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September 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM

DevGames3085

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🎮 Game devs & indie creators, this one's for you! 🛠️

On DevGames3085, I dive into game development, modding, Unreal Engine, and indie dev tips—plus interviews with fellow devs!

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January 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM

DevGames3085

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Having trouble understanding replication? Take a look at this! youtu.be/6lSzh6Y620I
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Master Replication In Unreal: A Comprehensive Guide

Play & Loop Videos in UE5: 2 Exciting Methods

February 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM

DevGames3085

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🎮 Elevate your Unreal Engine 5 projects with my beginner-friendly tutorial on seamless video playback and looping!
& Discover DevGames3085 a virtual hub empowering aspiring game developers on their journey.
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#GameDev #DevGames3085 #indiedevgames #unreal #indiedev #solodev #dev

Mastering Level Design In Unreal Engine: Exclusive Chat With Darkundeadspawn | Livestream Tips

January 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM

DevGames3085

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Exclusive chat with a level designing sharing tips for Unreal. www.youtube.com/live/Yi-WPCO... #leveldesign #map #mapping #Unreal #indiegamedev #solodev #tutorials #tips #indiedev #gamedev #leveldesigner #devgames3085 #ue5 #ue4 #Unreal #editor #modeler #3dmodel #indie #designer

Steam vs Epic: How EOS Integration Became My Worst Nightmare

January 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM

DevGames3085

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Is EOS the future — or are we forcing tech players don’t trust yet? youtu.be/-jrdhFuGFG4?...

#gamedev #indegame #indiegamedev #epic #unrealengine #unreal #ue5 #eos #epiconlineservices #steam #gamedeveloper #multiplayer #steamvsepic #devlog #devstory #indiegames #programming #anticheat #devgames3085

Upgrading to Unreal Engine 5.7 Preview Boosted My Game Like Crazy

November 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM

DevGames3085

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🚀 Just stress tested Unreal Engine 5.7 Preview with my game DevGames3085 — and the results surprised me! I even compared UE 5.6 vs 5.7 builds side by side.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCkW...
#unrealengine57 #ue57 #unrealengine #comparison #stresstest #indedevgame #gamedev #ue5 #gamedeveloper #indegames

UE5 C++ Basics: Create Your First Pickup Item (Step by Step)

September 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM

DevGames3085

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Want to Learn C++ for Unreal Engine 5.6? www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KGI...

#c++ #cplusplus #indiedev #indegamedev #unrealengine #tutorial #gamedev #gamedeveloper #unrealtutorial #programming #gameprogrammer #coding #codelife #devgames3085 #dev #gameprogramming #gamedeveloper #indie #basics

Unreal Engine 5.6 Vehicle Template Test Drive 🚗 (First Look)

September 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM

DevGames3085

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🚗 Just tested out the Unreal Engine 5.6 Vehicle Template — raw, uncut, and straight into the driver’s seat. Check it out here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=O36B...
#UnrealEngine #UE5 #GameDev #devgames3085 #indedev #developer #indiegamedev #ue56 #ue #indegamedev #gamedeveloper #unreal #tutorial

How to Optimize Open World Games in Unreal Engine 5.6 (No Plugins)

August 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM

DevGames3085

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Learn about how to optimize your open world game for unreal engine 5.6 www.youtube.com/watch?v=sea6... #unrealengine #ue5 #indiegamedev #indie #tutorial #gamedev #gamedesign #tips #unreal #devgames3085 #gamedevelopment #programming #optimization #blueprints #lumen #nanite #landscapes

Steam Just Fixed One of the Worst Problems With Mods

August 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM

DevGames3085

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Have you ever pushed an update that accidentally broke mods or community content? Steam has fixed this...Check out my new vid now 🎥
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2hr...
#indegamedev #gamedev #steamworks #steam #mods #steammods #steamdev #steamsdk #indiedev #gamedevelopement #indegames #devgames3085 #ue5

Unreal Engine 5 + ChatGPT 5 = The FUTURE of Game Development?

January 12, 2026 at 4:59 PM

DevGames3085

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I just built Mario Bros in Unreal Engine using the new ChatGPT-5. You’ve gotta see this! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTYt... #chatgpt #chatgpt5 #gamedev #indiedev #unreal #ue5 #indegamedev #indiedev #dev #gamedevelopement #devgames3085 #indie #mario #mariobro #nes #ai #aidev #programming #gamedeveloper

How to Use 'Reliable' Correctly in UE5 Multiplayer – Tutorial for Beginners!

August 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM

DevGames3085

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🎮Explore the intriguing mystery surrounding unreliable multiplayer events in UE5 and unlock the key to consistent trigger activations.
youtu.be/3DP6tZ7Zcic?...
#ue5 #ue4 #unrealengine #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #gametutorial #tutorials #indiegamedev #indie #learn #devgames3085 #unreal #multiplayer

These UE5.6 Templates Are Actually GOOD

January 9, 2025 at 10:52 PM

DevGames3085

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youtu.be/jc7eYZk2U1E Unreal Engine 5.6 is dropping soon — cleaner UI, smoother workflows, and actually useful new templates #UnrealEngine #GameDev #UE5 #indiedev #indiedevgames #dev #ue56 #programming #gamedesign #devgames3085 #gameengine #unreal #gamedesigning #templates #gamenews #gamernews

Easily Create A Multiplayer Game With GAS!

April 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM

DevGames3085

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Create a multiplayer game easily with GAS in Unreal: youtu.be/lqw3Y1Bklp4?... #unreal #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #gamedeveloper #solodev #unrealengine #ue5

Can Clients Really Hack Your Game Yes—Here’s How

January 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM

DevGames3085

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4fJ... I just posted a new video showing how hackers can abuse client-side changes and how to set up your Blueprints the right way in UE5 multiplayer. #indiedevgames #indiedev #unreal #unrealengine #hacker #hacking #gamedev #tutorial #cheater #devgames3085 #gamedesign #ue5

Best GPU for Unreal Engine 5.6 (2025): RTX 4090 Overkill or Must-Have?

April 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM

DevGames3085

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New GPU? less VRAM?! My UE5.6 GPU Guide covers best picks, 16GB sweet spots, minimum that won’t hurt, 4090 overkill?, and the 5080/5070 price drop story. Still team 3090 (24GB) here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7lH... #UE5 #GameDev #PCGaming #indegamedev #indedev #unreal #ue5 #devgames3085 #gpu #nvidia

2025 Easy Guide: Setting Up Epic Online Services (EOS) UE5

August 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM

DevGames3085

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I've just released a new video showing how to easily set up Epic Online Services (EOS) using the EOS Core plugin. Start using features like matchmaking, achievements, and leaderboards.
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#eos #epiconlineservices #indiegamedev #unrealengine #ue5 #devgames3085 #multiplayer #epic

Visa Pressured Steam to Remove Adult Games – Here's Why That Matters

January 23, 2025 at 6:55 AM

DevGames3085

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🚨 Steam is removing NSFW content — but it’s not just about morals. Visa and Mastercard are pulling the strings.
Is this the start of real censorship in gaming?

🎥 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs3g...
#Steam #Visa #GamingNews #Censorship #GameDev #FreedomToCreate #indiegamedev #gamedev #valve

Epic CEO Drops Bombshell on Unreal Engine 6 Future

August 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM

DevGames3085

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youtu.be/534nNUcY7EU?...
Tim Sweeney just dropped major game dev insights. From Fortnite’s evolution to the future of Unreal Engine and AI tools for devs — it’s a must-watch.
#GameDev #UnrealEngine #UE5 #TimSweeney #DevGames3085 #indiegamedev #lex #ai #indiedev #lexfridman #indiedevgames #indie #dev

You Play as a Game Dev Building a Cyber City in Unreal Engine 5 6

May 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM

DevGames3085

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Give it to me straight. All feedback welcome!
youtu.be/twVanfHnQxE #indedevgames #indegame #unrealengine #gametrailer #alpha #gameplay #devgames #gamedeveloper #gamedev #indie #cyberpunk #cybercity

Must Know Unreal Engine Multiplayer Tips & Tricks

October 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM

DevGames3085

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Struggling with replication, animation lag, or client prediction in Unreal Engine 5 multiplayer? I’ve packed everything I’ve learned into this one video youtu.be/5GV8d-L1S20?... #multiplayer #unrealengine #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #developer #tutorials #tipsandtricks #ue5 #programming #ue4

UE5.6 GAS Tutorial Build Multiplayer Shooter FAST (Step-by-Step Setup to Gameplay)

May 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM

DevGames3085

@devgames3085.bsky.social

Building a CSGO-style shooter in #UnrealEngine 5.6 using the Gameplay Ability System 🎮 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HRH...
✅ GAS character setup
✅ Attributes & HUD
✅ Damage + replication in multiplayer
#GameDev #UE5 #IndieDev #Multiplayer #GAS #gameplayability #indiegamedev #indiedev #unrealengine5 #ue5

Noob tries PSVR 2 PC and Compares it to Meta 3

September 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM

DevGames3085

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🚨 PSVR 2 + PC Adapter REVIEW! 🚨 Is it worth it? 🤔 I put it to the test so you don’t have to! 🎮💥

🔥 Performance
🎯 Compatibility
⚡️ Is it a game-changer?

Watch now 👉 youtu.be/_G9iJZ1871U?...

#PSVR2 #VRGaming #TechReview #PS5 #playstation #sony #pcvr #vr #virtualreality #indiedev #devgames3085 #review

Mastering Unreal: 5 Expert Tips For Multiplayer Game Development

January 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM

DevGames3085

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youtu.be/ypEGoyOtciM Thinking of starting a Multiplayer game in Unreal? Check on these tips to get started... #indiedev #gamedev #gamedeveloper #multiplayergames #unrealengine #ue5 #indiegamedev