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Achieving visual consistency across gaming platforms has long been a labor-intensive struggle. But what if artificial intelligence could effortlessly handle color grading, ensuring a seamless aesthetic across large game series and even ...read more

Numerous factors can contribute to project failure. Budget constraints often play a significant role, as they inhibit innovation and ultimately lead to project failure. This blog post explores the complex relationship between developer ...read more

Developers are constantly looking for new ways to engage their player base. One particularly effective strategy is limited-time offers (LTOs). These offers exploit a psychological trigger called "loss aversion," a cognitive bias that ...read more

Where creativity meets technical prowess, an often overlooked aspect is mental health. Developers spend countless hours crafting worlds, designing characters, and programming game mechanics that players enjoy. But beneath this lies a major ...read more

Performance optimization is often viewed as a panacea that can significantly improve application speed and user experience. However, not all optimizations are created equal. Sometimes well-intentioned but misguided optimizations can do ...read more

Studios often struggle with tight deadlines, creative challenges, and technical hurdles. Amid these ups and downs, there's a phenomenon that's persisted for years: the use of crunch time to meet release dates or adhere to project ...read more

A frequently asked question is whether more content necessarily leads to more engagement or success. The answer isn't as simple as you might think, and depends largely on how we define content and measure success. Let's break this down ...read more

Welcome to the world of game engines, where complexity and flexibility often come at a price. In this blog post, we'll introduce an engine you may have missed: Urho3D. Despite its small size, Urho3D offers powerful features that can be ...read more

The reach and influence of media have increased significantly. This has led to the emergence of "global content," media productions that engage a worldwide audience by incorporating cultural elements from different parts of the world. ...read more

Graphics have always been a key differentiator between console and mobile games. While smartphones have made significant advances in processing power over the years, a significant gap remains between mobile and console performance. This ...read more

Online chats have become an integral part of our daily lives. Whether business emails, group messages, or direct messages on social media platforms, these channels are essential for staying in touch with colleagues, friends, and family. ...read more

We often find ourselves deeply engrossed in our favorite games. It's important to remember that developers are also human beings with emotions and face their own challenges while developing these games. In this blog post, we explore some ...read more

Card packs have long been an important way to add new content and extend a game's lifespan. However, over time, the once-popular card packs have declined in popularity in many popular games. This blog post explores the reasons for the ...read more

Imagine a game that not only reacts to your actions, but also *feels* your emotions. What if our virtual worlds could truly understand our joy, our frustration, our fear, and adapt the experience to our inner state? Machine learning ...read more

Few titles have made such a lasting impression on gamers and critics as "The Last of Us Part II." Released in 2020 for PlayStation 4, Naughty Dog's game not only captivated millions with its captivating story, but also sparked profound ...read more

AI marketplaces: Are they a shimmering mirage of innovation or a trap for unsuspecting game developers? These platforms promise a veritable goldmine of ready-made stories and game concepts, but the question remains: Are they true saviors ...read more

Version control systems are essential tools in modern software development, providing a reliable way to track changes and collaborate efficiently. Git is one of the most popular due to its speed, simplicity, and powerful features. In this ...read more

Thanks to platforms like GitHub, maintaining and supporting projects has never been easier. However, recent trends have raised concerns about the impact of GitHub issues on the support ecosystem in open source communities. This blog post ...read more

The Overwatch League, or OWL for short, is an esports league dedicated to the first-person shooter Overwatch. Launched by Blizzard Entertainment in January 2018, the OWL is a professional gaming circuit where teams compete against each ...read more

Fans have found petitions to be a unique way to influence their favorite titles. This phenomenon is growing in popularity as fans demand changes to game mechanics, storylines, character portrayals, or other aspects they believe could be ...read more