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Feel like it’s a huge problem with modern arcade throwbacks, where they’re really solid in their foundations, but just not nearly hard enough. So many of these games are in a big need of some juiced up difficulty.
November 20, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Feel like it’s a huge problem with modern arcade throwbacks, where they’re really solid in their foundations, but just not nearly hard enough. So many of these games are in a big need of some juiced up difficulty.
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First Half Life, 3 Screenshots
November 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM
First Half Life, 3 Screenshots
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This is Sektori! A twin-stick shooter I've been making (and documenting the journey) since April 2021. And it finally launched TODAY on Steam, PS5 and Xbox! Here's a fresh launch trailer, all shares highly appreciated. More game info in replies.
#indiegame #ps5 #xbox #steam #indiedev #gamedev
#indiegame #ps5 #xbox #steam #indiedev #gamedev
November 18, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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valve: this is the steam machi-
the collective internet: gabecube
the collective internet: gabecube
November 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
valve: this is the steam machi-
the collective internet: gabecube
the collective internet: gabecube
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2026 no more new video games. everyone take a break so we can all enjoy the classics
November 11, 2025 at 12:55 AM
2026 no more new video games. everyone take a break so we can all enjoy the classics
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29 long years have passed since I founded the emulation archive, Zophar's Domain, on 11.9.96. To this very day, the site still stands as a testament to an era that never actually disappeared but continues to live in the hearts of retrogamers all over the word. Emulation Forever!
November 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
29 long years have passed since I founded the emulation archive, Zophar's Domain, on 11.9.96. To this very day, the site still stands as a testament to an era that never actually disappeared but continues to live in the hearts of retrogamers all over the word. Emulation Forever!
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every time you refer to a significant mechanical change as 'Quality of Life' I add another turn of the wheel to your sentence in Samsara, many of you shall never escape.
October 31, 2025 at 8:39 AM
every time you refer to a significant mechanical change as 'Quality of Life' I add another turn of the wheel to your sentence in Samsara, many of you shall never escape.
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this is the type of shit reimu and marisa have to deal with every day
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October 28, 2025 at 6:50 AM
this is the type of shit reimu and marisa have to deal with every day
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i think the next fromsoftware game should have more obnoxious takeshi's castle style traversal sections like sen's fortress, they haven't pulled any shit like that in a long time
October 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
i think the next fromsoftware game should have more obnoxious takeshi's castle style traversal sections like sen's fortress, they haven't pulled any shit like that in a long time
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dude how do i get her off my screen
October 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
dude how do i get her off my screen
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Movie: YOU KILLED MY WIFE! THIS IS MY REVENGE!
YouTube: Why He Wants Revenge [Explained]
YouTube: Why He Wants Revenge [Explained]
October 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Movie: YOU KILLED MY WIFE! THIS IS MY REVENGE!
YouTube: Why He Wants Revenge [Explained]
YouTube: Why He Wants Revenge [Explained]
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Not against learning skills as I go along but Ninja Gaiden 4 cordons off Absorbing orbs to ult, the second layer of your ult, and OLUT (On Landing Ultimate Technique) and I just fundamentally disagree with that.
October 21, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Not against learning skills as I go along but Ninja Gaiden 4 cordons off Absorbing orbs to ult, the second layer of your ult, and OLUT (On Landing Ultimate Technique) and I just fundamentally disagree with that.
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you can learn so much from video games
October 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
you can learn so much from video games
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halloween themed notification sounds for discord fuckyou fuckyou fuckyou *destroys* *destroys* *destroys*
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October 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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That and the extent to which they solve that problem will always be within their comfort levels. Souls didn't reshape the industry in its image because it made people comfortable right off the bat
October 18, 2025 at 11:17 AM
That and the extent to which they solve that problem will always be within their comfort levels. Souls didn't reshape the industry in its image because it made people comfortable right off the bat
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The confident approach builds taste - it asks the player to engage with something they don't necessarily like already in order to subvert it. The insecure approach reinforces taste - it gives players what they want, and doesn't ever pressure them into expanding their mind even slightly
October 18, 2025 at 7:26 AM
The confident approach builds taste - it asks the player to engage with something they don't necessarily like already in order to subvert it. The insecure approach reinforces taste - it gives players what they want, and doesn't ever pressure them into expanding their mind even slightly
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Souls devs give you a game, and know that there is a non 0% chance that THIS is the game a bunch of players will experience,with no easy mode stuff.They are completely fine with it because they know that their game is fun when its at its most difficult. It's a subtle distinction, but it's meaningful
October 18, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Souls devs give you a game, and know that there is a non 0% chance that THIS is the game a bunch of players will experience,with no easy mode stuff.They are completely fine with it because they know that their game is fun when its at its most difficult. It's a subtle distinction, but it's meaningful
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I feel like a lot of developers who look at Souls style "craft your own difficulty" approach are missing that Souls, in its neutral state, is at its most difficult. You unlock easy modes through exploration of the world & systems, you don't start with a piss easy game & look for challenge
October 18, 2025 at 7:17 AM
I feel like a lot of developers who look at Souls style "craft your own difficulty" approach are missing that Souls, in its neutral state, is at its most difficult. You unlock easy modes through exploration of the world & systems, you don't start with a piss easy game & look for challenge
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guy on the internet: you see Game Designer was inspired by a hitchhiking expedition in bavaria, you shouldn't actually play videogames
Game Designer: I have a permanent after image of Tower of Druaga burned into my retinas, I tried to have it surgically corrected but it's still there
Game Designer: I have a permanent after image of Tower of Druaga burned into my retinas, I tried to have it surgically corrected but it's still there
October 17, 2025 at 2:55 AM
guy on the internet: you see Game Designer was inspired by a hitchhiking expedition in bavaria, you shouldn't actually play videogames
Game Designer: I have a permanent after image of Tower of Druaga burned into my retinas, I tried to have it surgically corrected but it's still there
Game Designer: I have a permanent after image of Tower of Druaga burned into my retinas, I tried to have it surgically corrected but it's still there
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this steam next fest to keep things exciting consider taking a drink every time a game asks you to pick one temporary upgrade from a selection of three temporary upgrades
October 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
this steam next fest to keep things exciting consider taking a drink every time a game asks you to pick one temporary upgrade from a selection of three temporary upgrades
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On a related note, this is why "Roguelikes" are getting tired and annoying. Not only is it certain you won't win your first go around, it IS certain that you will win eventually even without changing your approach or learning new things about the game. This is a hell made of met expectations.
August 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
On a related note, this is why "Roguelikes" are getting tired and annoying. Not only is it certain you won't win your first go around, it IS certain that you will win eventually even without changing your approach or learning new things about the game. This is a hell made of met expectations.
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been enjoying silksong so much that I'm scared to finish it, honestly. that's a weird nostalgic feeling in itself
October 8, 2025 at 9:13 AM
been enjoying silksong so much that I'm scared to finish it, honestly. that's a weird nostalgic feeling in itself
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More writing/vids/etc. on game design should be treated as a piece of a convo rather than being seen as the final word or being seen as worthless & wrong. Feels like ppl only respond to stuff when it makes them mad, and no ideas get built on
October 6, 2025 at 10:54 PM
More writing/vids/etc. on game design should be treated as a piece of a convo rather than being seen as the final word or being seen as worthless & wrong. Feels like ppl only respond to stuff when it makes them mad, and no ideas get built on