Point a coding agent at a mature Unreal Engine 5 project and watch what happens. It reads your .cpp files fluently. It understands your module structure. Then it hits the part of the codebase where the actual game lives, and it goes blind. Not because the logic is complicated. Because the logic is stored in
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On Saturday, May 9, 2026, I attended the Beyond the Frame event at Amman Chamber of Industry Theater – Second Circle, organized as part of the Youth of Jordan Forum in collaboration with CODERZ. I had the opportunity to attend after receiving an official invitation from Epic Games, which made the experience feel even more
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When Epic Games announced that Unreal Fest Chicago 2026 would take place from June 16–18, my heart skipped a beat. The email invitation promised three days of sessions, networking, and the much-anticipated State of Unreal keynote on June 17. For any Unreal developer, this is the kind of event that shapes careers and sparks inspiration.
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Cuffbust hit the scene with a burst of excitement. Its core idea was strong, and plenty of players jumped in right away. However, that early momentum quickly ran into trouble. Limited content, technical hiccups, and a surprisingly fast price drop made for a chaotic first week. It’s a launch that offers some clear takeaways for
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Today marks a small but meaningful milestone for Head North: The Inevitable — the game has reached 500 wishlists on Steam! When I first began developing Head North, I honestly didn’t know what kind of reception it would get. As an indie developer working late nights after my full-time job, every wishlist, every comment, and
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Today marks an exciting milestone in my journey as both a game developer and educator — I am officially a Published Instructor on Udemy! The experience was incredibly insightful, and along the way, I got to see just how much work goes into making a high-quality learning experience. From fine-tuning the technical details to making
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In early 2025, I decided to take a step that had been on my mind for a while — becoming an Unreal Authorized Instructor (UAI). As someone who has been passionate about Unreal Engine for years, working as a 3D generalist and C++ developer by day and building my own indie projects at night, this
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It all started with an email. I opened my inbox to find an invitation from Epic Games—a chance to attend Meet Up – Turbo Rush at Bikers Village, Amman. The event promised exciting activities, workshops, and an opportunity to connect with the community. As someone passionate about gaming and innovation, I knew I couldn’t miss
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As an indie game developer, I’ve always been passionate about creating unique and valuable tools for the gaming community. My recent journey of submitting a product to the Unreal Engine Marketplace has been a testament to perseverance, learning, and growth. After my first submission was rejected, I used the feedback to refine my approach, which
Being as a hobbyist indie game developer, I’ve always sought opportunities to showcase my work and reach a broader audience. Recently, I took a significant step in that direction by submitting my first-ever product to the Unreal Engine Marketplace. Excited and hopeful, I eagerly awaited the outcome, only to receive an email that would turn
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