Want to move beyond local co-op? This post is a deep dive into using GameMaker Studio 2 for the client and a Node.js server with WebSockets to handle real-time online multiplayer. I will outline the architectural approach I used, covering everything from basic connection handshake to minimizing latency through predictive networking.

Why do some simple games feel incredibly satisfying to play? The secret is Game Juice! I'm breaking down how I took a basic puzzle concept (like the one shown here) and added impactful effects like screen shake, squash-and-stretch animation, and particle bursts to give it that necessary crunch. It's all about making the player feel the action.

Mabel found the "Suspicious Looking Eye, " and Dipper is definitely not happy about it. This old fan art mashes up two beloved franchises. The entire creation process is included in the drawing timelapse.

I wanted a proper Vietnamese localization for Balatro, one that preserved the game’s original pixel-art style. While other localizations focused on getting the text into the game, I wanted to keep the look and feel consistent by extending the font myself. In this post, I share what motivated the project, how I unpacked the game files, and the method I used to inject the translation cleanly with scripts while staying true to the game’s aesthetic.

Doraemon Monopoly is a 1998 PC game made for much older systems, so the simplest way to play it on modern computers is through DOSBox. In this post, I show the basic setup I use to get it running and include a quick overview of the core gameplay, so you can follow along even though the game’s interface is entirely in Chinese.