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What Makes Games Fun Basic Principles of Game Design

Forget everything you assumed about fun in games. Learn the psychology behind addictive gameplay that keeps players obsessed long after the novelty fades. Why can’t they stop?

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June 7, 2024

Boredom at Ubisoft Sparked Clair Obscur’s Unexpected Creative Rebellion

Developer boredom at Ubisoft birthed gaming's rebellious new child: Clair Obscur. When…

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May 16, 2025

Shroom and Gloom Defies Deckbuilding Traditions With Wild Roguelike Demo Live

Conventional deckbuilders beware: Shroom and Gloom lets you cook your enemies into…

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May 16, 2025

Panic Sweeps Game Studios After GTA 6 Delay Hits 2026

GTA 6's delay to 2026 triggered industry-wide panic as publishers frantically reshuffle…

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May 15, 2025