This is the second volume of Perfected Game Mechanics. This series looks at games where, be they wonderful, amazing, ...

From hidden morality points that judge if you're worthy of getting the good ending to secret companion scripts that determine ...

In video games, body-swapping isn’t just a sci-fi fantasy. It’s a clever mechanic that flips gameplay, narrative, and ...

Leisure activities are traditionally understood as moments of rest and recreation—times where individuals can escape the ...

Graphics grab attention, but mechanics keep players hooked. Aspiring developers should zero in on crafting rules, risks, and rewards that feel fair and fun. Games like Tetris and Minecraft prove that ...

That’s because today’s online casinos borrow heavily from the same game design playbook that turned video games into ...

Where the character would gradually losing vital information and abilities if the player takes extended breaks from playing ...

Every year, developers delight players with new ideas and concepts. Graphics become more realistic, mechanics more advanced, and the gameplay more immersive.

Update 6 introduced the Weapon Gems mechanic to Enshrouded. Find all you need to know about this feature in our guide.

Gaming was soon awash in copycat games, many of limited interest. Since then, the mechanic has seen redeployment into other genres of game with mixed results, but there are loads of awesome examples.