Tips, tutorials, and insights on coding, scripting, and building game mechanics across various engines and languages.
Version control systems are a big part of my workflow anytime I’m building a game, whether it’s a solo project or a team effort. Version control is a pretty handy way to keep all your work organized, back up progress,…
Getting smooth gameplay on lowend hardware doesn’t have to feel impossible. Whether your PC is running an older CPU, integrated graphics, or limited RAM, a few smart tweaks can make your favorite games run a lot better. If you’re frustrated…
Sticking with a big project for months, or even years, can test your patience and drive. Whether you’re working on a passion project, chipping away at game development, cycling through a training plan, or handling repetitive shifts, staying pumped over…
If you’re building projects all by yourself, juggling design and programming can feel like running two marathons at the same time. I’ve been there plenty of times. Designing what the user sees while also handling all the code that powers…
Solo game development can feel like a wild ride, especially when you’re juggling coding, art, music, testing, and, oh yeah, trying to have a life outside your computer screen. Whether you’re aiming to get your indie title noticed or just…
Working on a long-term indie game isn’t just about killer gameplay or pixelperfect art. The code behind the scenes plays a big part in how things turn out, especially as projects stretch over months, or even years. Technical debt is…
Tired of waiting for Unity to enter Play Mode? Here’s a quick fix! As your Unity project grows in size, you’ve probably noticed an increasingly frustrating delay when you hit the Play button. Unity often takes a while to load…
Choosing a game engine can be one of the biggest decisions for any indie game developer. The right engine sets the vibe for your project and really shapes how smoothly the rest of your development adventure goes. With so many…
Scope creep in game development is a notorious villain. Imagine starting with a clear vision for your game, only to see it expand beyond recognition. Scope creep happens when additional tasks sneak their way into the project without proper evaluation…
Introduction to Game Development Game development is the art and science of creating interactive digital entertainment. It combines programming, storytelling, design, animation, sound, and marketing to deliver engaging experiences for players. Whether you’re building 2D pixel art games or immersive…