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The gaming industry has seen a significant shift in business models. While traditional games were often sold at a one-time price and offered only limited updates or additional content through paid expansions or DLC, free-to-play (F2P) ...read more

Overtime has become almost the norm. Developers, like many professionals in other industries, often have to work beyond their regular hours to meet tight deadlines or urgent project requirements. While this hectic pace may be necessary for ...read more

Choosing the right code editor can significantly impact your productivity and programming experience. Among the countless options available, Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is the first choice for many developers due to its versatility, ...read more

Developers frequently find themselves in situations that can lead to frustration, stress, and even workplace toxicity. This blog post explores why some developers remain in toxic work environments despite the challenges. By examining key ...read more

As console and PC titles push the boundaries of visual and gameplay complexity, many gamers wonder if mobile platforms can handle these demanding experiences. Thanks to their mobility and accessibility, mobile devices have become a popular ...read more

Tools and technologies are constantly evolving. As modern game engines offer increasingly sophisticated features, some developers still value older software, such as tracking applications like Famitracker or Deflemask. This blog post ...read more

Developers are constantly pushing the boundaries to create unique experiences for players. However, not all experiments pay off—and a common pitfall many game developers have fallen into is the problem of downloadable content (DLC) ...read more

Esports has grown into a vast industry and encompasses various video game genres. While many popular titles have found their place in the competitive scene, there are some genres that remain niche within esports – one such genre is ...read more

Traditional cutscenes, created in meticulous detail frame by frame, are facing extinction. Machine learning will overcome these limitations and generate dynamic, scalable, and uncannily realistic cutscenes that will revolutionize player ...read more

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't just a buzzword; it's a transformative force reshaping industries like gaming. In this blog post, we explore how AI will impact mobile game development and examine specific areas where AI technologies can ...read more

A popular stylistic device used for centuries is the cliffhanger. This dramatic technique is intended to keep readers or viewers in suspense and anticipation for the next action. However, some argue that cliffhangers may be more than just ...read more

I had an AI moderate my game's chat, and it was a disaster. That's not an exaggeration; it's a hard lesson. This blog post bluntly describes the pitfalls of leaving chat moderation to artificial intelligence. It reveals the unexpected ...read more

It's no wonder how gamers come together and form close-knit communities. Many factors contribute to this phenomenon—a shared passion for games, shared experiences, and even competitive camaraderie—but one particular way gamers bond is ...read more

Developers are constantly pushing the boundaries to engage and monetize their player base. This engagement often takes the form of microtransactions, which can significantly impact gameplay when players purchase virtual currency or premium ...read more

The creative freedom of game development is under threat. With the ubiquity of AI tools, are developers inadvertently becoming "speed monkeys," sacrificing true innovation for the convenience of pre-configured algorithms? This blog post ...read more

Platforms have become central hubs for creators and businesses, providing a stage where content is consumed and shared on an unprecedented scale. Against this backdrop, there is growing concern that some platforms are inflating promises of ...read more

One could argue that the biggest shift in recent years has been the emergence and success of indie game studios. These small teams, often characterized by their low budgets or elaborate marketing campaigns, have managed to captivate their ...read more

Retail isn't just about selling products; it's about creating engaging experiences. In an increasingly digitalized world, the lines between online and offline shopping are blurring thanks to innovative technologies that gamify the shopping ...read more

E-sports, or electronic sports, has rapidly evolved from a niche hobby to a multi-billion dollar industry. This transformation is largely due to corporate sponsorship, which has played a key role in bringing esports into the mainstream. In ...read more

AI developers claim to listen. But do they truly hear their users' whispers, or are they lost in an echo chamber of algorithms? This blog post not only poses questions, but also provocatively explores the critical gap between AI developers ...read more