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How Some Scam Games Exploit Nostalgia for Profit
2025-06-21 06:42:22 🚀︎ New
The gaming industry is vast and constantly evolving. New releases and updates appear almost every month, so it can be difficult to keep track of all the available legitimate games. Unfortunately, this industry also attracts scammers who ...read more

How do I restore iCloud Drive on my Mac after a reset?
2025-06-21 08:45:18 🚀︎ New
Losing data when you reset your smartphone is never fun, but thankfully, Apple's services like iCloud make it easier to recover your data. This includes restoring iCloud Drive on your Mac after resetting your iPhone or any other Android ...read more

Automated Unit Test Generation via AI Debugging
2025-06-21 09:59:31 🚀︎ New
Automated unit tests form the foundation for robust game development. However, manually creating tests for every edge case is tedious and time-consuming. But what if artificial intelligence could go beyond mere automation and intelligently ...read more

How AI NPCs Got Smarter Over Time
2025-06-21 10:26:23 🚀︎ New
Non-playable characters (NPCs) have always played a significant role. They serve as companions, antagonists, or even mentors to players, often ...read more

Why Most Gamification is Just Exploitation with a Points System
2025-06-21 13:39:52 🚀︎ New
Gamification is becoming increasingly popular as a way to motivate and engage people in various areas of life. From productivity apps that award points for completed tasks to fitness trackers that compete against friends, gamification ...read more

The Reward Loop That Feeds Surveillance Capitalism
2025-06-21 16:38:32 🚀︎ New
This complex system thrives on the collection, analysis, and exploitation of data about human behavior for profit. At its core lies a reward cycle ...read more

Fan Burnout: When Community Leaders Quit for Mental Health
2025-06-21 17:13:53 🚀︎ New
There are often unsung heroes who lead communities, share their passion, and ensure the games they love continue to thrive. These community leaders play a crucial role in connecting players, organizing events, and maintaining a sense of ...read more

How AI is Making Development More Impersonal
2025-06-21 18:59:14 🚀︎ New
AI promises a new era of personalization in game development. But what if the price is a terrifying impersonality? By allowing algorithms to dictate the gaming experience, are we inadvertently undermining the human touch that makes games ...read more

Behavioral Scoring in Competitive Games
2025-06-21 19:51:08 🚀︎ New
From social media platforms that track user behavior to smart home devices that monitor activity, data privacy is a growing concern. With ...read more

Ad SDKs in Games: Harmless or Hostile?
2025-06-21 20:17:09 🚀︎ New
To deliver these ads efficiently and effectively, developers often integrate Ad SDKs (Advertisement Software Development Kits) into their games. ...read more

Why Text-Based Adventures Still Matter
2025-06-21 21:23:22 🚀︎ New
Text-based adventures are characterized by a unique and enduring form that has left a lasting mark on the world of interactive storytelling. These ...read more

Will Regulation Finally Stop Fake Games?
2025-06-21 22:26:59 🚀︎ New
Online games have become an integral part of modern entertainment. But this thriving market also has a dark side: fake games that claim to be legitimate but often have malicious intentions. This blog post examines the risks these fake ...read more

Consent UIs That Work Against the User
2025-06-21 23:01:39 🚀︎ New
As companies collect vast amounts of user data for various purposes-from targeted advertising to improving product offerings-how users are granted ...read more

Rebase is Dangerous and You Should Avoid It
2025-06-22 01:11:53 🚀︎ New
Version control systems are important tools that help teams manage changes to source code over time. Git excels at this due to its flexibility and powerful features like branching and merging. However, a common practice among developers is ...read more

Why AI Can’t Replace Playtesting
2025-06-22 03:02:21 🚀︎ New
AI is rapidly transforming game development, but one crucial truth remains: It cannot replace the chaotic, unpredictable, and indispensable process of game testing. AI can optimize, but it can't deliver a true feel for the game. This blog ...read more

Why Some People Hate "Copy-Paste" Replies
2025-06-22 05:06:55 🚀︎ New
We often rely on quick and efficient responses to keep conversations flowing. One of the most common methods for doing this is copy-paste replies. While these seem like a convenient way to deal with messages quickly, they can be ...read more

Why Deleting a Free Game Doesn’t Erase Your Data
2025-06-22 06:13:08 🚀︎ New
From games to productivity tools, there are countless free options. Yet a critical question often arises: If I delete a free game or app from my ...read more

Is Save Scumming a Sin or a Survival Tactic?
2025-06-22 08:12:01 🚀︎ New
Players often employ various strategies to win. One such strategy, known as "save scumming," is the subject of much debate among players, ...read more

Why You Should Stop Using Stock Coolers
2025-06-22 10:57:58 🚀︎ New
Computer hardware has become an integral part of our everyday lives. From tackling complex office tasks to enjoying the latest games and applications, a powerful system is essential. One often overlooked component that can significantly ...read more

When Indie Games Go Viral
2025-06-22 11:23:03 🚀︎ New
There are two distinct categories that often coexist: indie and AAA (triple-A). While AAA titles dominate the market with their massive budgets, ...read more