The Paper Mario Problem: A Review of The Origami King
Let’s talk about Paper Mario. How does The Origami King fit into the series as a whole? And is it worth playing? Find out here.
Tag: game design
Designing a D&D Adventure: The Last Fire Giant of Mount Dwenendor
Last month, Jake created a one-shot D&D adventure! Follow along here as he documents the creative process of developing an RPG.
How to Stick to the Main Plot and Avoid Getting Distracted by Side Quests
Have you ever gotten too distracted by side quests and put down a game because of it? It’s happened to me countless times, but here’s how I overcome that urge and stay focused.
Tetris Effect Review: The Perfect Connection?
Ben Gogel puts together the pieces to find out if Tetris Effect solves the puzzle of gaming transcendence.
Indie Board Game Spotlight: Dreams of Tomorrow
We’ve been dying to highlight an indie board game on Couch Bandits and finally had the opportunity thanks to Carla from Weird Giraffe Games! Check out why we’re so excited for Dreams of Tomorrow.
Retrospective: Experiencing the Magic of Super Mario Bros. All Over Again
Nintendo Switch Online gave us the opportunity to replay the original Super Mario Bros., so we did exactly that! Here’s our thoughts on what makes this game a classic.
Indie Game Dev Spotlight: Fenreliania Transforms Heart Into Experimental Game Design
Fenreliania reveals the creative process behind their approach to game design—and it’s filled with heart, emotion, and experimentation. Check out the full interview here.
Game Development 101: Ben Boles Shares His Story
We had the opportunity to talk with Ben Boles, an indie dev who’s created a fun space game called Moon Shooter 5000. Check out his creative process here!
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