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What Makes a Game a Cult Classic?
2025-07-15 08:04:07 🚀︎ New
Certain titles have managed to transcend their medium and become cultural phenomena, captivating fans long after their release. These games are often ...read more

The Player as God, Pawn, or Parasite?
2025-07-15 10:19:32 🚀︎ New
Gaming has evolved from a simple pastime to a sophisticated medium that engages players on many levels. The deeper we delve into the philosophical ...read more

The Ethics of Dark Patterns in Online Stores
2025-07-15 12:49:52 🚀︎ New
Online shopping has become an integral part of our lives. However, the ease and convenience of online shopping is sometimes overshadowed by manipulative practices on some e-commerce platforms – so-called "dark patterns." These are design ...read more

How Streaming Personalities Influence Cyberbullying Culture
2025-07-15 13:00:24 🚀︎ New
Online gaming has become not just a pastime, but a cultural phenomenon. Enthusiasts include emerging personalities, so-called "streamers" or "content creators," who livestream their gameplay for an audience to watch and interact with. ...read more

Do Games Need HUDs Anymore?
2025-07-15 14:54:53 🚀︎ New
The necessity and role of heads-up displays (HUDs) is a constant topic of debate. These user interfaces serve as visual cues for players regarding ...read more

The False Promise of -Work-Life Balance- in Game Dev
2025-07-15 15:36:42 🚀︎ New
There's a widespread myth about work-life balance that can lead to significant frustration and burnout. This blog post aims to debunk this myth, explore its root causes, and offer practical tips for a healthier work-life balance in the ...read more

Why VR Still Isn’t Profitable-And Who’s Still Betting on It
2025-07-15 16:27:39 🚀︎ New
Virtual reality (VR) has been a buzzword in the technology industry for years. Major players like Facebook (now Meta), Sony, and HTC are investing ...read more

Why Some Studios Recover Faster Than Others
2025-07-15 17:05:18 🚀︎ New
Success is no guarantee. Developers put their heart and soul into creating games, only to find that some projects underperform or even fail altogether. This blog post explores why some studios recover faster from setbacks than others. By ...read more

What happens when streamers own every screen?
2025-07-15 18:27:26 🚀︎ New
The landscape of streaming platforms has been fundamentally changed by the rise of influential content creators, known as streamers. These individuals capture loyal audiences and influence viewer preferences, often with significant ...read more

The Rise and Fall of Arcades: Why They Disappeared (And Why They’re Coming Back)
2025-07-15 18:40:49 🚀︎ New
Arcades were the epitome of success. These sprawling department stores housed rows and rows of slot machines that captivated audiences with bright ...read more

The Hidden Costs of Free Shipping Offers
2025-07-15 19:04:24 🚀︎ New
Online shopping has become an integral part of our daily lives. One of the most tempting offers to entice customers to make a purchase is free shipping. However, as tempting as this seemingly generous benefit may be, it often comes with ...read more

The Future of Water: Desalination or Drought?
2025-07-15 19:57:20 🚀︎ New
Where sustainability and technology converge to shape our future, it's crucial to consider how we manage one of life's most important resources-water. With the global population expected to grow by nearly 2 billion people over the next ...read more

Legal Rights for AI: Closer Than You Think
2025-07-15 22:57:17 🚀︎ New
A critical but often overlooked aspect is the legal framework governing these technologies. Given a future in which machines increasingly make decisions that affect humans, it is essential to consider how existing laws can be adapted and ...read more

The Future of Mobile Gaming: More Data, Less Privacy?
2025-07-16 00:44:22 🚀︎ New
The same applies to data collection and privacy. With each new game release, players are often confronted with terms of service that govern how their ...read more

How to Debug WebAssembly
2025-07-16 02:48:43 🚀︎ New
Debugging WebAssembly (WASM) can be somewhat different from debugging traditional JavaScript due to its nature. However, thanks to increasing support for WASM debugging across various tools and environments, it's becoming easier. This blog ...read more

Why DAOs Are the Future of Software Development
2025-07-16 03:05:01 🚀︎ New
One particular model is gaining increasing traction and transforming the conception of software development: Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). This blog post explores why DAOs are becoming a central force in software ...read more

How AI is Making Games More Formulaic
2025-07-16 04:16:17 🚀︎ New
Artificial intelligence is an integral part of modern game development, promising enhanced gameplay and immersive experiences. But it raises a troubling question: Is AI inadvertently leading games to a sterile, formulaic homogeneity? This ...read more

Always-Online: A Feature or a Fetter?
2025-07-16 05:29:47 🚀︎ New
The concept of "always online" describes the expectation that a device or service is constantly connected to the internet. While this feature offers ...read more

The Best Examples of Visual Cue Alternatives
2025-07-16 05:45:17 🚀︎ New
Visual cues play a crucial role in enhancing the player experience, guiding gameplay, and deepening narrative immersion. While many games rely on traditional visual cues like icons or text, innovative designers are exploring alternative ...read more

The Psychological Hooks: How Gamification Encourages Data Disclosure
2025-07-16 06:23:42 🚀︎ New
This also applies to how we handle information. One innovative approach to solving these problems is gamification-the use of game design elements in ...read more