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Independent videogame development studio. Our games are puzzley, interesting, and easy for anyone to play. We share our insights and dialogue as we develop. videogameworkshop.com

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A picture of a surfing Pikachu tattoo next to a surfing Pikachu card.

A picture of a surfing Pikachu tattoo next to a surfing Pikachu card.

Answer: POKEMON

05.03.2026 03:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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HEADLINER A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.

Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!

"Pay for your tattoo with ___ cards"

#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames

05.03.2026 03:10 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A diagram showing a brachiosaurus throwing up and killing a smaller dinosaur due to the sheer force. This diagram estimates the impact force to be 68,000 N or the rough equivalent of being in a car crash.

Buuuut the actual force was probably closer to about ~490 N which is closer to feeling like you were hit by a heavy bag.

A diagram showing a brachiosaurus throwing up and killing a smaller dinosaur due to the sheer force. This diagram estimates the impact force to be 68,000 N or the rough equivalent of being in a car crash. Buuuut the actual force was probably closer to about ~490 N which is closer to feeling like you were hit by a heavy bag.

Dinosaur vomit, as a projectile weapon, is a severely under explored area of game design.

#gamedesign #gamedev #indiedev #dinosaur

26.02.2026 16:13 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Answer: DRAGON

25.02.2026 23:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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HEADLINER A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.

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"Thai police disguise themselves in ____ costumes to arrest thief"

#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames

25.02.2026 23:56 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Resolutions: As "Real" as Technology Allows
Resolutions: As "Real" as Technology Allows YouTube video by Videogame Workshop

Some game devs are obsessed with pushing their graphics as far as technology allows.

#gamedev #indiegamedev #podcast

20.02.2026 00:49 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Answer: HOCKEY

18.02.2026 23:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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HEADLINER A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.

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"A fugitive on the run for years is arrested when he turns up at the Olympics to watch ____"

#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames

18.02.2026 23:56 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Finish Your Game, Today! Unfortunately, most of the people reading this advice will not follow the instructions. But, If you’re serious about finishing your game, give it a try.

Unfortunately, most of the people reading this advice won't follow the instructions. But, If you’re serious about finishing your game, give it a try.

#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign

18.02.2026 18:14 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Goof Troop for SNES game cover

Goof Troop for SNES game cover

Our friends at @trylovepodca.st are going to want to watch at 13:24 πŸ‘€

13.02.2026 18:16 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Resolutions: Game Dev Tricks
Resolutions: Game Dev Tricks YouTube video by Videogame Workshop

Game devs use all sorts of tricks to get around having low resolutions and push their limitations.

#gamedev #indiegamedev #podcast

12.02.2026 23:17 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Answer: UNICYCLIST

11.02.2026 23:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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HEADLINER A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.

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"Police warn ____ to stop juggling fire at intersection admit act was β€œquite good”"

#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames

11.02.2026 23:49 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It was pretty awesome when physical items (instruction booklets, boxes) look like they were pulled straight from the game's world. It did a lot to immerse you even before you started to play.

10.02.2026 16:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Resolutions: Development Considerations
Resolutions: Development Considerations Do you have any resolutions? New Years, 1080p, 4k? This episode we're talking about how screen resolutions, game "graphics", and ever changing technology affect game development. Watch all our…

How are your New Years resolutions going now that it's February? Ours are...

This episode we're talking about resolutions in game development! Screen sizes and changing technology affect game development in a big way!

#gamedev #indiegamedev #podcast

06.02.2026 00:15 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Balancing Trouble? Make it Double! Balancing a game correctly is extremely important, balancing the right amount is even more important.

Balancing a game correctly is extremely important, balancing the right amount is even more important.

Read our free blog for tips on balancing your game!

#GameDev #IndieGameDev #GameDesign

04.02.2026 20:39 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Answer: HOTDOG

04.02.2026 18:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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HEADLINER A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.

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"IKEA releases gigantic ____ that makes Costco’s look small"

#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames

04.02.2026 18:44 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Answer: COYOTE

28.01.2026 21:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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HEADLINER A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.

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"____ stuns observers by braving rough waters to swim to Alcatraz"

#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames

28.01.2026 21:47 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Every horror game journal:

"I have dabbled in the dark arts. I have made crimes against humanity and God. My hubris knows no bounds. My plan is almost complete. Nothing can go wrong!"

Page 2:

"something went wrong"

*Boss music plays*

#gamedesign

27.01.2026 16:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Our friends over at MinnMax make good videos!

You should watch this one.

27.01.2026 01:54 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Design Diary: Operation Investigation Operation Investigation is multiplayer and aimed at families. This changed a lot about how we approached the design, and introduced some unique challenges.

Operation Investigation is multiplayer and aimed at families. This changed a lot about how we approached the design, and introduced some unique challenges.

#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign

22.01.2026 18:58 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Answer: POTATO

22.01.2026 00:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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HEADLINER A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.

Play the weekly headliner! All clues are REAL headlines!

"Man Successfully Registers ____ as Silencer"

#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames

22.01.2026 00:35 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Directing Players with Keys | Videogame Workshop Get more from Videogame Workshop on Patreon

Some games have literal keys. If you’re making a game in an urban environment, having literal locked doors and keys works. Not all games are as straight forward as that though, and there’s a lot of ways to hide a key.

#GameDev #IndieGameDev #GameDesign

20.01.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Answer: SHREK

14.01.2026 17:59 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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HEADLINER A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.

All crossword clues are REAL headlines from last week!

"In the Philippines a woman prayed to ____ instead of Buddha for four years"

#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames

14.01.2026 17:59 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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07.01.2026 18:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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HEADLINER A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.

Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!

"Dream Job: Get Paid to Live on A Gorgeous Greek Island With 55 ____"

#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames

07.01.2026 18:38 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0