In the past, size mattered. The biggest publishers with the largest budgets dominated the charts and set the trends. But the game industry is changing. Today, some of the most talked-about, most played, and most loved games aren’t coming from massive studios — So how are these smaller studios managing to outperform giants with millions […]
Great games don’t just survive on launch hype—they evolve, mutate, and live on through the hands of their communities. In 2025, game longevity isn’t just about updates from the dev team. It’s increasingly shaped by three unofficial pillars: loot systems, modding culture, and meme-worthy moments. These elements can’t be entirely engineered, but when they take […]
As players demand deeper narratives and more immersive experiences, the way we present information has become just as important as the story itself. In 2025, one of the most significant trends in narrative game design is the use of minimalist UI (User Interface) to enhance immersion. Gone are the days of screen-cluttering HUDs and over-explained […]
