Indie Interview With Jake Houston

For this episode of the perceptive podcast, I spoke with Jake Houston who is a solo developer working on his rhythmic RPG Game Over. We spoke about working on the game, RPG design and more.

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Indie Interview With Jake Houston

For this episode of the perceptive podcast, I spoke with Jake Houston who is a solo developer working on his rhythmic RPG Game Over. We spoke about working on the game, RPG design and more.

Systems, Feedback, and Flow: What Slot Games Can Teach Us About Game Design

Game design, at its core, is about creating systems that hold attention. Whether in a complex strategy title or a minimalist mobile game, the same principles apply: clear rules, responsive feedback, and a structure that encourages continued engagement. While slot games are often discussed in a different context than traditional video games, they offer a […]

The Technical Leap of Browser-Based Gaming

If you spent your evenings glued to a monitor in the mid-2000s, you no doubt remember the absolute faff of getting a browser game to run. You would load up Newgrounds for a quick session of Alien Hominid or try to jump into the original RuneScape, only to hit a brick wall. A grey box […]

Why Gaming Marketing Works Better When Creator Discovery Stops Being Guesswork

Game marketing gets messy fast when the creator side of the process is handled through scattered spreadsheets, old contact lists, and instinct alone. That problem has become more visible as more studios try to build awareness through YouTube, Twitch, and creator-led coverage instead of relying only on paid ads or storefront placement. Cloutboost’s platform is […]

How Video Games Shape Expectations Around Facial Realism and Character Design

Video games have changed the way we look at faces, and at this point that change is baked in. The more time we spend staring at lifelike characters in cutscenes, dialogue trees, and those suspiciously intimate over-the-shoulder conversations, the more sensitive we become to the tiny details that used to pass without comment. We do […]

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Indie Interview With Jake Houston

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Indie Interview With Jake Houston

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Systems, Feedback, and Flow: What Slot Games Can Teach Us About Game Design

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The Technical Leap of Browser-Based Gaming

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Why Gaming Marketing Works Better When Creator Discovery Stops Being Guesswork

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How Video Games Shape Expectations Around Facial Realism and Character Design

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