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How Much Does It Cost To Make A Video Game?

Matthew Dogherby27 Dec 2025

Ever wondered on How Much Does It Cost To Make A Video Game?? No? Don´t look further, as in this article, we’ll dive into the world of game development costs, from indie gems to blockbuster hits. We’ll explore the factors…

Making Fun: A Practical Design Toolkit for Building Games That Work

Making Fun: A Practical Design Toolkit for Building Games That Work

Matthew Dogherby17 Nov 2025

Great games are not accidents. They are deliberate constructions built from choices that shape what players feel, think, and do. Designing for a generic idea of fun is like trying to build a house on fog. Players disagree about what…

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5 Game-Changing Updates in flax game engine 1.11 That Prove the ‘Indie…

Matthew Dogherby11 Nov 2025

Flax 1.11 is a significant engine update, incorporating over 929 commits and merging 129 Pull Requests. The core engine received major performance upgrades through improved multi-threading for physics simulation and content streaming, leading to better scalability in large projects; for…

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The Game Design Paradox: Why We Love to Play With Pain

Matthew Dogherby11 Nov 2025

Fun isn’t the absence of pain. It’s the mastery of pain." We dive deep into the 7 pillars of game design that turn frustration into flow, from Super Mario’s hidden lessons to Zelda’s endless mystery. Learn how designers build "growth…

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

A strategic guide for developers on measuring Game as a Service health. This article breaks down the 5 key metric pillars, from D1/D7/D30 retention diagnostics to LTV optimization.

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How Much Does It Cost To Make A…

Matthew Dogherby Dec 27, 2025

Ever wondered on How Much Does It Cost To Make A Video Game?? No? Don´t look further, as in this article, we’ll dive into the world of game development costs, from indie gems to blockbuster hits. We’ll explore the factors…

Expert Indie Game Development Guides & Resources

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Welcome to Game Developers Hub, a professional resource created by Matthew Dogherby to empower the next generation of creators. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, we bridge the gap between hobbyist coding and professional game production.

Our mission is to provide actionable insights that tutorials often skip. Whether you are mastering Unity C# Finite State Machines, exploring the Flax Engine, or navigating the legal complexities of Steam self-publishing and W-8BEN tax forms, our content is built on real-world failures and successes. From hitting the 10,000 wishlist benchmark to optimizing Mecanim animation controllers, we provide the technical and business roadmap you need to launch your game successfully in 2026.

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How Much Does It Cost To Make A Video Game?

Ever wondered on How Much Does It Cost To Make A Video Game?? No? Don´t look further, as in this article, we’ll dive into the world of game development costs, from indie gems to blockbuster hits. We’ll explore the factors that drive up expenses, like staff wages and marketing investments. Plus, we’ll discuss funding methods … Read more

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