Tag: Game Design
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The Game That Kept Her Afloat: Life and Innovation on a Houseboat in the Netherlands
Introduction: A Life Afloat In Gouise Meren, the Netherlands, a modest home on the water becomes a cradle of creativity and resilience. Lente Cuenen lives aboard a boat that gently rocks with the afternoon breeze. The space, though snug, is a sanctuary where craft and endurance meet. It’s not just a residence; it’s a studio,…
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The game she wrote on a boat kept her afloat
On a Quiet Houseboat, a Bold Project Was Born In Gooise Meren, the Netherlands, a small, swaying home doubles as a studio for Lente Cuenen, a game designer whose work rose with the rhythm of the waves. Her houseboat rests on the river’s edge, where the afternoon breeze nudges the curtains and time seems to…
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The Game She Wrote on a Boat Kept Her Afloat: A Dutch Creator’s Wave-Driven Venture
Introduction: A creator’s life on the water On Gooise Meren in the Netherlands, a remarkable story unfolds not in a traditional studio, but on a swaying canvas of wood and water. Lente Cuenen, a game writer and designer, found that the very rhythm of the boat’s motion shaped her work as much as any software…
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Age of Imprisonment Helps the Switch 2 Pass Its Biggest Test Yet
Introduction: A Quiet Power Behind a Busy Launch Window The Nintendo Switch 2 entered the six‑month milestone with a mix of anticipation and cautious optimism. As the year’s biggest handheld/console hybrid continues to mature, one standout factor has emerged: Age of Imprisonment, a bold new title that’s proving to be a crucial litmus test for…
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ARC Raiders Teases Voluntary Progression Wipes with Expedition Project to Respect Player Time
ARC Raiders Introduces voluntary progression wipes through the Expedition Project ARC Raiders, the forthcoming extraction shooter from Embark Studios, has announced a new mechanic designed to let players control how their progress is reset. The Expedition Project is a recurring system that will be introduced at level 20 and, when completed, will trigger a progression…
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ARC Raiders Introduces Voluntary Progression Wipes via Expedition Project
ARC Raiders to Pilot Voluntary Progression Wipes via a New Expedition Project ARC Raiders, the forthcoming extraction shooter from Embark Studios, is experimenting with a new approach to progression that aims to respect players’ time while preserving long-term game health. The studio has announced a system of voluntary progression wipes, implemented through what it calls…
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Hades II First Impressions — Does It Live Up to the Original?
Introduction: First Impressions from Arcade Couch In this episode of Arcade Couch, the crew dives into their early hands-on time with Hades II, the eagerly anticipated sequel to one of our collective favourites. With the original’s runaway charm still fresh in memory, does the follow-up push the series forward without losing what made the first…
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Hades II First Impressions: Does It Live Up to the Original?
First Impressions: Hades II in the Spotlight In this Arcade Couch episode, three hosts—Dylan Blight, Ashley Hobley, and Ciaran Marchant—share their early hands-on thoughts about Hades II, the eagerly anticipated sequel to a roguelike favorite. The conversation leans into whether the sequel preserves the heart of the original while confidently pushing its design forward. What…
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Super Mario: 40 Years of Innovation in Gaming
The Evolution of Super Mario: A 40-Year Journey In 2023, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic Super Mario franchise, a cornerstone of video gaming that has consistently reinvented itself. Instead of presenting a simple timeline, it’s fascinating to explore how different Mario titles fall into distinct gameplay categories, showcasing a clear evolution over…
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Super Mario Celebrates 40 Years: Evolution of Gaming
Introduction: Celebrating 40 Years of Super Mario As we mark the 40th anniversary of Super Mario, it’s fascinating to explore how this iconic franchise has continually reinvented the gaming landscape. Rather than a simple timeline, let’s delve into the various gameplay families that define Mario’s legacy, showcasing a clear logic behind each era’s innovations. Unique…