Category Archives: Gaming

FLAPPY BLOCKS is OUT!

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Thomas

Can you believe it? You can play Flappy Blocks on Android today and experience the, er, pleasure of flying tetrominoes. Install Flappy Blocks! It has a really addictive “screw you I can do this” loop to it, and a lot … Continue reading →

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The Flappy gates of hell are almost open

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Thomas

Long time no see! Luckily, development of Flappy Blocks is rolling steadily to a close. Time to show off the coool customisation in the game. Dabble in all sorts of tiles, including patterns, letters, or adorable little adventurers. My personal … Continue reading →

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Liftoff! Making Astronaut’s Journey in 48 hours

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Thomas

Once again, Ludum Dare happened, and I had to make a game in 48 hours. And you know what? It came out ruddy great. In Astronaut’s Journey, it’s 1969, and you are tasked with flying to the moon. But unfortunately, you … Continue reading →

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What Makes Goal Driven Games Work So Well?

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Thomas

Most games are driven by goals in some capacity. These can be very short term (“kill all enemies in the room”), or longer term (“progress through the story”). Why has this turned into the “default” approach to game design? Let’s … Continue reading →

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