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How games are actually built - C++, engine systems, and game dev, in depth.

C++ vs Blueprints in Unreal: Which Should You Learn First?

A straight comparison of C++ and Blueprints in Unreal Engine, what each is good at, and which you should actually learn first in 2026 and beyond.

June 24, 2026

How a Game Engine Actually Works (And Why Building One Makes You Better)

A clear breakdown of what a game engine actually does under the hood, the core systems inside one, and why building a small engine makes you a far better...

June 24, 2026

Why Unreal Engine 6 Is Killing Blueprints (And What It Means for You)

Epic is deprecating Blueprints in Unreal Engine 6 and moving to Verse. Here's what's actually happening, the real timeline, and what to do about it.

June 24, 2026

Do You Actually Need to Know C++ to Make Games?

The honest answer to whether you need C++ to make games, who can skip it, and who absolutely should learn it. No hype, no gatekeeping.

June 24, 2026