The Lazy Devlog
Thoughts on game design, development, and the solo dev journey.
More Than Pretty Colors: A Deep Dive into LazyDevLabs' Color Philosophy
A guide to using color as a functional tool. Learn why minimalist design and selective use of vibrant color in games like Chromax and HueDash creates a better user experience.
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Why My Simple Games Run on Next.js: A Solo Dev’s Case for 'Overkill'
A simple canvas game doesn't need a framework, right? A solo dev's deep dive into why using Next.js for web games is a pragmatic choice for building robust, future-proof experiences.
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The Multiplayer Dream: A Technical Roadmap for HueDash
The road to turning a single-player game into a real-time multiplayer experience. A look at the challenges and technologies like WebSockets and Firebase.
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Why I'm Betting on the Browser: The Quiet Renaissance of Web Games
A solo dev's perspective on why the era of browser games is far from over. Discover the technologies fueling a comeback and why the web is the best platform for casual gaming.
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The Art of 'Easy to Learn, Hard to Master': A Game Design Deep Dive
A solo developer's deep dive into the most powerful principle in game design. Learn how this philosophy shapes the experience in games like Chromax and HueDash.
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HueDash: From Family Board Game to Browser-Based Fun
How a physical game of colored cones and frantic races with my son inspired my latest web game.
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Pragmatism and Pixels: The Philosophy Behind LazyDevLabs' Minimalist Design
It started as a shortcut. It became a core principle.
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The Real Lessons of a Solo Game Developer - LazyDevLabs
The journey of one is a unique challenge. Here's some of what I've learned, not from tutorials, but from experience.
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From a Photoshop Spark to a Finished Game: The Chromax Journey
It began with a simple question in Photoshop and ended with an impossible bug and a lesson in what truly makes a game feel "fair."
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The Story of the Sleepy Panda: Designing the LazyDevLabs Logo
A brand isn't just a name, it's a feeling. Here's the winding road we took to find ours.
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