Search The Query
Search
Game Developers Blog

The latest articles in the Game Developers Blog

30 errors in game development

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…

A person at a computer faces a winding gold coin path leading up a mountain to a castle, with signs labeled ideas, code, art, marketing, business blueprint, customers, and success castle.

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.…

Image Not Found
Split image: Left shows a person at the base of a crumbling mountain marked "FAIL," illustrating the Game Design Paradox. Right shows the same person atop a glowing peak labeled "LEVEL COMPLETE.

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

Matthew Dogherby Nov 11, 2025

Fun isn’t the absence of pain. It’s the mastery of pain." We dive deep into…

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 everything from pixel…

People in spacesuits walk along a path in a colorful, fantastical landscape with futuristic buildings, vibrant trees, and unusual animals, their journey guided by AI Navigation through this imaginative terrain.

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…