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Indie Gamedev
Indie gamedev is about creating video games independently, without major publisher backing. Discover tips, tools, devlogs, and resources for solo developers and small teams building their own games.
GMTK Game Jam 2026: two games, one countdown
A look back at our GMTK Game Jam 2026 entries: Emberfall and Silo 7, two LÖVE 2D games built around the COUNT DOWN theme.
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...
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:...
Did you say video games? The reality behind game creation
Creating video games has never been as accessible as it is today. Free game engines abound, tutorials flood YouTube, and success stories of independents who break through with a title created in their garage fuel all fantasies. Yet this apparent ease conceals a far...
Unity 3D: Personal Edition vs Professional Edition
When it comes to choosing the version of Unity for your project, you have two options: the personal version and the professional version. Each has its own advantages and limitations. Professional version: The professional version of Unity offers a range of additional...
The Pareto principle applied to video game development: how to maximize impact with 20% effort
The video game industry is a fascinating universe where creativity, technique, and strategy come together to create immersive experiences that captivate millions of players worldwide. Yet behind the success of games that manage to establish themselves in this...
HTML5 and game development
As we know, HTML5 is not just the acronym for the fifth version of the hypertext markup language, but also a set of technologies that allow us to create real applications, including video games, directly in the browser. In this guide, we will examine many aspects of...
What is Game Dev?
Game development, often shortened to gamedev, is one of those terms that feels familiar even if you’ve never opened a game engine or coded a line in your life. The word carries an air of creativity, technology, and culture all at once. But what does it actually mean,...
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