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Hiding Paywalls Behind Quests
2025-05-30 16:24:58 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often face myriad challenges that can be frustrating. One of these is implementing paywalls behind quests in games. While this approach has its advantages, it also presents some complexities and potential pitfalls that can ...read more

Prototyping Clickable Flows
2025-05-30 16:34:16 ♻︎ Updated
Creating clickable flows is a critical step that allows designers to visualize user interactions with an application or website. This blog post explores the intricacies of prototyping clickable flows using various tools and techniques, ...read more

Can I get my iCloud photos back after deleting them?
2025-05-30 16:37:29 🚀︎ New
Gone are the days when losing your smartphone photos meant losing precious memories. With cloud services like iCloud, managing and backing up our photos has become significantly easier. However, accidents happen, and you might find ...read more

Is Modding a Dying Art in the Age of Live-Service Games?
2025-05-30 16:37:39 ♻︎ Updated
One might wonder if modding, the practice of creating modifications for video games, is declining. Is the need for community-created mods diminishing with the rise of live-service games that are constantly evolving and offer players ...read more

The Role of Management in Perpetuating Crunch
2025-05-30 16:40:55 ♻︎ Updated
Where creativity meets technical challenges, a common problem arises: frustration and bottlenecks among developers. This phenomenon is a major concern for management teams, as they must balance creative output with realistic schedules and ...read more

O3DE: Amazon's New Open-Source Bet
2025-05-30 16:41:27 🚀︎ New
Open-source software has become a cornerstone for innovation and collaboration. One such initiative is O3DE (Open 3D Engine), developed by Amazon Web Services. This blog post covers O3DE, its key features, how it compares to other popular ...read more

How to Do a Social Media Cleanse Without FOMO
2025-05-30 16:43:25 🚀︎ New
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. It serves as a means of communication, entertainment, and even work. However, excessive social media use can have negative consequences, such as anxiety, FOMO (fear of missing ...read more

No mental health AI assistant built into iOS - why?
2025-05-30 16:55:16 🚀︎ New
Apple's iPhone stands out not only for its sleek design and user-friendly interface, but also for its robust operating system. One area where the integration of AI to support mental health has been a topic of discussion is the lack of a ...read more

How One Update Killed Our Playerbase
2025-05-30 16:57:42 ♻︎ Updated
We're constantly striving to improve our games and provide the best possible experience for our players. However, every now and then, a seemingly well-intentioned update can have devastating consequences, leading to significant ...read more

Low-Poly is an Aesthetic Dead End
2025-05-30 17:00:34 ♻︎ Updated
Techniques and aesthetics come and go. One trend that has gained significant traction over the years is low-poly art. While it has its place in certain artistic fields, it's important to recognize that low-poly is ultimately an aesthetic ...read more

Ultrawide Monitors: Productivity Boost or Distraction?
2025-05-30 17:02:24 ♻︎ Updated
The way we work and consume content has evolved significantly. Among the myriad screen resolutions and sizes available on the market, ultrawide monitors are gaining popularity due to their generous screen space and productivity potential. ...read more

The Uncanny Valley of AI-Generated Animations
2025-05-30 17:04:57 ♻︎ Updated
The Uncanny Valley: A ghostly specter that has long haunted the world of AI-generated characters. This blog post addresses this disturbing phenomenon, explores its implications for game development, and offers strategies for navigating ...read more

Three.js: The WebGL Powerhouse
2025-05-30 17:31:58 ♻︎ Updated
Welcome to the world of web development! Impressive graphics and animations can now be created directly in the browser - simply using HTML and JavaScript. One of the most powerful tools for this is Three.js, a compact, cross-browser ...read more

Why do games mimic social media infinite-scroll mechanics?
2025-05-30 17:49:11 ♻︎ Updated
Innovations often look to the past. This blog post explores why numerous mobile games have adopted a seemingly endless scrolling mechanic reminiscent of social media platforms-a trend that has significantly influenced game design in recent ...read more

Modding in Console Games: Will It Ever Be Standardized?
2025-05-30 18:01:23 ♻︎ Updated
Console games have long been valued for their exclusive titles and seamless gameplay. However, a new trend is challenging this notion: modding in console games. This involves players altering aspects of a game beyond what is officially ...read more

The Tutorial Taught Players Nothing
2025-05-30 18:13:50 ♻︎ Updated
We put our heart and soul into creating immersive worlds for players to explore. However, as with any creative endeavor, there are times when something doesn't go as planned, frustrating both us and the players. An example of this is a ...read more

Ethical Use of AI for Competitive Advantage in eSports
2025-05-30 18:35:40 ♻︎ Updated
Competitive advantages are everything. But what if artificial intelligence (AI)—a powerful new weapon—threatens the integrity of fair play? This blog post doesn't just address AI in esports; it is a provocative challenge to the ...read more

Remote Work is Dead? Why Hybrid Models Will Dominate 2030
2025-05-30 18:53:49 🚀︎ New
It's clear that work itself is undergoing profound change. The traditional office model appears to be giving way to new and innovative ways of working, with remote work and hybrid models gaining momentum. While some may argue that remote ...read more

Combining Multiple Prompts for Complex AI Tasks
2025-05-30 19:05:53 ♻︎ Updated
Multiple prompts: not just more commands, but the secret weapon for truly complex, sophisticated AI in games. This blog post isn't just about quantity; it's a strategic look at the art of combining prompts and how this technique enables ...read more

Microsoft's Monopoly on Dev Tools: Harmful or Necessary?
2025-05-30 19:08:44 ♻︎ Updated
Tools are everything. They can significantly impact a developer's productivity and efficiency. Among all the players in this space, Microsoft stands out as a dominant force with its integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual ...read more