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AI for Testing Physics Engines Under Extreme Conditions
2025-05-24 17:42:45 ♻︎ Updated
When game physics engines reach their limits, conventional testing fails. But what if artificial intelligence (AI) could become the ultimate digital wrecking ball, validating physics under impossible conditions? This blog post explores how ...read more

Digital Habits and the Future of Human Creativity
2025-05-24 17:45:13 🚀︎ New
Our habits not only change how we interact with technology, but also significantly influence our creative processes. This blog post explores how digital habits shape human creativity, discusses new trends in this area, and speculates on ...read more

The Reality of Living Off Game Sales
2025-05-24 17:48:23 ♻︎ Updated
There's an unspoken truth that many developers struggle with: Making a living solely from game sales can be harder than it seems. This blog post explores the challenges faced by developers whose primary source of income is game sales. ...read more

Streaming and the Evolution of Game Communities
2025-05-24 17:55:24 ♻︎ Updated
Streaming has become an integral part of gaming culture. Platforms like Twitch, YouTube Gaming, and Facebook Gaming offer gamers new opportunities to showcase their skills, interact with fans, and build communities around their favorite ...read more

The Most Tone-Deaf DLC Releases
2025-05-24 18:01:35 ♻︎ Updated
In the ever-evolving world of video games, developers are constantly striving to enhance their games through updates and expansions, known as DLC (Downloadable Content). While many DLC releases are warmly received by fans, some can be met ...read more

Why are mobile game adaptations (Angry Birds, Sonic Dash) so shallow?
2025-05-24 18:02:46 ♻︎ Updated
Mobile gaming is experiencing a huge boom with numerous successful titles. However, a recurring criticism is the superficiality of many mobile game adaptations, particularly with Angry Birds and Sonic Dash. This blog post uses Angry Birds ...read more

Modding as Protest: When Players Fix What Developers Ignore
2025-05-24 18:07:26 ♻︎ Updated
In the ever-expanding universe of gaming and gaming culture, one dynamic stands out for its unique blend of creativity, community, and activism: modding. This practice, in which players create and distribute modifications for video games, ...read more

Why Speedrunning is an Impressive Display of Skill
2025-05-24 18:28:09 ♻︎ Updated
Speedrunning—for those unfamiliar—is a competitive gaming practice in which players attempt to complete certain video games as quickly as possible. This game has gained popularity over the years and goes beyond traditional gameplay by ...read more

Updating for Consoles = Cert Hell
2025-05-24 18:30:55 ♻︎ Updated
Updates are often seen as an opportunity to improve performance, add new features, or fix bugs. However, for some console developers, updating their systems can turn into a nightmare known as "cert hell." Let's take a closer look at why ...read more

How AI Debuggers Impact Software Development Life Cycles
2025-05-24 18:44:17 ♻︎ Updated
The software development life cycle (SDLC) in game development is undergoing radical change—not through human intervention, but through the relentless power of AI debuggers. This paper analyzes the profound impact of AI on each phase of ...read more

Roblox Studio vs Core Games: Platform Differences
2025-05-24 18:52:47 ♻︎ Updated
Roblox, a groundbreaking user-generated content platform, has delighted millions of players worldwide since its launch in 2006. At its core, Roblox is both an online game development environment and a gaming platform where users can create ...read more

The Role of Mods in Esports
2025-05-24 18:56:03 ♻︎ Updated
Esports, or competitive video gaming, has grown into a significant industry with millions of players and viewers worldwide. At the heart of this rapidly growing ecosystem are the unsung heroes behind the scenes—the game mods. These ...read more

The Weapon That Was Just a Shoe
2025-05-24 19:15:32 ♻︎ Updated
In the ever-evolving world of video game development, every project presents its own challenges, some more unique than others. One example is the infamous incident of the gun that was actually just a shoe. It's a stark reminder of the ...read more

The Influence of Mobile Games on Traditional Gaming Platforms
2025-05-24 19:22:25 ♻︎ Updated
The gaming industry has undergone significant changes, primarily due to the rapid rise of mobile gaming. While traditional gaming platforms like consoles and PCs dominated the market for decades, mobile games are rapidly becoming a force ...read more

The Endless Cycle of Breaking and Patching
2025-05-24 19:23:53 ♻︎ Updated
We spend countless hours creating engaging digital experiences for our users. But like any complex system, our creations are not immune to issues that can frustrate even the most patient among us. This blog post explores the common cycle ...read more

The Commodification of Fan Culture: Merch, NFTs, and Beyond
2025-05-24 19:25:20 ♻︎ Updated
A striking trend is emerging: the commodification of fan culture. This isn't just about selling merchandise or tokens; it represents a profound shift in how fans interact with their favorite games, characters, and stories. In this blog ...read more

The Legal Grey Area of Selling Unfinished Products
2025-05-24 19:27:53 🚀︎ New
One aspect that's becoming increasingly common is the sale and purchase of unfinished or work-in-progress products. This blog post explores the legal gray area surrounding these transactions and examines the implications for consumers and ...read more

The Fear of AI Making Games Too Personalized (Filter Bubbles)
2025-05-24 19:44:02 ♻︎ Updated
Artificial intelligence promises hyper-personalized games, but at what cost? A disturbing phenomenon known as "filter bubbles" threatens to trap gamers in an echo chamber of their own preferences, thus preventing them from engaging with ...read more

Natural Language Interaction with NPCs
2025-05-24 19:47:29 ♻︎ Updated
The days of canned NPC conversations are numbered. Imagine non-playable characters having spontaneous, meaningful conversations, understanding your questions, and responding with true intelligence. This blog post demonstrates how ...read more

Intel vs. AMD: Why Brand Loyalty is Stupid
2025-05-24 19:48:32 ♻︎ Updated
Choosing between Intel and AMD processors can be challenging, even for seasoned tech enthusiasts. Both brands have dominated the CPU market for decades, each offering their own unique features and benefits. However, one often overlooked ...read more