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10 ways to come up with a brilliant game idea (+2 bonus ideas)10 ways to come up with a brilliant game idea (+2 bonus ideas)

Sometimes it's tricky to come up with a great game idea. So, let's dive into 12 ways that you can get those creative juices flowing.

Mar 9, 2022

7 Min Read

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In-depth: Yacht Club gets transparent with sales numbers In-depth: Yacht Club gets transparent with sales numbers

bySimon Carless

Mar 8, 2022

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Pushing “Push Forward” Combat With Gameplay Pushing “Push Forward” Combat With Gameplay

Mar 7, 2022

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Video Game Composers: Thematic Approaches to Game Music (GDC)Video Game Composers: Thematic Approaches to Game Music (GDC)

byWinifred Phillips

Mar 4, 2022

9 Min Read

Steam Deck: What you should know about discovery Steam Deck: What you should know about discovery

bySimon Carless

Mar 3, 2022

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Keep your Numbers Off of Me: Why Tournaments Support Better Communities than Ladders Keep your Numbers Off of Me: Why Tournaments Support Better Communities than Ladders

byRichard Garfield

Mar 2, 2022

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