGravity has just demonstrated what could become a new gold standard for real-time multiplayer infrastructure. In a controlled test, they achieved a working Minecraft server with 5,000 concurrent players—not spread across shards,…
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CD Projekt Red Confirms Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel
Project Orion enters real pre-production as CDPR and Mike Pondsmith set the record straight—here’s what’s actually confirmed Forget the speculation—CD Projekt Red has officially confirmed that a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 is in the works, and this time, we’ve got solid facts. No leaks. No rumors. Just the real deal, straight from the studio and…
Cryptigma – Game of the Week #5 + Exclusive Interview with Jack Garvin!
This week, we’re beyond excited to crown Cryptigma as our Game of the Week #5! Created by the brilliant solo developer Jack Garvin, Cryptigma isn’t just a puzzle game – it’s an extraordinary journey into innovation and challenge that redefines the genre. From its mind-bending respawn mechanics to over 120 meticulously crafted levels, Cryptigma stands…
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The Case for GTA VI’s Alleged $2B Budget: Development, Scope, and Tech
Breaking Down GTA VI’s $2B Budget: What’s Behind the Price Tag Disclaimer: The article is based on leaks, speculations, and information provided by the GTA VI community and gaming analysts. Please take figures with a grain of salt. How it all began On September 18, 2022, a user on GTAForums.com known as “teapotuberhacker” aka Arion…
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Battlefield’s Final Stand?
After years of missteps, DICE and EA are rebuilding Battlefield from the ground up. But is it too late to reclaim the throne? There was a time when Battlefield set the standard for large-scale warfare in first-person shooters. Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 delivered unforgettable moments, tight squad gameplay, and detailed destruction systems. But over…