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30 errors in game development

How to Avoid the 30 Biggest Indie Game Launch Mistakes

Matthew Dogherby12 Oct 2025

Based on extensive data and expert analysis, this definitive guide details the 30 Biggest Indie Game Launch Mistakes that sabotage indie developers. Learn how to master your Steam page, avoid irreversible marketing errors, and make smart business choices with our…

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Build a Thriving Indie Game Studio: The Complete Business Blueprint

Matthew Dogherby10 Oct 2025

The dream is intoxicating: quitting your day job to create amazing video games. But for many talented developers, this dream collides with a harsh reality. The missing piece isn’t passion or talent—it’s a solid business foundation. This guide moves beyond…

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An Engine’s Ambition: The leadwerks game engine

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The Leadwerks Game Engine was a story of ambition and unfulfilled potential. It was a technical pioneer in many ways, but was ultimately held back by a poor ecosystem, buggy tools, and an unsustainable market position. This is the cautionary…

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The Art and Science of Retro-Style Indie Game Development

Matthew Dogherby26 Sep 2025

Want to develop retro-style indie games that stand out? This guide covers everything from pixel art design and nostalgic gameplay to marketing strategies for 8-bit games. Combine classic charm with modern innovation and take your projects to the next level.…

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Unity NavMesh AI Navigation 2.0 – NavMesh Basics: A Step-by-Step Guide to…

Matthew Dogherby13 Jul 2025

Creating smart, responsive characters that move naturally through your game world is a cornerstone of immersive gameplay. Unity’s AI Navigation 2.0 system offers a powerful and scalable solution for intelligent pathfinding using NavMesh technology. In this comprehensive tutorial, we’ll walk…

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30 errors in game development

How to Avoid the 30 Biggest Indie Game…

Matthew Dogherby Oct 12, 2025

Based on extensive data and expert analysis, this definitive guide details the 30 Biggest Indie Game Launch Mistakes that sabotage indie developers. Learn how to master your Steam page, avoid irreversible marketing errors, and make smart business choices with our…

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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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