Tag: Game Design
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Stonewall: The Kiwi boardgame that refused defeat
Introduction: A Kiwi classic that has outlasted trends Stonewall is more than a board game in New Zealand. Since its first roll of the dice in 1996, it has become a cultural touchstone that families and friends reach for when the mood shifts from casual play to friendly competition. Born in a country with a…
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Stonewall: The Kiwi boardgame refusing defeat
Introduction: A Kiwi Classic That Endures Stonewall is more than a board game in New Zealand; it’s a touchstone of the country’s gaming culture. Since its launch in 1996, the game has become a staple in homes, clubs, and school halls, celebrated for its approachable rules, clever design, and the way it brings people together…
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Stonewall: The Kiwi Boardgame Refusing Defeat
Introduction: A Kiwi Classic with Staying Power Stonewall is more than a board game in New Zealand; it’s a cultural touchstone that has survived and thrived since its 1996 debut. Born from the minds of Mark McGregor and brothers Roger and Grant Bullot, Stonewall emerged at a time when New Zealand’s gaming scene was smaller…
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Developer Showcases Godot Character Controller Update
Overview: A Fresh Take on Character Control in Godot Indie studio Critsium has released a compelling gameplay demo that spotlights its updated character controller built with the Godot engine. The showcase focuses on how the controller translates player intent into smooth, responsive movement through a compact world designed to stress-test timing, input latency, and collision…
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How Cure: A Hospital Simulator uses Twitch to lure content creators
Rethinking discoverability for indie games In an industry where visibility can make or break a release, tiny indie studios often struggle to find an audience. Sentinel Games, the team behind Cure: A Hospital Simulator, is tackling this challenge head-on by weaving discoverability into the game’s core design. Rather than relying solely on traditional marketing, Cure…
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The RPS Selection Box: Edwin’s Bonus Games of the Year
Introduction: A year of games, distilled The RPS Selection Box is more than a bundle of titles; it’s a curated snapshot of a year in gaming. In this piece, we dive into Edwin’s bonus picks—the hidden gems and unconventional choices that complemented the big-name releases and often sparked the most lively conversations. If you’re catching…
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Nintendo Life’s Alternative Awards 2025: The Year in Quirky, Groundbreaking, and Pure Joy
Welcome to Nintendo Life’s Alternative Awards 2025 Another year has rolled by in the world of gaming, and Nintendo Life is here to celebrate the quirks, bold experiments, and unforgettable moments that defined 2025. The Alternative Awards aren’t about conventional blockbuster rankings; they highlight titles and trends that captured our imagination, pushed the boundaries of…
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Nintendo Life’s Alternative Awards 2025: A Year in Games Reimagined
Welcome to Nintendo Life’s Alternative Awards 2025 As the calendar turns to another year of gaming triumphs and surprises, Nintendo Life invites players, critics, and sleepers-turned-saviors to spotlight the titles that didn’t always headline the hype machine but earned their place in our collective memory. The Nintendo Life Alternative Awards 2025 are less about trophy…
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Developers Reveal Their Favorite Games of the Year
What makes a game stand out to the people who make them? Every year, the brightest minds in game development shape the industry not just by their own releases, but by the titles they champion. This year, we asked a diverse group of developers to share their favourite games of the year—ranging from ambitious indie…
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Is it okay for video games to be this good? Developers share their favorite games of the year
Why the year’s games sparked more talk than usual As the year wraps up, the gaming community often leans on lists and awards to crown the standout titles. This year, a different voice joins the conversation: the people who actually build the games. We asked a diverse group of developers to share their favorite games…