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game design

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Mobile Gaming

What Makes a Game Good for Mobile and Portable Play

As portable gaming grows beyond smartphones, game design principles shift. From casino games built around quick rounds to RPGs structured in chunks, different genres work well on smaller screens and handheld devices when they prioritize clarity, pacing

4 min read
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Gaming Industry and Business

Opinion: Most Games Don't Need Fishing Mechanics

A Shacknews critic argues that fishing mini-games are overused in genres where they don't belong, citing recent additions to Destiny 2 and Delta Force as examples of unnecessary padding.

2 min read