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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Observing game development from the outside-in as a first-time game design consultant
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Unearthing Spooky Express, Jail Dice: Roll to Break, Rick Henderson, and Champions of Regnum
Unearthing Zexion, OpenTTD, Bullets & Brains, and Werewolf: The Last Warrior
Unearthing the Gemcraft series, Beyond Sunset, and Zoo Tycoon
Unearthing Kokoro Clover Season 1, Rytmos, and the original Grand Theft Auto
Exciting re-imagining or disappointing spinoff? It might be a little of both
Unearthing Tactical Nexus, Flinthook, Tiny Terrors, Tyranny, and Tarzan: Return to the Jungle
Unearthing Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo, Steel Assault, and Aero The Acro-Bat: Rascal Rival Revenge
Interviewing Matthew Taylor, founder of Wholesome Direct
Unearthing The Mummy Demastered, Warbits Plus, Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer, Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis, Contract Rush DX
How a more empirical view can delineate between a "good game" and a "successful game"
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