grokludo is a game-criticism newsletter and podcast companion covering game design, the games industry, and related business and policy questions, with posts on topics like the vague meaning of 'mechanic' and interviews with developers. Readers get long-form discussion of design concepts, behind-the-scenes accounts from creators, and reviews of unusual indie games.
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A newsletter of essays and interviews about tabletop RPG design, currently a series on metagames, game-within-a-game design, and the links between theatre and RPGs. Readers get critical analysis, references to games and theory, and insight into the author's own game projects.
Games criticism by Nick Capozzoli, combining close reading of individual titles like Baby Steps and QWOP with essayistic arguments about how gaming discourse frames itself. The sample also includes a personal essay about losing a pet, which shows the writer's voice beyond games.
Lars Doucet's personal blog covers game design, land value tax and economics, AI research tooling, and his own game development projects, including tutorials. It also features fiction such as a serialized short story about humans communicating with intelligent ants.
A studio newsletter from the makers of the tabletop RPG Hollows, covering game design decisions, community jams and behind-the-scenes stories. Readers get design insight into tactical combat and monster building, plus personal anecdotes from the designers.
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