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The Evolution of Difficulty in Video Games

Posted by Write Meow · July 22, 2024

Difficulty's hard to balance, and it's been something game developers have been wrestling with even during gaming's earliest years. From using it as content to incentivizing as rewards, let's look at how game difficulty has influenced game design, and how "hard games" can make for good gaming.

Chomping Through History: The Impact and Influence of Pac-Man in Gaming

Posted by Write Meow · May 28, 2024

Beloved game, media icon, and trendsetter, Pac-Man's done it all. Created by Toru Iwatani, this is the story of the little pizza that could appeal to everyone.

The DNA of a Good Shooter: What Makes a Good Top-Down Shooter Great

Posted by Write Meow · April 04, 2024

Shooters have always been a thrilling experience and are reliant on good game design to really shine. Let's take a look at what makes good shooters manage to stand out!

NES Games That Stood The Test Of Time

Posted by Write Meow · March 18, 2024

Classic games never truly fade, as these fantastic NES titles show. Let's have a look at some of them, and marvel at their timeless quality.

From Space Invaders to Touhou: The Evolution of the SHMUP Genre

Posted by Write Meow · March 11, 2024

Ever wondered how your favorite SHMUP game came to be? Look back at its past and see how far it's come. From its humble beginnings as a space shooter, to the dizzying heights of bullet hells, run-and-guns, and top-down games, SHMUPs have come far, and look to be staying strong.

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