The Gaming Nest Articles
Tutorials, field notes, and deep dives from game developers and creators — Unity, Unreal, design, art, and audio.
Game Development: Between Passion and Challenges
Does success in the game industry start with a deep human need, as it did for Axiom Verge creator Thomas Happ? Or is it governed by the complexity emphasized by academic research, even in Sweden? Independent developer Ihsan Madaineh raises the tough question: If the industry is difficult in the "First World," what drives developers in our communities to face this fight? The answer lies in the power of Intrinsic Motivation (Passion)—a force money cannot buy.
The Circle Move
Explore a strange and mysterious world and challenge your mind with intricate puzzles with The Circle Move
When an Arabic Novel Becomes a Game World: Reimagining Utopia
A visionary reimagination of Utopia Ahmed Khaled Towfik’s Arabic dystopian novel turned into an expansive game world of 11 continents, mysterious laws, and characters who dare to challenge fate. A fusion of literature and interactive storytelling inspired by Arab imagination.