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   Why You Should Use 8-Point Grids
2025-05-25 09:21:19 🚀︎ New
      
      It's crucial to create layouts that are not only visually appealing, but also intuitive and user-friendly. A powerful tool that helps designers achieve this balance is the 8-point grid system. This methodical approach to layout design ...read more
      
   The Influence of Early Access on Game Design Decisions
2025-05-25 09:26:08 ♻︎ Updated
      
      Developers are constantly looking for innovative ways to engage players and improve their products. One method that's becoming increasingly popular is Early Access in game development. This allows games to be released in a partially ...read more
      
   The Long-Term Effects of Burnout in the Industry
2025-05-25 09:34:44 ♻︎ Updated
      
      Where creativity meets technical challenges, developers often face myriad frustrations that can lead to burnout. This blog post explores the long-term effects of burnout in the games industry and how these issues not only affect individual ...read more
      
   Using Snippets in Visual Studio
2025-05-25 09:44:57 ♻︎ Updated
      
      Developers often struggle with repetitive programming tasks that could be optimized to save time and increase productivity. Visual Studio, a powerful integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft, offers an efficient solution ...read more
      
   The Role of AI in Automated Patch Generation: Promise and Pitfalls
2025-05-25 09:58:43 ♻︎ Updated
      
      Automated patch generation: The tantalizing promise of effortless game updates, but also a potential Pandora's box of unforeseen pitfalls. What happens when artificial intelligence streamlines development but inadvertently creates new ...read more
      
   Using Loggers Effectively for Debugging Complex Apps
2025-05-25 10:14:23 ♻︎ Updated
      
      Debugging can be a challenging task, especially with complex applications. This complexity often results from multiple layers and interactions between different components. To effectively overcome these challenges, developers use various ...read more
      
   Do companies like Netflix purge shows just to avoid residuals?
2025-05-25 10:16:56 ♻︎ Updated
      
      Content comes and goes seemingly without rhyme or reason. Viewers often wonder why a popular show that was once readily available is suddenly no longer available. This phenomenon has led many to question whether companies like Netflix are ...read more
      
   Should mobile studios disclose player manipulation tactics?
2025-05-25 10:22:32 ♻︎ Updated
      
      A critical issue that frequently sparks debate among gamers and industry experts is the disclosure of player manipulation tactics. As mobile studios create increasingly engaging and competitive environments in their games, it's becoming ...read more
      
   Memes as Protest: When Gamers Use Humor to Critique Studios
2025-05-25 10:23:11 ♻︎ Updated
      
      One might not initially believe that humor and memes could play such a significant role in shaping opinion or bringing about change. Yet the intersection of gaming and meme culture has proven to be a powerful force, often used by gamers as ...read more
      
   The Rise of AI-Generated Indie Games: Innovation or Laziness?
2025-05-25 10:24:57 ♻︎ Updated
      
      The rise of AI-generated indie games raises a provocative question: Is this a genuine advance in democratic game development or merely a "lazy shortcut" that threatens to undermine the artistry of independent developers? This blog post ...read more
      
   How much do -dark patterns- trick players into spending?
2025-05-25 10:29:02 ♻︎ Updated
      
      Developers are constantly looking for new ways to engage and monetize their player base. An important, yet often overlooked, aspect of this engagement is how certain design practices can subtly entice players to make purchases they might ...read more
      
   Are streaming platforms killing artistic freedom?
2025-05-25 10:29:54 ♻︎ Updated
      
      Streaming platforms play a central role in the consumption of music, films, television programs, and other forms of visual art. Given their seemingly ubiquitous reach and influence, the question arises as to whether these platforms ...read more
      
   Why is Roblox the future (or downfall) of mobile gaming?
2025-05-25 10:39:55 🚀︎ New
      
      The world of mobile gaming has undergone a remarkable change. One game that has had a particularly significant impact on this sector is Roblox. This online platform combines elements of social networking, user-generated content, and ...read more
      
   When Devs Get Defensive
2025-05-25 10:52:36 ♻︎ Updated
      
      Frustration often accompanies innovation. Developers pour their passion and expertise into developing digital solutions that can transform businesses and lives. But, as in any profession, they experience moments of challenge, confusion, ...read more
      
   Health Insurance via Game Metrics
2025-05-25 10:56:35 🚀︎ New
      
      Gamification isn't just about making tasks fun; it's about changing the way we interact with systems, especially when they're designed to improve our health and well-being. By integrating game elements like points, levels, badges, and ...read more
      
   The Decline of Letter Writing in a Hyper-Connected World
2025-05-25 10:57:41 ♻︎ Updated
      
      As email, instant messages, and social media dominate, the art of letter writing seems to be losing its appeal. This shift from pen pals to pixel friends has significant implications for our communication and interactions. We explore why ...read more
      
   How FOMO Drives Microtransaction Sales
2025-05-25 11:04:57 ♻︎ Updated
      
      Social media platforms and online gaming are ubiquitous, yet the psychological phenomenon of "fear of missing out" (FOMO) is increasingly influencing consumer behavior. This blog post examines how FOMO impacts microtransaction sales on ...read more
      
   Preservation Efforts by Museums and Archives
2025-05-25 11:13:53 ♻︎ Updated
      
      It's important to recognize the value of preserving gaming history. Museums and archives play a pivotal role in documenting our evolving culture, including the rich diversity of video games that have shaped generations. This blog post ...read more
      
   Are we too reliant on auto-play to think for ourselves?
2025-05-25 11:16:04 ♻︎ Updated
      
      Streaming services have become an integral part of our lives. From music to videos, these platforms offer a vast variety of media, accessible at the click of a mouse. One feature of many streaming services is the auto-play function, which ...read more
      
   Why can't I disable auto-updates per app in the App Store?
2025-05-25 11:18:16 ♻︎ Updated
      
      Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives. They serve not only as a means of communication, but also as a source of entertainment and convenience. In addition to the numerous smartphone features, automatic updates play an ...read more