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devlog
Apr 29, 20263 min read

From Prototype to Production: When Your Game Jam Project Deserves a Full Release

You built something special at a game jam. Now what? A practical guide to evaluating, scoping, and transitioning a prototype into a commercial game — without falling into the 'second system' trap.

Game JamIndie DevProductionProject Management
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tutorial
Apr 5, 20268 min read

How to Make a Steam Trailer That Sells Your Indie Game

Your Steam trailer is your game's first impression. Here's how to plan, shoot, and edit a trailer inside Unreal Engine 5 that converts store page visitors into wishlists.

SteamMarketing
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tutorial
Apr 2, 20267 min read

Unreal Engine vs Unity in 2026: An Honest Comparison for Indie Developers

A practical, no-hype comparison of Unreal Engine 5 and Unity for indie game developers in 2026 — covering performance, tooling, pricing, learning curve, and when each engine is the better choice.

Unreal EngineUnity
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tutorial
Mar 31, 202610 min read

The Solo Indie Dev's UE5 Toolkit: What We'd Install on Day One

A curated list of essential Unreal Engine 5 tools, plugins, and resources for solo indie developers — from free community favorites to production-grade plugins that save weeks of development time.

Unreal EngineIndie Dev
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announcement
Mar 24, 20265 min read

Why We Chose No Subscriptions, No Royalties, and Full Source Code

Our licensing philosophy explained — why we believe game development tools should be one-time purchases with full source access, and how this decision shapes everything we build.

BusinessLicensing
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devlog
Mar 19, 20263 min read

From Game Jam to Shipped Title: Building an RPG Prototype in a Single Weekend

How we built a playable RPG prototype in 48 hours using pre-built gameplay systems — complete with combat, inventory, dialogue, and quests — and what we learned along the way.

Game JamRpg
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