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'Just put it on Steam!' is Not a Strategy 'Just put it on Steam!' is Not a Strategy

The reason for this post is simple: I've seen too many talks and articles stating that the path to success in game development is to 'make a great game'. In a market brimming with 'great games', how do you stand out? What's your strategy?

byTara Brannigan

Sep 29, 2015

6 Min Read

Staples of Game Design, Part I: The Crate Staples of Game Design, Part I: The Crate

Sep 29, 2015

8 Min Read

Whales Do Not Swim in the Desert Whales Do Not Swim in the Desert

byRamin Shokrizade

Sep 29, 2015

10 Min Read

LFG: Why Your Gamedev Idea is Important But Not As Much As You Think LFG: Why Your Gamedev Idea is Important But Not As Much As You Think

byBjørn Furuknap

Sep 28, 2015

6 Min Read

Lying Through Your Teeth And Other Great Ways To Fix Your Tutorial Lying Through Your Teeth And Other Great Ways To Fix Your Tutorial

byEthan Benanav

Sep 28, 2015

5 Min Read

The Power of Random Reinforcement The Power of Random Reinforcement

byFilip Wiltgren

Sep 28, 2015

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