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Solo dev Josh Salley (HALbot Studios) “I believe in keeping a good work life balance”

PreMortem.Games

I just assumed game development involved writing code all day.” I never enjoyed programming very much and just assumed game development involved writing code all day. I believe in keeping a good work life balance. Josh Salley has always been a big fan of gaming, but thought that game development was out of his reach. “I

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Tips for Balancing Academics and Coding Simultaneously

Real Programming

Kids who are hungry to learn computer programming need ample time to study, experiment, and play with the code. Coding is a discipline as open-ended as your skills and imagination. RP4K’s online coding courses guide them and teach them new skills, though that’s not the same thing as testing them out and experimenting.

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Net.Attack() - Balancing the unbalancable

Indie DB

The coding experience is one of the core pillars, allowing players to create crazy, imaginative attacks that would be impossible in most games. But balancing can be tough.

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Why Summer Coding Camps Are the Perfect Balance of Fun and Education for Your Children

Real Programming

Thankfully, summer coding classes for kids make learning fun with generous, deep-dive sessions that revolve around creating a real video game. Please read on to learn how our summer online coding classes balance fun and education. Mathematics) has always embedded core math concepts into his coding classes.

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Cracking the Game Growth Code: Lessons from SciPlay

Deconstructor of Fun

A Balanced Growth Philosophy This doesnt mean SciPlay isnt evolving. This requires a careful balance of data, player feedback, and an innate understanding of the player experience. Mishka also pointed out that being part of a larger company means they dont need to force a growth narrative just to please analysts.

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Can Xbox strike the right balance with its new enforcement system? | Microcast

GamesIndustry.biz

First, we debate Microsoft's newly announced Xbox enforcement system , which will issue 'strikes' to players for violations of its code of conduct ranging from cheating and profanity to harassment and hate speech. Eight strikes earns a one-year suspension, but is the system too lenient?

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Solo developer Voidmaw on creating Katanaut: “Done is better than perfect”

PreMortem.Games

And of course, balancing everything like coding, art, marketing, and playtesting can be exhausting. Theres no safety net, no one to delegate tasks to, and its easy to get stuck in your own head. Motivation can also be tricky. When you hit a roadblock, theres no teammate to bounce ideas off of or push you forward.