Cozy comfort, satisfying optimization, and Shader Clash

Articles

Cozy comfort
New research backs up what gamers have thought for years: video games can be an antidote to stress and anxiety.
Reuters

What AI is really doing to games and the game industry
The future of game development won’t be about speed. It’ll be about ethics, intent, and ownership.
Michail Katkoff at Deconstructor of Fun

Interview with the creator of Deluxe Ski Jump
Jussi Koskela tells us the secret behind the game’s unique feeling of flying.
Jon Håvard Gundersen at Spillhistorie

Three decades of Wario all started with a name
We look back at how Wario came about and evolved over the years.
Darron Mirachian at Polygon

Tutorials

An unnecessary but satisfying optimization
For the next JS13k game jam I want to use some cute pixel fonts. I have always liked them and the retro aura they bring.
Federico Jacobi's blog

Launch on Facebook Gaming
Every day, Facebook’s feed mixes status updates with short HTML5 games that load in a single tap. Over the course of a month that audience reaches roughly 350 million actual players.
Playgama's Wiki

Competitions

V Shaders challenge winners from Gamedev.js Jam 2025 announced

Beyond Game Jam 2025 starts today

Resources

MobyGratis - free Moby music

Best JavaScript and HTML5 game engines (updated for 2025)

Demos

Blubs

Infinite wheel

Dweet of the week: sea creature

Games

Shader Clash

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