The UX Checkpoint

2025 Recap

A self reflection that might resonate with other creatives ✨

Dec 17, 2025

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November 2025

Pokémon Legends: Z-A // TFTC #4

A journey of love & hate ⚡

Nov 3, 2025 • Rafael Lima

12

2

October 2025

Building a Portfolio That Actually Works

Tips for designers who want to stand out 👾

Oct 17, 2025

12

1

September 2025

Gamers Book Club // 02

Book recommendations for developers and gamers 📚

Sep 1, 2025 • Rafael Lima

14

1

2

August 2025

Do a Kickflip!

A Deep Dive into Game Feel in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 🛹

Aug 1, 2025

11

1

1

July 2025

Habit Formation in Games

Designing for engagement without exploitation 🎮

Jul 3, 2025

17

5

3

June 2025

Zelda Echoes of Wisdom // TFTC #3

Creative freedom, a bit of friction, and magical puzzles ✨

Jun 4, 2025 • Rafael Lima

6

3

1

May 2025

Making Cool Sh*t!

A reflection on the strange paths of creativity

May 16, 2025 • Rafael Lima

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6

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Gamers Book Club // 01

Book recommendations for developers and gamers 📚

May 13, 2025 • Rafael Lima

6

2

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April 2025

Split Fiction // Tales From The Couch #2

Teamwork, skill gaps, and colorful worlds ✨

Apr 16, 2025

9

1

Controlling Chaos

The Psychology of Flow and Mastery in DOOM’s Chaotic Gameplay 🔥

Apr 1, 2025

5

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March 2025

Undertale // Tales From The Couch #1

Choices, consequences, and the art of subverting expectations 💀

Mar 3, 2025

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