INDIE GAMES
Afterplay: When Retrogaming Becomes a Platform
Afterplay is not just a browser-based emulator: it is a persistent service that manages library, saves and cross-device sync, running games locally and using the cloud only to…
Carlo Cancelloni
Raised among consoles, personal computers, and coin-op games in arcades, I began writing my first video games on my Commodore C64. Between using Amos on Amiga and creating mods on PC, I never stopped writing demos, prototypes, and games. I am constantly searching for new ideas and structures for game development
VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT
After DLSS 5, what could the next step be?
The next step could be an asynchronously improved cache of textures and materials, with the risk of turning restoration into artistic reinterpretation.
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We played indie games before AAA even existed
There's a strange irony in how we tell the history of videogames today. The term indie games seems almost to identify a recent revolution, a modern response to…
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The Future of Physical Format in Video Games
For years, the debate over the disappearance of physical format has divided players, collectors, and the industry. Commentators often reduce the discussion to a contrast between disc and…
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Art vs Science: AI, Generative Tools, and the False Dichotomy in Game Development
Artificial intelligence in game development has become a battleground between blind enthusiasm and ideological rejection. Yet the real issue is not the existence of generative tools themselves, but…
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DLSS 5 and the End of Deterministic Rendering
With DLSS 5, rendering stops being deterministic. The same input can produce different images, turning graphics into a generative process. A shift that redefines visual consistency, gameplay, and…
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What is an Indie Game?
The term indie game has become increasingly central in today’s gaming culture. But what does indie actually mean in the context of video games? Often associated with small…
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From Arcades to Home Entertainment: The Evolution of Technology, Home Consoles, and New Distribution Models
During the ’80s and ’90s, arcades reigned supreme, offering players an experience that home consoles couldn’t match, both in graphics power and gameplay. Starting in the 2000s, however,…
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Unity Cancels the Controversial Runtime Fee and Updates Subscription Plans
Unity cancels the installation fee “Runtime Fee” and updates subscription plans for 2025 Unity Technologies announced today September 12, 2024, through an official statement, the cancellation of the…
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Interview with Dima Okhrimchuk, CEO of Drope.me, on the Drope.me Indie Games Awards
In this interview with the CEO of Drope.me, we will delve into Drope.me Indie Games Awards event, considering its role and impact in the sector
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Exploring the Differences between Roguelike, Roguelite and Metroidvania: Origins and Evolutions
The world of video games is a universe that is constantly evolving as time passes. New subcategories and genres emerge to meet the need for innovation and the…
INDIE GAMES
Sea of Stars: The New RPG That Revolutionizes the Genre
Sea of Stars is a new milestone in the world of RPGs, successfully blending classic and modern elements to create a unique gaming experience.