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Void Hunters Turn-Based RPG from Artifex Mundi Announced
18+ hour, 15+ min ago (224+ words) Artifex Mundi revealed their new project during FGS Live from GDC. Void Hunters is a F2P turn-based RPG hero-collector rooted in dark fantasy. Build a squad of hunters, make tactical decisions, and battle the world-consuming Void in a free-to-play, turn-based hero…...
The Influence of the Video Game Industry on Online Casinos
18+ hour, 25+ min ago (835+ words) Online casinos have adopted retention tactics from video game studios. Platforms using gamification achieve 75% retention compared to 50% for those without such features. Session length increases by 30-50% when sites include progress bars, achievement badges, and tiered reward systems borrowed from gaming....
Design Patterns That Keep Players Engaged in Modern Game UX
18+ hour, 21+ min ago (368+ words) Design Patterns That Keep Players Engaged in Modern Game UX'Gameindustry.com High-frequency choice interfaces shape how players interact with games in rapid, repeatable cycles, affecting engagement and retention. Contemporary examples from live service titles, competitive games, and other digital platforms…...
BlerDCon 2026 Was Bigger, Bolder and More Fun Than Ever
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (364+ words) BlerDCon wrapped up its ninth year with the kind of energy, creativity and community spirit that has made it one of the most interesting conventions in the region. GiN has been covering the show since 2018, and each year it seems…...
How Casino Verification Protects Player Accounts - Gameindustry.com
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (281+ words) Account verification is often viewed as an inconvenience, especially when it delays withdrawals. In 20252026, however, verification processes have become stricter across regulated markets. What feels like friction is actually a protective mechanism designed to secure both funds and identity? Verification…...
Wax Heads Slice of Life Record Store Game Gets First Trailer
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (156+ words) Wax Heads Slice of Life Record Store Game Gets First Trailer'Gameindustry.com In Wax Heads, players step into the role of the newest employee at Repeater Records " a legendary record shop known for always recommending the right vinyl to the…...
Michael Blaker’s Synth Saturday: Chapters 101-105 of "Hard Enough-Pokemon SI" by Viva01 - Gameindustry.com
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (193+ words) I'm a gamer, and voracious reader. I love stories of all kinds, except Twilight, and will partake in any meal subsisting of any type of medium. Raised in the Pacific Northwest and an avid admirer of Japanese culture and language....
Michael Blaker’s Synth Saturday: Chapters 101-105 of "Hard Enough-Pokemon SI" by Viva01
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (169+ words) Michael Blaker's Synth Saturday: Chapters 101-105 of "Hard Enough-Pokemon SI" by Viva01Gameindustry.com Hey all, I'm back for this week's Synth Saturday with more chapters in the life of Brock and his family. This Fic centers on someone who is reincarnated as…...
Fresh Look Examines Highguard’s Sudden Shutdown and the Live Service Problem
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (683+ words) In the last few days, it was announced that the multiplayer hero shooter Highguard, developed by Wildlight Entertainment, will be shutting down its servers on March 12. The news blindsided many players because the game had only launched a few weeks…...
Lovecraft Meets Power Washing in Sunken Engine
1+ week, 2+ day ago (318+ words) Vincent is a game reviewer, graphic designer, illustrator and insurance agent: He wears many hats, but none of them properly cover his bald spot. His long-term goal is to publish a comic of the story he and his wife created…...