Video game nostalgia is powerful – but it only works if developers understand the psychology behind it

The Blizzard Arcade Collection (2021) is a good example of a game design underpinned by this restorative philosophy. Here, ...

Roblox wants India’s next game developers to build first code later: Here’s why

Explore how Roblox and IIT Delhi are empowering Indian students to build playable games in just two days, with a focus on ...

A Software Engineer Transformed the Viral Dunkin 'I Dough' Ring Box Into a Functional Café-Themed Cozy Game (Exclusive)

Inspired by Tamagotchi and cozy games, Dunkin's new 'I Dough' box blends hardware, coding and creativity. In an exclusive ...
Hackaday

Implementing A Rhythm Game Entirely In A GPU Shader

Most rhythm games have a community creating custom charts, and Trombone Champ is no exception. What is exceptional, however, ...

Backyard Baseball Demo Is Live — Here’s How to Play Now

Backyard Baseball demo is live now with Backyard Derby mode. Here’s how to download, play early, and what platforms the full ...

Why Claude Code’s Plan Mode is a Game-Changer for First-Time Developers

Beginner guide to Claude Code covering Plan Mode, Auto Accept Edits, and building a simple landing page with live previews.
OS X Daily

Check Out This Playable CSS-Only Mario Game

If you’ve been a longtime web user or web developer, then long ago you probably wouldn’t have imagined how complex the modern web would become, nor how capable just HTML and CSS would ...
PC Gamer

In its first major visual overhaul ever, RPG Maker will soon let you make games in the style of Octopath Traveler

The distinctive RPG Maker look is finally evolving. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.