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Recreate Snake in HTML and vanilla JavaScript
Sometimes the best projects come into being without any particular pretension, just for the pleasure of coding and diving back into video game classics. That's exactly the spirit behind this retro version of Snake, built entirely with HTML and vanilla JavaScript, with...
Best plugins to speed up Game Development
Developing a video game is a long and complex process. Fortunately, modern game engines come with rich plugin ecosystems that save considerable time. Rather than coding everything from scratch, savvy developers rely on proven extensions to focus on what makes their...
How to Optimize a Game for Multiple Platforms
Developing a game for a single platform is already a challenge in itself. Porting it to multiple platforms โ PC, consoles, mobile, even web browsers โ multiplies the technical constraints and decisions to make. Yet multi-platform development has become the norm to...
Summer game fest 2026: how to follow the indie scene
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.
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 โ 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...
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...
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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