Developer's Journal

Insights, experiences, and musings from my journey through game development. From technical deep-dives to personal reflections on the craft of making interactive experiences.

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My Game Development Journey

From getting my first Gameboy Advance at age four to earning a First-Class Honours degree in Computer Science (Games Technology), this is the story of how a lifelong love of games evolved into a passion for creating them.

January 5, 2025 8 min read Personal

Games I Recommend

A curated collection of games that have shaped my understanding of game design, from classic RPGs like Morrowind to hidden gems like Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura.

December 15, 2024 Reviews

Tools & Technologies I Use

A comprehensive look at my development stack: Unity for game development, Qt for applications, MongoDB and SQLite for data management, and the various tools that power my workflow.

January 3, 2025 Technical

Game Design Philosophy

My approach to creating engaging game experiences: focusing on RPG mechanics, rich world-building, and character-driven narratives that resonate with players on an emotional level.

December 28, 2024 Game Dev

Learning Resources for Aspiring Game Developers

Essential books, tutorials, courses, and communities that have accelerated my growth as a developer. A roadmap for anyone starting their game development journey.

January 1, 2025 Education

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