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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.

151 stories published
Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 42

Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 42

Unearthing Kokoro Clover Season 1, Rytmos, and the original Grand Theft Auto

Hinako faces off against a ghostly creature.

Thoughts on Silent Hill F

Exciting re-imagining or disappointing spinoff? It might be a little of both

Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 41

Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 41

Unearthing Tactical Nexus, Flinthook, Tiny Terrors, Tyranny, and Tarzan: Return to the Jungle

Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 40

Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 40

Unearthing Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo, Steel Assault, and Aero The Acro-Bat: Rascal Rival Revenge

The Appeal of Wholesome Games and Wholesome Direct

The Appeal of Wholesome Games and Wholesome Direct

Interviewing Matthew Taylor, founder of Wholesome Direct

Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 39

Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 39

Unearthing The Mummy Demastered, Warbits Plus, Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer, Phantasy Star Online 2:  New Genesis, Contract Rush DX

A composite image of various games, overlaid with a distressed knight character.

Studying Game Design Through Empiricism

How a more empirical view can delineate between a "good game" and a "successful game"

Peak: Climbing and Falling With Friends

Peak: Climbing and Falling With Friends

Meet you at the top

Hidden Gems of Game Design Volume 38

Hidden Gems of Game Design Volume 38

Unearthing Entity Researchers, Seven Kingdoms, Saiyuki: Journey West, and Prince of Persia

Hidden Gems of Game Design Volume 37

Hidden Gems of Game Design Volume 37

Unearthing Teocida, Orbital Bullet, and Crackdown

Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 36

Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 36

Unearthing Shadow Hearts, Guntastic, and Miscrits