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Josh Bycer
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Josh Bycer

A game design critic with more than a decade analyzing video games. I'm the author of the "Game Design Deep Dive series" and have interviewed hundreds of developers in the industry.

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cult of the lamb videogame gameplay
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Cult of the Lamb is a Devilishly Cute Roguelite

The nighttime is the right time...

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The Best Demos From October's Steam Next Fest
Feature

The Best Demos From October's Steam Next Fest

Handpicked for your enjoyment by the writers of Superjump!
Hidden Gems of Game Design: Volume 4
Feature

Hidden Gems of Game Design: Volume 4

Our team is back with another set of games that deserve more attention than they get
What is "Dark Side Monetization"?
Opinion

What is "Dark Side Monetization"?

Delving into dark game design patterns
The Cowabunga Collection is a TMNT Time Capsule
Review

The Cowabunga Collection is a TMNT Time Capsule

A pizza-filled museum
The (Not So) Secrets of Live Service Success
Game Design

The (Not So) Secrets of Live Service Success

The livelihood of live service games
Timothy and the Tower of Mu is a Tall Order
Review

Timothy and the Tower of Mu is a Tall Order

A dash of intense difficulty
Fashion Police Squad Has the Style, But Lacks the Substance
Review

Fashion Police Squad Has the Style, But Lacks the Substance

A stylish shooter
Hidden Gems of Game Design: Volume 3
Feature

Hidden Gems of Game Design: Volume 3

Our team is back with another set of games that deserve more attention than they get
The Modern Retro Mistakes of Game Developers
Game Design

The Modern Retro Mistakes of Game Developers

The art of making old new again
Is Dungeon Encounters the Best or Worst Dungeon Crawler?
Review

Is Dungeon Encounters the Best or Worst Dungeon Crawler?

99 Floors of Dungeon Crawling
Hell Pie Review
Review

Hell Pie Review

A swinging, swearing, good time