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Our First Game Was... a Learning Experience
2025-05-22 14:03:03 ♻︎ Updated
We often start projects with big ambitions and visions for our game. However, developing your first video game can quickly become a rollercoaster ride full of excitement, frustration, and unexpected challenges. In this blog post, we dive ...read more

Why do services profit from true crime exploitation?
2025-05-22 14:03:15 ♻︎ Updated
True crime content is enjoying increasing popularity on various streaming platforms. Series like "Mindhunter," "True Detective," and "Serial" not only captivate audiences with gripping storylines but also generate significant profits for ...read more

The Hidden Costs of Free-to-Play DLC Models
2025-05-22 14:03:55 ♻︎ Updated
Free-to-play (F2P) models are becoming increasingly popular. They allow players to enjoy games without any upfront costs, often supported by in-game purchases or microtransactions. While these models offer attractive entry points for users ...read more

The Problem with -Scripted' Esports Drama
2025-05-22 14:05:43 ♻︎ Updated
Esports, the competitive branch of video gaming, has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry over the past decade. With millions of viewers and passionate fans, it's no wonder the dramas within these communities can be as dramatic as ...read more

Why Do Games Keep Reinventing the Same Mechanics?
2025-05-22 14:06:10 ♻︎ Updated
One might wonder why developers seem to keep rethinking and reinventing familiar game mechanics. Are they simply repurposing old ideas with a fresh coat of paint, or is there a deeper reason behind it? This blog post explores some key ...read more

Will AI Make Universities Irrelevant?
2025-05-22 14:12:28 ♻︎ Updated
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly integral part of our everyday lives. One might wonder whether it will eventually make universities obsolete. This blog post explores how AI might impact higher education and what ...read more

Our Expansion Shrunk the Playerbase
2025-05-22 14:15:58 ♻︎ Updated
Developers face numerous challenges that can lead to frustration. One of these is managing game expansion, which often leads to a shrinking player base. This blog post explores why this is the case and how game developers can effectively ...read more

Can AI Replace Human Concept Artists? A Deep Dive
2025-05-22 14:23:34 ♻︎ Updated
The debate is intensifying: Will AI dethrone human concept artists in game development, rendering their creative vision obsolete? This blog post fearlessly confronts the increasing capabilities and troubling limitations of AI in creating ...read more

Unintended Mechanics Turned Into Core Features
2025-05-22 14:37:48 ♻︎ Updated
Game development is an art, a science, and often a source of frustration. It's not uncommon for developers to encounter unintended mechanics or features during the development process that they initially consider bugs but eventually accept ...read more

The Day the Lead Programmer Collapsed
2025-05-22 14:40:32 ♻︎ Updated
As startups compete for attention with innovative ideas, one particular software development team was on the verge of success. This was the story of the day the lead programmer collapsed—a haunting reminder of the challenges developers ...read more

Still no per-app battery consumption alerts - why not?
2025-05-22 14:41:27 🚀︎ New
In today's world, smartphones are more than just communication devices; they are integral parts of our daily lives. With the ever-increasing demand for mobile usage, battery life has become a critical aspect that users monitor closely. ...read more

The Illusion of AI-Generated Innovation
2025-05-22 14:44:57 ♻︎ Updated
A deceptive illusion often obscures genuine breakthroughs: the illusion of AI-generated innovation. This phenomenon isn't merely subtle; it actively creates a false sense of progress and originality, leaving developers and players in the ...read more

Game Engines for Low-End Devices: A Dying Market?
2025-05-22 14:48:51 ♻︎ Updated
One might think that low-end devices are left behind in terms of available tools and resources. But that's completely wrong. The gaming market is huge and caters to diverse hardware capabilities. Therefore, there are dedicated game engines ...read more

Are mobile games normalizing gambling for Gen Z?
2025-05-22 14:58:53 ♻︎ Updated
Gaming has become an integral part of youth culture, particularly among Generation Z. This age group, consisting of individuals born between the early 1990s and late 2000s, spends a significant portion of their free time playing various ...read more

The Illusion of Control in AI Prompting
2025-05-22 15:01:45 ♻︎ Updated
The illusion of control. In the age of AI, we have a powerful new lever at our disposal: the command prompt. We command, and the machine seemingly obeys. But what if this supposed control is nothing more than a dangerous mirage that leads ...read more

Is Procedural Generation Killing Handcrafted Worlds?
2025-05-22 15:03:02 ♻︎ Updated
One topic was at the center of the debates and discussions: the impact of procedural generation on handcrafted worlds. This blog post explores whether procedural generation actually destroys handcrafted worlds or whether it represents a ...read more

Why Decentralized Social Media Is Gaining Traction
2025-05-22 15:08:27 ♻︎ Updated
Social media platforms have become an integral part of our everyday lives. From sharing personal news to engaging in global conversations, these platforms have fundamentally changed the way we connect and exchange information. Against this ...read more

Should games warn players when they exceed average spending?
2025-05-22 15:10:46 ♻︎ Updated
A pressing question gaining increasing attention is whether game developers should introduce warnings for players whose in-game spending exceeds their usual spending pattern. This debate triggers a discussion about player responsibility, ...read more

How JetBrains Rider Excels in .NET Development
2025-05-22 15:11:58 ♻︎ Updated
JetBrains, the renowned software development company behind a variety of intelligent tools such as IntelliJ IDEA and PhpStorm, recently entered the field of cross-platform integrated development environments (IDEs) with its flagship ...read more

Do streaming services intentionally underpay to maximize profits?
2025-05-22 15:34:04 ♻︎ Updated
The media and entertainment landscape has been fundamentally transformed by the emergence of digital streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and many others. These services have revolutionized traditional ...read more