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AR glasses over iPhone innovation: Why?
2025-04-05 18:50:44 🚀︎ New
In recent years, we've seen tremendous advancements in smartphone technology, particularly in the realm of augmented reality (AR). Apple's iPhone has been at the forefront of these innovations, pushing the boundaries of what smartphones ...read more

How ‘Free VPNs’ in Gaming Are a Scam
2025-05-27 21:18:51 ♻︎ Updated
Gamers often take advantage of any advantage to enhance their gaming experience. One popular tool some gamers use to improve latency, protect their privacy, or bypass geo-restrictions is a virtual private network (VPN). However, gamers ...read more

Has Candy Crush influenced game design more than Dark Souls?
2025-05-19 10:30:59 ♻︎ Updated
Few titles have left such an indelible mark as Candy Crush Saga. This addictive puzzle game has not only captured the attention of millions but also significantly influenced the way we think about game design. But how does it compare to ...read more

The Coming AI Debugging Arms Race
2025-08-23 07:10:01 🚀︎ New
The next revolution in game development isn't just about rendering performance or narrative depth; it's about defeating stubborn AI debugging. This post boldly predicts the emerging trends and groundbreaking solutions that will usher in a ...read more

How AI is Killing the Joy of Problem-Solving
2025-08-15 17:09:53 🚀︎ New
AI in gaming has created unprecedented levels of immersion. But at the expense of the player's intrinsic sense of discovery? Are we inadvertently "killing" the thrill of problem-solving and replacing real challenges with algorithmic ...read more

How the -Gamer Aesthetic- Influences Product Design
2025-05-25 16:33:02 ♻︎ Updated
The gaming industry has not only captivated audiences with its compelling storylines and gameplay, but has also influenced various fields, including product design. The aesthetics that characterize video games—often referred to as the ...read more

How Twitter Has Turned Gaming Discourse into a Warzone
2025-05-15 17:27:44 🚀︎ New
Social media platforms are vital to the gaming community. Twitter has undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping how we discuss and debate video games. However, the platform has also been criticized for turning what should have been ...read more

When Patches Break More Than They Fix
2025-05-20 01:04:25 ♻︎ Updated
Where creativity meets technical challenges, developers often find themselves in a unique dilemma. Patches often inadvertently cause more frustration than they fix. This leads to a range of developer frustrations and gameplay breakdowns ...read more

Feature Creep vs. Creative Vision: Who Wins?
2025-08-30 18:05:35 🚀︎ New
Often, two opposing forces are at play: feature creep and creative vision. These two elements can either work together to create a masterpiece or clash frustratingly, leading to suboptimal outcomes for developers and players. We explore ...read more

How Indie Devs Crunch Themselves to Death
2025-05-13 22:13:02 ♻︎ Updated
Creativity collides with the harsh reality of business life. Indie developers often find themselves in a relentless cycle of crunch time, pushing intense work hours to the limit to meet deadlines or release dates. This blog post explores ...read more

Still no AirDrop queue or batch mode - why?
2025-05-13 08:06:07 ♻︎ Updated
Smartphone technology is evolving rapidly, yet some features remain surprisingly unchanged. One of these is the lack of AirDrop Queue and Batch Mode on many modern smartphones, including iPhones. This lack has led to much speculation about ...read more

How do Western/Asian monetization tactics differ?
2025-05-31 15:07:33 ♻︎ Updated
Understanding the monetization strategies of different regions can provide valuable insights for market strategies. This blog post explores the different monetization tactics of Western and Asian developers, why these differences exist, ...read more

Why Some Indies Succeed by Accident
2025-05-10 17:05:11 ♻︎ Updated
In the competitive world of indie game development, success often comes unexpectedly. While many games are slow to arrive and lead to critical acclaim or commercial success, some achieve widespread recognition almost by accident. This blog ...read more

Evaluating Amazon Lumberyard for Game Development
2025-05-26 11:19:48 ♻︎ Updated
Amazon Lumberyard is an open-source game engine from Amazon Web Services. First released in May 2016, it has since become popular with both indie developers and larger studios seeking a flexible, scalable, and cost-effective solution for ...read more

The Gamification of Politics: Voting as a Mini-Game
2025-05-19 23:30:42 ♻︎ Updated
Gamification has become an influential approach to engaging users in various areas of life. From healthcare to education, businesses to governments, gamification is revolutionizing the way we interact with services and information. In this ...read more

Why Some Bugs Only Happen in Production
2025-08-04 12:22:02 🚀︎ New
Bugs are an unfortunate but inevitable part of the process. Developers spend countless hours testing and debugging their code to ensure it runs smoothly in different environments. Despite all precautions, some bugs don't appear until the ...read more

Developers vs. AI: Who’s Really in Control of the Codebase?
2025-05-30 03:05:58 ♻︎ Updated
The battlefield for code control is set: human developers versus AI systems. Artificial intelligence is increasingly dictating the codebase—so who really holds the power in game development? This blog post delves into the heart of this ...read more

Is Escapism Really a Negative Force?
2025-07-22 07:16:13 🚀︎ New
Escapism, the tendency to seek refuge from unpleasant realities in fantasies or daydreams, is a controversial topic among psychologists and ...read more

The ‘Hollow Knight’ Effect: How One Indie Redefined Metroidvanias
2025-02-27 03:23:06 🚀︎ New
There's a genre that has captivated millions of fans: the Metroidvania. This style of gameplay combines elements of exploration, puzzles, combat, and ...read more

Lightweight vs Full-Featured IDEs: What's Best?
2025-06-05 14:06:44 🚀︎ New
Choosing the right code editor or integrated development environment (IDE) can significantly impact your productivity and programming experience. Given the variety of options available, it's important to understand the differences between ...read more