A month out from Summer Game Fest 2026, here is our indie-side rundown: what to expect, who to follow, and the gear that makes watching every reveal worth it.
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Discover Itamde’s creative universe through our innovative projects. Explore our creative process, design methodologies and case studies of the projects that have defined our identity as an excellence creative studio.
AI in Game Dev: How to Use It Effectively
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the video game industry. From procedural content generation to intelligent NPCs, AI tools are transforming every stage of game development. But how do you use them effectively without losing creative control? In this...
Which Game Engine to Choose: Unreal Engine vs Unity vs Godot
Choosing a game engine is one of the most structural decisions in any development project. Unreal Engine, Unity, Godot — each has its advocates, its use cases, and its pitfalls. In 2026, the landscape has evolved: Unity went through a major trust crisis with its...
Photo editing in 2026: how AI is reshaping the workflow without killing creativity
In 2026, artificial intelligence is no longer a distant promise in the world of photo editing — it is embedded in the tools we use every day. Lightroom anticipates our corrections, Photoshop erases complex elements in seconds, and Capture One generates styles on the...
Artificial intelligence is reshaping every pixel
Just a few years ago, editing a photo meant spending hours working meticulously in Photoshop, mastering layers, masks and curves. In 2026, everything has shifted. AI photo editing tools no longer settle for automatic filters — they understand image content, anticipate...
Creating a Pong game: a journey into programming with JavaScript, MonoGame, and Phaser
Pong is one of the classic games that left an indelible mark in video game history. Originally launched in 1972 by Atari, Pong became one of the first commercially successful video games, paving the way for the entire gaming industry. Pong game made with MonoGame As...
Amazon Kindle finally opens its doors to free EPUB and PDF formats in 2026
In the traditionally closed world of e-readers and digital book platforms, an announcement from Amazon is shaking up the rules established for over a decade. Starting January 20, 2026, the Kindle platform will allow readers to download certain ebooks in EPUB and PDF...
When you need another name to write better
There comes a moment, in a creator's journey, when you feel the need to split, to take another name. Not to hide, but to breathe differently. I began signing as "Lythande" when I understood that certain stories needed a rawer, freer, more intimate space. A space where...
How to create your video game: the best free tools in 2026
The video game industry has radically evolved in recent years, democratizing a field once reserved for studios with massive budgets. Today, millions of players on PC, consoles, smartphones, and tablets consume games created daily by small teams or even solo...
Can an independent video game developer make a living from their creations?
New technologies are constantly evolving, making video game creation easier. According to some experts, cost should not be an obstacle for a game developer, especially since there are more and more free tools available. But the question remains:...
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