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What Is a Render Farm and Should You Be Using One?

Could using a render farm give you more time for animation and other projects?

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What Is a Procedural World in Video Games?

Procedural worlds/generation has become a fairly common term in video game discussion and design. But what exactly does it mean?

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What Are Foddian Games, and What's the Origin of the Name?

Foddian games are an entertaining watch for those who love streaming, but what exactly are they? And where did the name come from? Let's find out.

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7 Reasons Why You Should Ignore Ray Tracing in Video Games

Ray tracing might sound like a must-have feature to enable when you game, but it's far from necessary. You can even ignore it completely; here's why.

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8 Free Game Development Software Tools to Make Your Own Games

Ready to build your dream game? Whether you’ve never written a line of code in your life or you’re a C# expert, these free game makers are for you.

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What Are MMO Games, and How Have They Changed?

MMO games have had an interesting journey. While this genre has evolved throughout the years, there's a dedicated player base and for good reason.

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Are Video Games Getting Shorter?

With the sheer amount of games being released per year increasing, is game length being sacrificed? Let's find out.

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What Is Playtesting in Gaming? How to Get Involved

Want to contribute to a game's development? Playtesting might be for you, and you don't need to quit your day job in order to take part.

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How AI-Generated Games Could Impact the Games Industry

AI is getting into every sector, including video games. But what impact could AI-generated video games have on the industry? Let's find out.

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How to Create Your Own Indoor TTRPG Battle Map With Dungeondraft

Want to create a customized battle map for your TTRPG? Let's show you how to do it using Dungeondraft.

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What Are HD-2D Games and Why Are They So Popular?

HD-2D brings a timeless aesthetic to video games. But what exactly defines these kinds of games, and why do gamers love them? Let's find out.

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7 Reasons Why Developers Should Push for Shared Game Universes

Shared universes are prevalent in entertainment, most notably the MCU. But how could video game franchises fare in this area? We think pretty well.

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Will Game Subscription Services Lower the Quality of Future Games?

Game subscription services offer a host of benefits for gamers, but do they risk making the games we play worse?

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How to Kickstart Your Career in Building Indie Games

Have you always wanted to turn your passion for gaming into a career? Learn how to start building indie games.

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How to Start a Career in Video Game Animation

Do you love video games and have a passion for animation? Here are the steps you need to take to start your career in video game animation.

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P2W vs. F2P in Video Games, What’s the Difference?

If you've been gaming for even a few months, you've likely come across the terms "P2W" and "F2P". But what do they mean, and what's the difference?

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What Are Gacha Games, and Why Are They So Popular?

You might've come across gacha games in your mobile gaming adventures. But, what exactly are they, and why do loads of people play them?

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How to Become a Video Game Designer: A Step-by-Step Guide

Want to turn your passion for gaming into a career? Here are the best tips to becoming a top-notch video game designer with this step-by-step guide!

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10 Video Game Scores We Think Are Worthy of Winning a Grammy

Sit back and listen to these outstanding video game soundtracks.

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How to Improve Your Life by Treating It Like a Video Game

We always seek to improve our skills in video games, as well as have fun. But what if you could apply some video game concepts to real life?

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