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Astro Empires: 20 Years of a Frozen Interface, and an AI Patch in 2026
Astro Empires has run for 20 years without a UI redesign — and just added an AI assistant. What that reveals about deliberate technical debt.
What Is an "OGame-like"? Anatomy of a GenreWhat Is an "OGame-like"? Anatomy of a Genre
Resources, tech tree, fleets, alliances: the 4 mechanics that define an OGame-like, illustrated through OGame, Astro Empires and Neptune's Pride.
Rail Nation: The Browser Game That Removed CombatRail Nation: The Browser Game That Removed Combat
No raids, no guild wars: how Rail Nation stays genuinely competitive by relying on logistics and leaderboard rankings instead of destruction between players.
Forge of Empires: The First Three Minutes, DecodedForge of Empires: The First Three Minutes, Decoded
Server, world, tutorial, diamonds: three structural decisions made in the first 15 minutes of Forge of Empires, and what the interface never explains.
Dynasty Nova: The First Three Minutes of GameplayDynasty Nova: The First Three Minutes of Gameplay
Universe choice, speed sheet, first planet: how Dynasty Nova designed its first three minutes to avoid the generic-tutorial trap.