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Browser Games With Real Stakes: A Look at Simple Mechanics Done Well - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
This article analyzes successful browser games like 2048, Wordle, Suika Game, and QWOP, highlighting how simple, precisely tuned mechanics, rather than scope or marketing, drive player engagement. It explores how these games leverage instant feedback and clear rules to create addictive experiences, drawing parallels to effective design principles in other industries.
Famed indie dev refuses to uninstall Baldur's Gate 3 even after finding Act 3 "too big" to finish:…
Indie developer Bennett Foddy, known for QWOP and Getting Over It, admits he has yet to finish Baldur's Gate 3 due to its massive Act 3. He finds the game's scope daunting and has kept it installed despite not actively playing, a sentiment shared by many players. Foddy also mentioned that he is looking forward to the release of Divinity.
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Stellaris is celebrating its 10th anniversary with continued DLC support, a testament to its enduring popularity. Designer Bennett Foddy expresses his admiration for 'friendslop' games and has uninstalled Baldur's Gate 3.
Bennett Foddy, designer of QWOP and Baby Steps, is obsessed with friendslop games and won't uninstall Baldur's Gate 3, even though he'll probably never finish it: 'It was too big and so I stopped'
Designer Bennett Foddy discusses his PC gaming habits, including his obsession with 'friendslop' games and why he hasn't uninstalled Baldur's Gate 3 despite finding it too large to finish. He also touches on his own games like QWOP and Baby Steps, and his current interest in roguelikes like Brogue and NetHack.
Ignoring Valve's Half-Life lessons, Baby Steps dev says trolling players with level design is important, actually
Baby Steps designer Gabe Cuzzillo discussed the game's intentional use of maze-like level design, contrasting it with Valve's Half-Life approach. He argues that intentionally creating confusing paths encourages players to explore the game's boundaries and discover unique solutions, fostering a more engaging experience.
2026 Game Developers Choice Awards winners announced
The winners for the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards have been announced. Several titles were recognized across various categories, including Best Audio, Best Debut, Best Design, Innovation Award, Best Narrative, Best Technology, Best Visual Art, Social Impact, and Audience Award. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Blue Prince were among the most nominated games.
Thanks for injecting me with 500 Cursed Black Knight Ultra Greatswords
This article recounts a personal experience of having a Dark Souls 2 save file corrupted by a hacker who injected 500 cursed Black Knight Ultra Greatswords, causing the game to crash. The author explores the game's complex reputation, the technical reasons behind the crashes, community-developed anti-cheat mods like Blue Acolyte, and ultimately tracks down the hacker to understand the motivations behind such actions.
