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How Gaming Companies Sell Your Data Without You Knowing
2025-05-29 13:35:12 🚀︎ New
Our interactions and habits are increasingly tracked online. This also applies to the gaming world, where gamers spend countless hours playing their favorite games. However, many gamers may not be aware of how their data is collected, ...read more

Can Poor Prompt Engineering Lead to Dangerous AI Outputs?
2025-05-29 13:35:50 ♻︎ Updated
Poor prompt engineering: Not just a minor oversight, but a ticking time bomb that can unleash dangerous, even harmful AI outcomes. In the sophisticated world of game development and beyond, this isn't a theoretical risk, but a terrifying ...read more

Privacy Risks in AI-Powered Player Analytics
2025-05-29 13:37:09 ♻︎ Updated
With the prospect of unprecedented insights into our digital behavior, the troubling question arises: What price are we paying for our privacy? This blog post exposes the latent privacy risks lurking in AI-powered player analytics, ...read more

Shell Scripting on Windows: Still a Laughing Stock?
2025-05-29 13:45:07 ♻︎ Updated
Shell scripting is a critical skill that allows users to automate tasks and streamline workflows. While Unix-based systems have traditionally dominated this space with powerful shells like Bash, PowerShell is gaining traction as a robust ...read more

Monetization Models in Mobile Games: Ethics and Impact
2025-05-29 13:45:58 ♻︎ Updated
Developers are constantly looking for innovative ways to engage players while maximizing revenue. The most common methods for monetizing mobile games include various monetization models. However, as with any business practice, these models ...read more

How Scammers Use Fake ‘Ban Appeals’ to Steal Your Data
2025-05-29 13:49:04 ♻︎ Updated
In the often unregulated digital landscape of online gaming, users are constantly on guard against a variety of threats. One particularly insidious form of threat is phishing attacks disguised as legitimate blocking requests from game ...read more

Are Apple/Google duopolies stifling innovation?
2025-05-29 13:54:47 ♻︎ Updated
Mobile gaming has become a dominant force, offering users an accessible and engaging experience directly through smartphones. The mobile gaming market is largely dominated by two major players: Apple's App Store and Google Play (now owned ...read more

UAC: Overprotective Security or Necessary Evil for Devs?
2025-05-29 13:58:53 ♻︎ Updated
User Account Control (UAC) is a security mechanism built into Microsoft Windows operating systems. It was introduced with Windows Vista in 2001 and has been included in every version of Windows since then. UAC's primary function is to warn ...read more

Still can't hide certain purchased apps - why not?
2025-05-29 13:58:58 ♻︎ Updated
Smartphones and iPhones have become an integral part of our lives. They're more than just communication devices; they're used for work, entertainment, and personal productivity. Yet, users often want to hide certain purchased apps on their ...read more

Why Do Some Fandoms Refuse to Accept Criticism?
2025-05-29 14:00:01 ♻︎ Updated
Fans often develop a deep emotional attachment to their favorite games, characters, or universes. This can lead to what's known as "fan entitlement": Some members of a community believe they have the right to criticize others without being ...read more

The Role of Debuggers in DevOps Pipelines
2025-05-29 14:09:17 ♻︎ Updated
The smooth and efficient operation of applications is crucial. Debuggers play a central role in the DevOps pipeline. In this blog post, we explore the essential functions of debuggers in a DevOps environment and discuss their importance, ...read more

Missing Birthdays for Broken Features
2025-05-29 14:29:38 ♻︎ Updated
We put our heart and soul into building digital experiences that delight players. But like any complex system, games can encounter issues that leave us frustrated. One such issue is the lack of birthdays for broken features. In this blog ...read more

Why Some Games Should Have Stayed Small
2025-05-29 14:36:50 ♻︎ Updated
Scalability is often considered a guarantee of success. But not all games benefit from their size or complexity. In this blog post, we explore why some games may have had a greater impact by staying small and focusing on core mechanics. We ...read more

Localization Challenges: Indie Games Going Global
2025-05-29 14:47:52 ♻︎ Updated
Distributing your games around the world can be exciting and challenging at the same time. One of the biggest challenges is localization. This involves adapting a game's content—including text, audio, and visual elements—to different ...read more

Is Surround Sound Dead in Gaming Audio?
2025-05-29 15:03:57 ♻︎ Updated
One question occupies enthusiasts and professionals alike: Is surround sound dead in gaming? We delve deeper into this topic and examine the current status and future prospects.read more

The Ethics of Gambling in Esports Betting
2025-05-29 15:08:47 ♻︎ Updated
Esports, the world of competitive gaming, has experienced exponential growth over the past decade. With millions of viewers and a multi-billion dollar industry, it's no wonder betting on esports events is becoming increasingly popular with ...read more

Should Developers Disclose AI Usage in Their Games?
2025-05-29 15:11:58 ♻︎ Updated
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping our lives. But should developers be forced to disclose their presence? This blog post addresses the controversial debate surrounding the disclosure of AI use in games and argues that ...read more

Is It Ethical to Replace Human Voice Actors With AI Clones?
2025-05-29 15:20:44 ♻︎ Updated
The human voice in games is irreplaceable, conveying emotion and enabling an immersive gaming experience. But what if artificial intelligence (AI) disrupts this reality? This blog post directly addresses the ethical storm surrounding the ...read more

AI Moodboards for Visual Direction
2025-05-29 15:30:48 🚀︎ New
Designers and artists are constantly looking for innovative tools to boost their creativity and efficiency. AI mood boards are a prominent tool in this field, not only providing visual direction but also opening up new horizons in artistic ...read more

The Silent Majority: Why Aren't More Gamers Demanding Accessibility?
2025-05-29 15:36:20 🚀︎ New
There is a significant, but often overlooked, segment of gamers who don't express their need for accessibility. This group constitutes the "silent majority"—gamers who enjoy playing but have never explicitly requested more inclusive ...read more