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How a line from my market-niche notes became a live micro-SaaS: what Steam's AI content disclosure is, why getting it wrong can delay or delist a game, how the tool is built, the honest legal standing of the protocol it generates, and a pre-upload checklist.
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Steam AI Disclosure: turning a niche into a working micro-SaaS

How a line from my market-niche notes became a live micro-SaaS: what Steam's AI content disclosure is, why getting it wrong can delay or delist a game, how the tool is built, the honest legal standing of the protocol it generates, and a pre-upload checklist.

Jun 26, 2026
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Before I was an engineer, I was a Counter-Strike player.
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From a Demo File to a Highlight Reel: A CS2 Tool I Always Wanted

Before I was an engineer, I was a Counter-Strike player.

Jun 12, 2026
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The origin story of Tiny Boo — how I founded XPLOIT, assembled a team of concept artists and illustrators, and turned the Egocentrism idea into a real indie mobile game project.
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Tiny Boo: Homecoming introduction

The origin story of Tiny Boo — how I founded XPLOIT, assembled a team of concept artists and illustrators, and turned the Egocentrism idea into a real indie mobile game project.

Jun 4, 2025
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First Tiny Boo developer blog: publishing on Google Play, the world-rotation mechanic, reaching 80% of game content, and meeting the five-person team behind it.
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Development blog #1

First Tiny Boo developer blog: publishing on Google Play, the world-rotation mechanic, reaching 80% of game content, and meeting the five-person team behind it.

Jun 4, 2025
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Hello, friends! Today we continue to talk about the development of our mobile game about Boo.
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Development Blog #2

Hello, friends! Today we continue to talk about the development of our mobile game about Boo.

Jun 4, 2025
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When designing a game, creating a captivating environment is just as important as developing engaging gameplay mechanics.
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Development Blog #3

When designing a game, creating a captivating environment is just as important as developing engaging gameplay mechanics.

Jun 4, 2025
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The playable character is a crucial element in video game development, impacting the overall gaming experience.
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A glimpse into the development of "Boo"

The playable character is a crucial element in video game development, impacting the overall gaming experience.

Jun 4, 2025
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Why character customization matters in mobile games, and how Tiny Boo gets appearance and gameplay-changing skins, menu themes, and a customizable mascot.
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In-game customization Tiny Boo Homecoming

Why character customization matters in mobile games, and how Tiny Boo gets appearance and gameplay-changing skins, menu themes, and a customizable mascot.

Jun 4, 2025
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The visual part of the game is one of the most important and should not be left without attention.
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The artistry of Tiny Boo: Homecoming

The visual part of the game is one of the most important and should not be left without attention.

Jun 4, 2025
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Mobile gaming has evolved significantly, attracting players worldwide with various genres. One long-standing genre that still captivates players is platformers.
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Tiny Boo: Exploring game mechanics

Mobile gaming has evolved significantly, attracting players worldwide with various genres. One long-standing genre that still captivates players is platformers.

Jun 4, 2025
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In the world of mobile gaming, a website is a vital link between the player and the game.
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Tiny Boo: Homecoming's Website Development

In the world of mobile gaming, a website is a vital link between the player and the game.

Jun 4, 2025
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Creating and launching a fun platformer game for mobile devices requires not only creativity but also careful planning.
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Inside the development process

Creating and launching a fun platformer game for mobile devices requires not only creativity but also careful planning.

Jun 4, 2025
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A practical walkthrough of mobile game development — from idea generation and design blueprints to building with Unity or Unreal, testing, and shipping on iOS and Android.
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Crafting Mobile Games pt 1.

A practical walkthrough of mobile game development — from idea generation and design blueprints to building with Unity or Unreal, testing, and shipping on iOS and Android.

Jun 4, 2025
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Sound and music contribute to the atmosphere and emotional impact of a game.
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Crafting Mobile Games pt 2.

Sound and music contribute to the atmosphere and emotional impact of a game.

Jun 4, 2025
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Mobile gaming has transformed the way people interact with digital entertainment.
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The Mobile Gaming Revolution

Mobile gaming has transformed the way people interact with digital entertainment.

Jun 4, 2025
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How we approach level design in Tiny Boo: Homecoming — intuitive progression, diverse environments, interactive elements, and carefully balanced difficulty.
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Tiny Boo: Homecoming - Level design pt 1.

How we approach level design in Tiny Boo: Homecoming — intuitive progression, diverse environments, interactive elements, and carefully balanced difficulty.

Jun 4, 2025
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How music and sound shape the feel of platformer mobile games — setting tone, guiding rhythm and timing, and building atmosphere in Tiny Boo: Homecoming.
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Impact of Music in Platformer Mobile Games

How music and sound shape the feel of platformer mobile games — setting tone, guiding rhythm and timing, and building atmosphere in Tiny Boo: Homecoming.

Jun 4, 2025
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Behind the sound design of Tiny Boo: Homecoming — finding sounds that fit its whimsical world, building a unique audio identity, and AI-generated melodies.
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Sound Design for 'Tiny Boo: Homecoming'

Behind the sound design of Tiny Boo: Homecoming — finding sounds that fit its whimsical world, building a unique audio identity, and AI-generated melodies.

Jun 4, 2025
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How IDLED Survival was built — a mobile Telegram WebApp game on a custom TypeScript and Vue 3 engine, from concept and prototyping to dynamic combat and card-driven progression.
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IDLED Survival - Mobile game

How IDLED Survival was built — a mobile Telegram WebApp game on a custom TypeScript and Vue 3 engine, from concept and prototyping to dynamic combat and card-driven progression.

Jun 4, 2025
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A look under the hood of the custom TypeScript + Vue 3 game engine powering IDLED Survival — rendering, collisions, event handling, and what scales well versus what doesn't.
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IDLED Survival Game Engine: How It Works

A look under the hood of the custom TypeScript + Vue 3 game engine powering IDLED Survival — rendering, collisions, event handling, and what scales well versus what doesn't.

Jun 4, 2025
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Tiny Boo: Homecoming is a game that will delight players with its story and gameplay.
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The roadmap for creating and releasing Tiny Boo: Homecoming

Tiny Boo: Homecoming is a game that will delight players with its story and gameplay.

Jun 4, 2025
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