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How to Crowdfund in 2025
Lessons learned from raising (and losing) millions on crowdfunding
Aug 26
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Justin Gary
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Building Games That Last
The Five Pillars of Player Experience
Jul 29
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Justin Gary
12
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The Sound Only You Can Make
The Real Value of Creative Work
Jul 1
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Justin Gary
14
2
Celebrate the Work, Not the Win
Why Focusing on Inputs Makes all the Difference
Jun 19
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Justin Gary
11
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A Game Designer's Guide to Vibe Coding
How I Built My Level-Up Journal App Without Writing Code
Jun 3
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Justin Gary
10
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Playtest Your Way Through Life
Act, Learn, Iterate
May 22
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Justin Gary
5
The Golden Age of Creative AI
The Core Design Loop at Light-Speed
Apr 17
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Justin Gary
12
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What Games Teach Us
Why gaming isn’t just play—it’s preparation for life.
Apr 3
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Justin Gary
9
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Your Game Design Crash Course
Think Like A Game Designer
Mar 19
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Justin Gary
7
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The Exciting Experience
Randomness and Choice in Game Design
Mar 6
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Justin Gary
7
Redefining Gaming Economics
LFG $SFG! 🚀
Feb 18
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Justin Gary
2
Mastering the Iterative Journey
Turning Resistance into Progress
Jan 30
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Justin Gary
12
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