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The Tragedy of Skull and Bones
The disappointment lies less in the game itself and more in the industry as a whole
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JB Oger
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November 2023

Lessons from a Smart Watermelon
Five design takeaways from a suprising hit game
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JB Oger

October 2023

Marvel Avengers First Hour Problem
When the intro misses the mark & what we can learn from it
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JB Oger
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When Should You Abandon Your Objectives?
Setting goals is important, but there are three situations where you should consider dropping them.
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JB Oger
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August 2023

‘Follow The Fun’ is a Trap
When the ubiquitous development advice doesn't work, and what to do instead
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JB Oger
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July 2023

The Game Design of Tour de France
A look at how one of the biggest sport competition is continuously tweaked to create the most interesting challenge
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JB Oger
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GMTK Jam 2023: Discover my Step-by-step Design Process
Follow along as I create an original game in 48 hours
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JB Oger
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June 2023

The Unfair Lie That Ruined Demos
What could go wrong if I misinterpret data to make a shocking argument?
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JB Oger
Cracking the Paradox of Branching Narratives
What can you do when too many choices is unsustainable?
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JB Oger
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May 2023

The Emotions of Rogue-Lites
Using technical jargon is cool, but how about discussing sensation?
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JB Oger
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March 2023

Intro To Rational Game Design
The art of looking at game mechanics with a scientific lens to find variety.
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JB Oger
The Secret Sauce of Vampire Survivors
Cheap price doesn't make a game addictive, clever design does.
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JB Oger
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