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How Game Developers Design Consent to Be Confusing

How Game Developers Design Consent to Be Confusing

2025-04-28 06:42:29 🚀︎ New
However, many users struggle with complex and often confusing consent forms when playing new games or interacting with gaming platforms. This blog ...read more
How ‘Dynamic Pricing’ Could Ruin Gaming

How ‘Dynamic Pricing’ Could Ruin Gaming

2026-01-21 14:00:23 🚀︎ New
One trend that has gained significant traction is dynamic pricing. This strategy involves adjusting prices in real time based on market conditions and customer behavior. Commonly used by airlines and hotels, this strategy is now also ...read more
Why is an Apple ID required even for basic device use?

Why is an Apple ID required even for basic device use?

2025-05-20 04:19:02 ♻︎ Updated
When you set up your iPhone or other Apple device for the first time, you'll first need to create an Apple ID. This requirement may seem unnecessary to some users who don't understand the reasons behind it. However, there are several ...read more
Addressing AI Bias in Procedural Content Generation

Addressing AI Bias in Procedural Content Generation

2025-05-28 02:35:25 ♻︎ Updated
Procedural content generation in games offers boundless creativity, but like any AI system, it harbors a dangerous secret: bias. This blog post explores how algorithmic biases can lead to unfair outcomes and perpetuate harmful stereotypes ...read more
Why do games hide -quit prompts- (e.g., -Are you sure you want to leave?-)?

Why do games hide -quit prompts- (e.g., -Are you sure you want to leave?-)?

2025-05-21 16:23:26 ♻︎ Updated
The user experience is paramount. Developers are constantly working on intuitive and seamless user interfaces that enhance gameplay while minimizing distractions. One interesting aspect of this is the hiding of quit prompts in games. This ...read more
How to Educate Friends About Free Game Privacy Risks

How to Educate Friends About Free Game Privacy Risks

2025-08-16 08:28:35 🚀︎ New
While playing these games can be fun, it's important to educate friends and family about the potential privacy risks involved. This blog post ...read more
Will AI Eventually Design Entire Games Without Humans?

Will AI Eventually Design Entire Games Without Humans?

2025-12-13 06:56:25 🚀︎ New
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant progress in various fields. From virtual assistants to self-driving cars, AI is increasingly integrated into our everyday lives and beyond. The gaming industry, a center of innovation and ...read more
How GDPR Affects Cross-Platform Account Linking

How GDPR Affects Cross-Platform Account Linking

2025-12-30 01:27:37 🚀︎ New
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that came into force on May 25, 2018. It aims to harmonize data protection laws across Europe and give individuals more control over their personal data. ...read more
The Missing Voices: Why Disabled Gamers Aren't in Dev Test Pools

The Missing Voices: Why Disabled Gamers Aren't in Dev Test Pools

2025-06-01 12:24:09 ♻︎ Updated
A significant but often overlooked group is gamers with disabilities. These individuals not only enjoy gaming but also possess valuable insights that could improve game design and accessibility for everyone. However, gamers with ...read more
Speedrunners and Accessibility: An Unlikely Allyship?

Speedrunners and Accessibility: An Unlikely Allyship?

2025-05-17 05:43:40 ♻︎ Updated
Two seemingly disparate groups often go unnoticed: speedrunners and gamers with disabilities. These communities share one thing in common: they challenge conventional norms and push boundaries to achieve their goals in video games. But ...read more
The Game Changer for Creating Lasting Digital Detox Habits

The Game Changer for Creating Lasting Digital Detox Habits

2025-08-25 20:03:15 🚀︎ New
Smartphones and social media platforms are ubiquitous, making a healthy balance between online and offline life more important than ever. Faced with constant notifications, endless scrolling, and flashing screen lights, many have turned to ...read more
Why Do Gaming Chairs Suck So Much? (And What to Buy Instead)

Why Do Gaming Chairs Suck So Much? (And What to Buy Instead)

2025-05-30 02:31:10 ♻︎ Updated
Comfort is crucial. While some may claim it's all about gaming, a large part of gaming relies heavily on how it feels. Gaming chairs—or rather, many people—consider them to be bad. Why do these specialized chairs often fail to provide ...read more
The Game Changer: Evolution of Social Media Platforms

The Game Changer: Evolution of Social Media Platforms

2025-07-18 23:21:17 🚀︎ New
Social media platforms have become an integral part of our everyday lives. From their inception to their current form, they have undergone profound changes that have not only transformed our communication but also revolutionized business ...read more
The Rise of -Fake Lore' and How Fans Rewrite Game Stories

The Rise of -Fake Lore' and How Fans Rewrite Game Stories

2025-05-23 17:57:19 ♻︎ Updated
Often, a rich web of lore exists that ties together the backgrounds of characters, places, and events. This real-world, or canonical, lore is created by game developers to enhance player immersion and provide context for game mechanics. ...read more
Best Gitignore Templates

Best Gitignore Templates

2025-12-14 06:40:16 🚀︎ New
Version control is an important component of software that helps teams efficiently manage code changes. One such tool is Git, which allows developers to track changes to their source code over time. However, as projects grow, the risk of ...read more
Using AI to Analyze Test Flows

Using AI to Analyze Test Flows

2025-05-24 02:49:38 ♻︎ Updated
Manual test flow analysis is a bottleneck. But what if artificial intelligence (AI) could become the ultimate cartographer, meticulously analyzing every test path to uncover hidden efficiency opportunities? This blog post explores how AI ...read more
Should physical media make a comeback as a protest against streaming?

Should physical media make a comeback as a protest against streaming?

2025-05-15 01:47:53 ♻︎ Updated
The landscape of entertainment consumption has fundamentally changed. The rise of digital streaming services and their dominance of the industry has led many to question whether there is still room for physical media, particularly in ...read more
Why don't governments warn about mobile game addiction?

Why don't governments warn about mobile game addiction?

2025-05-11 03:47:37 ♻︎ Updated
Mobile gaming has become an integral part of modern life. While the entertainment value and excitement these games offer are undeniable, their popularity has also brought with it growing concerns about gaming addiction. Yet governments ...read more
How Difficulty Options Make Games More Accessible

How Difficulty Options Make Games More Accessible

2025-05-28 07:24:39 ♻︎ Updated
Accessibility is paramount. Players come from a wide range of backgrounds, with different abilities, preferences, and even different ages. To accommodate this broad spectrum, game developers have introduced various features, including ...read more
How Cloud Services Are Obscuring Real Performance Bottlenecks

How Cloud Services Are Obscuring Real Performance Bottlenecks

2025-05-10 20:58:57 ♻︎ Updated
Performance optimization is of utmost importance. It's not just about speeding up processes, but also about identifying and resolving issues that could be slowing your operations. However, cloud services have unique challenges that can ...read more
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