Videogame Workshop
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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.
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· Nov 14
Adults Can’t Count Either - Dennis Ramirez & Charlie Mackin (ThinkyCon 2025)
YouTube video by Thinky Games
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Counting, reading, and listening are harder for adults than you might think!
We talked to @thinkygames.com about how it impacts thinky games especially, and what designers can do about it!
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We talked to @thinkygames.com about how it impacts thinky games especially, and what designers can do about it!
#gamedev #gamedesign #indiegamedev
Game devs use all sorts of tricks to get around having low resolutions and push their limitations.
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#gamedev #indiegamedev #podcast
Resolutions: Game Dev Tricks
YouTube video by Videogame Workshop
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February 12, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Game devs use all sorts of tricks to get around having low resolutions and push their limitations.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #podcast
#gamedev #indiegamedev #podcast
Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!
"Police warn ____ to stop juggling fire at intersection admit act was “quite good”"
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"Police warn ____ to stop juggling fire at intersection admit act was “quite good”"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
HEADLINER
A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.
www.videogameworkshop.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!
"Police warn ____ to stop juggling fire at intersection admit act was “quite good”"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
"Police warn ____ to stop juggling fire at intersection admit act was “quite good”"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
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.
February 10, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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.
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
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
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…
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February 6, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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
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
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
Read our free blog for tips on balancing your game!
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #GameDesign
Balancing Trouble? Make it Double!
Balancing a game correctly is extremely important, balancing the right amount is even more important.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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
Read our free blog for tips on balancing your game!
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #GameDesign
Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!
"IKEA releases gigantic ____ that makes Costco’s look small"
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"IKEA releases gigantic ____ that makes Costco’s look small"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
HEADLINER
A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.
www.videogameworkshop.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!
"IKEA releases gigantic ____ that makes Costco’s look small"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
"IKEA releases gigantic ____ that makes Costco’s look small"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!
"____ stuns observers by braving rough waters to swim to Alcatraz"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
"____ stuns observers by braving rough waters to swim to Alcatraz"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
HEADLINER
A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.
www.videogameworkshop.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!
"____ stuns observers by braving rough waters to swim to Alcatraz"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
"____ stuns observers by braving rough waters to swim to Alcatraz"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
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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
"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
January 27, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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
"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
Our friends over at MinnMax make good videos!
You should watch this one.
You should watch this one.
Please pay attention to what's happening in Minneapolis, Minnesota. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
Reposts are appreciated.
Reposts are appreciated.
January 27, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Our friends over at MinnMax make good videos!
You should watch this one.
You should watch this one.
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
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign
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.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign
Play the weekly headliner! All clues are REAL headlines!
"Man Successfully Registers ____ as Silencer"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
"Man Successfully Registers ____ as Silencer"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
HEADLINER
A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.
www.videogameworkshop.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Play the weekly headliner! All clues are REAL headlines!
"Man Successfully Registers ____ as Silencer"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
"Man Successfully Registers ____ as Silencer"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
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
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #GameDesign
Directing Players with Keys | Videogame Workshop
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January 20, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #GameDesign
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
"In the Philippines a woman prayed to ____ instead of Buddha for four years"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
HEADLINER
A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.
www.videogameworkshop.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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
"In the Philippines a woman prayed to ____ instead of Buddha for four years"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!
"Dream Job: Get Paid to Live on A Gorgeous Greek Island With 55 ____"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
"Dream Job: Get Paid to Live on A Gorgeous Greek Island With 55 ____"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
HEADLINER
A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.
www.videogameworkshop.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!
"Dream Job: Get Paid to Live on A Gorgeous Greek Island With 55 ____"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
"Dream Job: Get Paid to Live on A Gorgeous Greek Island With 55 ____"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
Building your prototypes using the engine you’re making your full game with allows you to playtest immediately, and integrate newly tested features quickly.
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #GameDesign
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #GameDesign
Greybox Your Game | Videogame Workshop
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January 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Building your prototypes using the engine you’re making your full game with allows you to playtest immediately, and integrate newly tested features quickly.
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #GameDesign
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #GameDesign
Last Headliner puzzle of the year is up now!
"$400K ____ shipment hijacked en route to Illinois Costco locations"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
"$400K ____ shipment hijacked en route to Illinois Costco locations"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
HEADLINER
A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.
www.videogameworkshop.com
December 31, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Last Headliner puzzle of the year is up now!
"$400K ____ shipment hijacked en route to Illinois Costco locations"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
"$400K ____ shipment hijacked en route to Illinois Costco locations"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
Like most RPGs, Pokémon has a lot of menus. The funny thing is, there could be A LOT more. Pokémon cleverly hides it's menus inside the game’s world.
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#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign
Diegetic Menus in Pokémon
Pokémon cleverly hides menus inside the game’s world.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Like most RPGs, Pokémon has a lot of menus. The funny thing is, there could be A LOT more. Pokémon cleverly hides it's menus inside the game’s world.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign
Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!
"Washington state officials warn of toilet ____ after floods: ‘Try to stay calm’"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
"Washington state officials warn of toilet ____ after floods: ‘Try to stay calm’"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
HEADLINER
A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.
www.videogameworkshop.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!
"Washington state officials warn of toilet ____ after floods: ‘Try to stay calm’"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
"Washington state officials warn of toilet ____ after floods: ‘Try to stay calm’"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
Know Your Audience | Videogame Workshop
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December 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!
"Florida cops capture 10-foot-long ____ outside 7-Eleven"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
"Florida cops capture 10-foot-long ____ outside 7-Eleven"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
HEADLINER
A crossword puzzle about ridiculous news in horrific times.
www.videogameworkshop.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Weekly Headliner puzzle up now!
"Florida cops capture 10-foot-long ____ outside 7-Eleven"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
"Florida cops capture 10-foot-long ____ outside 7-Eleven"
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames
Our Design Diary series showcases the behind the scenes development of our previous client games.
Push Pull Puzzles was made for PBS Kids and released with the launch of Hero Elementary in 2020.
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Push Pull Puzzles was made for PBS Kids and released with the launch of Hero Elementary in 2020.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign
Design Diary: Push Pull Puzzles | Videogame Workshop
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December 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Our Design Diary series showcases the behind the scenes development of our previous client games.
Push Pull Puzzles was made for PBS Kids and released with the launch of Hero Elementary in 2020.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign
Push Pull Puzzles was made for PBS Kids and released with the launch of Hero Elementary in 2020.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign
Make a Wireframe Prototype | Videogame Workshop
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December 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Fast-time, Real-time, Hub-and-spoke, Over-world, and Level-select. There are many ways to travel in games! We're chatting about great uses of each type, and why you might choose one over another.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #podcast
#gamedev #indiegamedev #podcast
Travel Mechanics in Games
YouTube video by Videogame Workshop
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December 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Fast-time, Real-time, Hub-and-spoke, Over-world, and Level-select. There are many ways to travel in games! We're chatting about great uses of each type, and why you might choose one over another.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #podcast
#gamedev #indiegamedev #podcast
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My favorite difficulty setting menu from a video game has to be from Keep Driving which simply asks what your relationship with your parents is between 1 and 5.
#indiegames #keepdriving
#indiegames #keepdriving
December 11, 2025 at 12:55 AM
My favorite difficulty setting menu from a video game has to be from Keep Driving which simply asks what your relationship with your parents is between 1 and 5.
#indiegames #keepdriving
#indiegames #keepdriving
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That’s goddamn right @videogameworkshop.com @charlie.videogameworkshop.com this is Skyward Sword country
December 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
That’s goddamn right @videogameworkshop.com @charlie.videogameworkshop.com this is Skyward Sword country