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Ultim8Gmr is an editorial-first gaming and pop culture magazine for people who build, break, and think in worlds of play.
Building Gotham in Bricks: The Art and Design of LEGO Batman — Legacy of the Dark Knight.
A look at how TT Games blends Arkham’s cinematic mood with LEGO’s modular charm.
#GameArt #EnvironmentDesign #LEGOBatman #GothamCity #ArtDirection #Ultim8gmr setpixel.artstation.com/blog/3Ze0A/b...
A look at how TT Games blends Arkham’s cinematic mood with LEGO’s modular charm.
#GameArt #EnvironmentDesign #LEGOBatman #GothamCity #ArtDirection #Ultim8gmr setpixel.artstation.com/blog/3Ze0A/b...
Building Gotham in Bricks: The Art and Design of LEGO Batman - Legacy of the Dark Knight
A deep look at LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’s art direction, open-world Gotham design, and gameplay evolution as first seen at Gamescom 2025.
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October 10, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Building Gotham in Bricks: The Art and Design of LEGO Batman — Legacy of the Dark Knight.
A look at how TT Games blends Arkham’s cinematic mood with LEGO’s modular charm.
#GameArt #EnvironmentDesign #LEGOBatman #GothamCity #ArtDirection #Ultim8gmr setpixel.artstation.com/blog/3Ze0A/b...
A look at how TT Games blends Arkham’s cinematic mood with LEGO’s modular charm.
#GameArt #EnvironmentDesign #LEGOBatman #GothamCity #ArtDirection #Ultim8gmr setpixel.artstation.com/blog/3Ze0A/b...
2025’s holiday lineup is pure chaos.
10 games. 4 months. Countless ways to break your thumbs.
From Silksong’s precision gauntlets to COD’s parkour firefights,
breakdown:https://ultimategaming.substack.com/p/9-games-to-dominate-the-2025-holidays #IndieGames #AAA #VideoGames #GameDev
10 games. 4 months. Countless ways to break your thumbs.
From Silksong’s precision gauntlets to COD’s parkour firefights,
breakdown:https://ultimategaming.substack.com/p/9-games-to-dominate-the-2025-holidays #IndieGames #AAA #VideoGames #GameDev
August 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
2025’s holiday lineup is pure chaos.
10 games. 4 months. Countless ways to break your thumbs.
From Silksong’s precision gauntlets to COD’s parkour firefights,
breakdown:https://ultimategaming.substack.com/p/9-games-to-dominate-the-2025-holidays #IndieGames #AAA #VideoGames #GameDev
10 games. 4 months. Countless ways to break your thumbs.
From Silksong’s precision gauntlets to COD’s parkour firefights,
breakdown:https://ultimategaming.substack.com/p/9-games-to-dominate-the-2025-holidays #IndieGames #AAA #VideoGames #GameDev
Fog. Blood. Loyalty. In Mafia: The Old Country, every street in Sicily has a price - and Enzo Favara’s paying in full. Our full review + Gamescom predictions are here.
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#MafiaTheOldCountry #Ultim8Gmr #gamedev #videogames #actionadventuregame
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#MafiaTheOldCountry #Ultim8Gmr #gamedev #videogames #actionadventuregame
August 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Fog. Blood. Loyalty. In Mafia: The Old Country, every street in Sicily has a price - and Enzo Favara’s paying in full. Our full review + Gamescom predictions are here.
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#MafiaTheOldCountry #Ultim8Gmr #gamedev #videogames #actionadventuregame
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#MafiaTheOldCountry #Ultim8Gmr #gamedev #videogames #actionadventuregame
July in Review: What Makes Games Unforgettable?
From Journey to top game environments, we explored how worldbuilding, pacing, and biometrics shape lasting impact.
Catch up on the best of July ultimategaming.substack.com/p/july-in-re...
#GameDev #NarrativeDesign #Worldbuilding #IndieDev #Ultim8Gmr
From Journey to top game environments, we explored how worldbuilding, pacing, and biometrics shape lasting impact.
Catch up on the best of July ultimategaming.substack.com/p/july-in-re...
#GameDev #NarrativeDesign #Worldbuilding #IndieDev #Ultim8Gmr
July in Review: How Games Make Us Feel
By Nerina van Wyk Ultim8gmr | Monthly Subscriber Feature
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July 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
July in Review: What Makes Games Unforgettable?
From Journey to top game environments, we explored how worldbuilding, pacing, and biometrics shape lasting impact.
Catch up on the best of July ultimategaming.substack.com/p/july-in-re...
#GameDev #NarrativeDesign #Worldbuilding #IndieDev #Ultim8Gmr
From Journey to top game environments, we explored how worldbuilding, pacing, and biometrics shape lasting impact.
Catch up on the best of July ultimategaming.substack.com/p/july-in-re...
#GameDev #NarrativeDesign #Worldbuilding #IndieDev #Ultim8Gmr
Immersion isn’t about losing yourself; it’s about dialing in.
Games don’t make you disappear. They demand full focus. That’s Flow State.
Read more: ultimategaming.substack.com/p/the-lie-of...
What’s your most “awake” moment in a game?
#GameDesign #gamedev #indiedev
Games don’t make you disappear. They demand full focus. That’s Flow State.
Read more: ultimategaming.substack.com/p/the-lie-of...
What’s your most “awake” moment in a game?
#GameDesign #gamedev #indiedev
The Lie of 'Losing Yourself': Why Immersion Isn’t What You Think
by Nerina van Wyk // Ultim8gmr
ultimategaming.substack.com
July 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Immersion isn’t about losing yourself; it’s about dialing in.
Games don’t make you disappear. They demand full focus. That’s Flow State.
Read more: ultimategaming.substack.com/p/the-lie-of...
What’s your most “awake” moment in a game?
#GameDesign #gamedev #indiedev
Games don’t make you disappear. They demand full focus. That’s Flow State.
Read more: ultimategaming.substack.com/p/the-lie-of...
What’s your most “awake” moment in a game?
#GameDesign #gamedev #indiedev
Ultim8Gmr: Journey made you feel without cutscenes.
Our feature + Top 5 Books shows how indies can do it too.
[https://ultimategaming.substack.com/p/journey-the-psychology-of-immersion]
#gamedev #JourneyGame #immersion @thatgamecompany
Our feature + Top 5 Books shows how indies can do it too.
[https://ultimategaming.substack.com/p/journey-the-psychology-of-immersion]
#gamedev #JourneyGame #immersion @thatgamecompany
July 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Ultim8Gmr: Journey made you feel without cutscenes.
Our feature + Top 5 Books shows how indies can do it too.
[https://ultimategaming.substack.com/p/journey-the-psychology-of-immersion]
#gamedev #JourneyGame #immersion @thatgamecompany
Our feature + Top 5 Books shows how indies can do it too.
[https://ultimategaming.substack.com/p/journey-the-psychology-of-immersion]
#gamedev #JourneyGame #immersion @thatgamecompany
Mafia: The Old Country’s 9-minute reveal is🥵! Enzo sneaks, drives, & fights 1900s Sicily w/Unreal Engine 5’s polish. Our article breaks down how these mechanics craft a crime epic. Out Aug 2025! #MafiaTheOldCountry #Gaming [https://ultimategaming.substack.com/p/mafia-the-old-country-new-gameplay]
July 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Mafia: The Old Country’s 9-minute reveal is🥵! Enzo sneaks, drives, & fights 1900s Sicily w/Unreal Engine 5’s polish. Our article breaks down how these mechanics craft a crime epic. Out Aug 2025! #MafiaTheOldCountry #Gaming [https://ultimategaming.substack.com/p/mafia-the-old-country-new-gameplay]
A World Worth Exploring is LIVE!
Top 10 game environments of the last 5 years, from Elden Ring’s cursed plains to Sable’s sunburnt sands.
What's your favourite?
Drop your favorite 👇
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#gamedev #worldbuilding #IndieGames #GameArt #gaming
Top 10 game environments of the last 5 years, from Elden Ring’s cursed plains to Sable’s sunburnt sands.
What's your favourite?
Drop your favorite 👇
🔗 ultimategaming.substack.com/p/a-world-wo...
#gamedev #worldbuilding #IndieGames #GameArt #gaming
July 8, 2025 at 11:41 AM
A World Worth Exploring is LIVE!
Top 10 game environments of the last 5 years, from Elden Ring’s cursed plains to Sable’s sunburnt sands.
What's your favourite?
Drop your favorite 👇
🔗 ultimategaming.substack.com/p/a-world-wo...
#gamedev #worldbuilding #IndieGames #GameArt #gaming
Top 10 game environments of the last 5 years, from Elden Ring’s cursed plains to Sable’s sunburnt sands.
What's your favourite?
Drop your favorite 👇
🔗 ultimategaming.substack.com/p/a-world-wo...
#gamedev #worldbuilding #IndieGames #GameArt #gaming
Mind and Space decodes Clair Obscur’s biometric worlds with the Environmental Storytelling Triangle! Visuals, Sound, or Story. What makes a game immersive? Reply and read: [ultimategaming.substack.com/p/mind-and-space-biometrics-in-storytelling]. #DecodeTheGame #ClairObscur
July 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Mind and Space decodes Clair Obscur’s biometric worlds with the Environmental Storytelling Triangle! Visuals, Sound, or Story. What makes a game immersive? Reply and read: [ultimategaming.substack.com/p/mind-and-space-biometrics-in-storytelling]. #DecodeTheGame #ClairObscur
July 2025 is LIVE! Explore Mind and Space with Clair Obscur’s storytelling, Mina the Hollower’s retro vibes, game art tutorials, procedural tech, and AI trends. What game world inspires you? Reply! [https://substack.com/home/post/p-167161486] #GameDev #Gaming #RetroGaming
July 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
July 2025 is LIVE! Explore Mind and Space with Clair Obscur’s storytelling, Mina the Hollower’s retro vibes, game art tutorials, procedural tech, and AI trends. What game world inspires you? Reply! [https://substack.com/home/post/p-167161486] #GameDev #Gaming #RetroGaming
Can a game haunt you without saying a word?
Atomfall’s bunkers & foggy moors speak louder than cutscenes. Our guide shows how design, art & sound tell chilling stories—no dialogue needed.
Environmental storytelling, decoded:
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#GameDesign #Atomfall
Atomfall’s bunkers & foggy moors speak louder than cutscenes. Our guide shows how design, art & sound tell chilling stories—no dialogue needed.
Environmental storytelling, decoded:
🔗 ultimategaming.substack.com/p/environmen...
#GameDesign #Atomfall
May 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Can a game haunt you without saying a word?
Atomfall’s bunkers & foggy moors speak louder than cutscenes. Our guide shows how design, art & sound tell chilling stories—no dialogue needed.
Environmental storytelling, decoded:
🔗 ultimategaming.substack.com/p/environmen...
#GameDesign #Atomfall
Atomfall’s bunkers & foggy moors speak louder than cutscenes. Our guide shows how design, art & sound tell chilling stories—no dialogue needed.
Environmental storytelling, decoded:
🔗 ultimategaming.substack.com/p/environmen...
#GameDesign #Atomfall
May and June 2025 are shaping up to be a landmark moment in gaming.
Doom goes medieval
Elden Ring doubles down on darkness
Nintendo brings Mario, Zelda, and Cyberpunk to Switch 2
And that's just the start.
ultimategaming.substack.com/p/the-ultima...
#games #gamedevelopment #indiegames #newreleases
Doom goes medieval
Elden Ring doubles down on darkness
Nintendo brings Mario, Zelda, and Cyberpunk to Switch 2
And that's just the start.
ultimategaming.substack.com/p/the-ultima...
#games #gamedevelopment #indiegames #newreleases
The Ultimate Gamer's Guide to May & June 2025
Top Game Releases You Can’t Miss By Louis van Wyk
ultimategaming.substack.com
May 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
May and June 2025 are shaping up to be a landmark moment in gaming.
Doom goes medieval
Elden Ring doubles down on darkness
Nintendo brings Mario, Zelda, and Cyberpunk to Switch 2
And that's just the start.
ultimategaming.substack.com/p/the-ultima...
#games #gamedevelopment #indiegames #newreleases
Doom goes medieval
Elden Ring doubles down on darkness
Nintendo brings Mario, Zelda, and Cyberpunk to Switch 2
And that's just the start.
ultimategaming.substack.com/p/the-ultima...
#games #gamedevelopment #indiegames #newreleases
How do games tell stories without words? Our new guide dives into environmental storytelling, with Atomfall’s haunting British apocalypse. Learn how level design & atmosphere create immersive narratives! ultimategaming.substack.com/p/environmen... #GameDesign #Atomfall
Environmental Storytelling in Game Design: How Atomfall Crafts Immersive Narratives Without Words
A comprehensive guide to environmental storytelling in games - how to combine level design, art, and atmosphere to craft rich and immersive narrative worlds without relying on dialogue or cutscenes.
ultimategaming.substack.com
May 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
How do games tell stories without words? Our new guide dives into environmental storytelling, with Atomfall’s haunting British apocalypse. Learn how level design & atmosphere create immersive narratives! ultimategaming.substack.com/p/environmen... #GameDesign #Atomfall
RuneScape: Dragonwilds – A Survival Game with a RuneScape Twist substack.com/@ultim8gmr/n...
Do you believe Dragonwilds will elevate the RuneScape legacy or simply follow a trend? Let us know your predictions and thoughts in the comments below.
Do you believe Dragonwilds will elevate the RuneScape legacy or simply follow a trend? Let us know your predictions and thoughts in the comments below.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds – A Survival Game with a RuneScape Twist
Exploring Jagex’s Bold Leap into the Survival Genre: Can Dragonwilds Innovate or Is It Just Another Trend?
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April 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
RuneScape: Dragonwilds – A Survival Game with a RuneScape Twist substack.com/@ultim8gmr/n...
Do you believe Dragonwilds will elevate the RuneScape legacy or simply follow a trend? Let us know your predictions and thoughts in the comments below.
Do you believe Dragonwilds will elevate the RuneScape legacy or simply follow a trend? Let us know your predictions and thoughts in the comments below.
⚔️ Path of Exile 2 Is Exploding — But Is It Finally Ready to Step Out of Diablo’s Shadow?
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⚔️ Path of Exile 2 Is Exploding — But Is It Finally Ready to Step Out of Diablo’s Shadow?
Path of Exile 2’s Brutal Rebirth: A Diablo-Slaying Contender Emerges"
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April 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
⚔️ Path of Exile 2 Is Exploding — But Is It Finally Ready to Step Out of Diablo’s Shadow?
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Schedule I Is the Drug Empire Sim You Didn’t Know You Needed — But Is It More Than Just a Meme?
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Schedule I Is the Drug Empire Sim You Didn’t Know You Needed — But Is It More Than Just a Meme?
How a Meme-Tier Drug Empire Sim Became One of Steam’s Most Addictive Strategy Games
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April 1, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Schedule I Is the Drug Empire Sim You Didn’t Know You Needed — But Is It More Than Just a Meme?
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Atomfall Is Shaping Up to Be 2025’s Most Unnerving Post-Apocalyptic Experience
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Atomfall Is Shaping Up to Be 2025’s Most Unnerving Post-Apocalyptic Experience
Britain’s Nuclear Nightmare Awaits
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March 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Atomfall Is Shaping Up to Be 2025’s Most Unnerving Post-Apocalyptic Experience
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33 Immortals Deep Dive: Thunder Lotus’ Bold Take on Multiplayer Roguelikes
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33 Immortals Deep Dive: Thunder Lotus’ Bold Take on Multiplayer Roguelikes
Everything we Know About the 33-Player Co-op Action Roguelike Coming in 2025
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March 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
33 Immortals Deep Dive: Thunder Lotus’ Bold Take on Multiplayer Roguelikes
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🎤 Tomodachi Life Is Back – And Nintendo Fans Are Losing Their Minds
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🎤 Tomodachi Life Is Back – And Nintendo Fans Are Losing Their Minds
.....is officially in development for the Nintendo Switch and slated for a 2026 release
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March 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🎤 Tomodachi Life Is Back – And Nintendo Fans Are Losing Their Minds
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From Turn-Based Strategy to Action-Packed Battles: The World of Mobile RPGs
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From Turn-Based Strategy to Action-Packed Battles: The World of Mobile RPGs
Ever found yourself glued to your phone, grinding levels, unlocking legendary loot, and diving deep into fantasy worlds? That’s the magic of mobile RPGs!
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March 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
From Turn-Based Strategy to Action-Packed Battles: The World of Mobile RPGs
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