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How to Avoid the 30 Biggest Indie Game Launch Mistakes

Matthew Dogherby Oct 12, 2025

Based on extensive data and expert analysis, this definitive guide details the…

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Build a Thriving Indie Game Studio: The Complete Business Blueprint

Matthew Dogherby Oct 10, 2025

The dream is intoxicating: quitting your day job to create amazing video…

A robotic hand labeled "UNITY/UNREAL" and a green energy wave labeled "GODOT" clash over a "LEADWERKS GAME ENGINE" cube, while animated characters react below in a server room—a dynamic scene highlighting game engine rivalry.

An Engine’s Ambition: The leadwerks game engine

Matthew Dogherby Sep 28, 2025

The Leadwerks Game Engine was a story of ambition and unfulfilled potential.…

A person sits at a desk using a vintage computer to play a retro-style indie game featuring pixel art of a knight and a red dragon, with gaming accessories and icons scattered around the room.

The Art and Science of Retro-Style Indie Game Development

Matthew Dogherby Sep 26, 2025

Want to develop retro-style indie games that stand out? This guide covers…

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A Strategic Framework for Games as a Service (GaaS) Metrics: 5 GaaS metrics pillars

Matthew Dogherby Nov 8, 2025

A strategic guide for developers on measuring Game as a Service health. This article breaks…

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Unity NavMesh AI Navigation 2.0 – NavMesh Basics: A Step-by-Step Guide to Intelligent AI Movement in Unity

Matthew Dogherby Jul 13, 2025

Creating smart, responsive characters that move naturally through your game world is a cornerstone of…

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Unleashing the Power of Chance: A Gamer’s Guide to Random Number Generators (2025)

Matthew Dogherby May 13, 2025

Unleashing the Power of Chance: A Gamer’s Guide to Random Number Generators. Generate truly random…

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