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Are cosmetic microtransactions harmless or a slippery slope?
2025-05-26 23:01:34 ♻︎ Updated
One particular economic model has become increasingly prevalent, but it polarizes both players and critics: cosmetic microtransactions. These are small in-game purchases that allow players to customize their virtual experience with items ...read more

The Hidden Costs of Running an Esports Team
2025-05-14 06:39:10 ♻︎ Updated
Esports, the competitive aspect of video gaming, has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry over the past decade. Professional gamers and teams have evolved from niche hobbyists to major players in the world of sports and ...read more

Should Indie Developers Be More Transparent?
2025-04-05 02:08:54 🚀︎ New
Two distinct camps often compete for attention: independent (indie) developers and large (AAA) studios. While both strive to create exciting and ...read more

What Not to Do With Downloadable Content
2025-05-16 04:50:14 ♻︎ Updated
Downloadable content (DLC) has become an essential part of the game industry. It allows developers to expand their games post-launch with new experiences, characters, maps, or modes, thereby increasing revenue potential and player ...read more

Why "This Phone Changed My Life" Videos Are Mostly Nonsense
2025-05-25 22:31:28 ♻︎ Updated
Videos titled "This Phone Changed My Life" are ubiquitous. In these video series, people typically share their experiences with a particular smartphone model over a year or more, demonstrating how it has not only transformed their daily ...read more

Car Insurance Based on In-App Quests
2025-05-23 04:52:52 ♻︎ Updated
Innovations are not uncommon in the insurance industry. One particularly interesting development is the gamification of car insurance through in-app quests. This blog post explores how this trend can disrupt traditional insurance models ...read more

The Best Free Font Combinations
2025-08-01 23:41:18 🚀︎ New
You know that typography plays a crucial role in creating engaging and effective user interfaces. One of the most cost-effective ways to enhance your designs is by using free font combinations. These help you achieve visual harmony, convey ...read more

The Strange History of Failed Game Storage Formats
2025-05-14 01:25:51 🚀︎ New
Game storage formats have come a long way since their humble beginnings. From the early days of floppy disks to modern digital archives, these ...read more

Digital Nomads: The Next Standard Workforce?
2025-06-30 03:37:36 🚀︎ New
The world of work is experiencing unprecedented changes. One trend that is clearly gaining momentum is the rise of digital nomads-people who use technology to do their jobs remotely and travel or live in different countries while working. ...read more

The Real Cost of Free-to-Play: Microeconomics in Gaming
2025-02-23 20:01:24 🚀︎ New
One model has become increasingly prevalent, yet paradoxically complex: free-to-play (F2P). This business model has revolutionized the distribution ...read more

The New Etiquette of Virtual Worlds
2025-06-26 02:08:22 🚀︎ New
Virtual worlds are more than just platforms for gaming or socializing; they are shaping new forms of human interaction and community building. The deeper we delve into this digital world, the more important it becomes to establish rules ...read more

Should parents get alerts when kids binge too much?
2025-06-02 18:59:46 ♻︎ Updated
Children are often exposed to content at a pace their developing brains may not be ready for. This is especially true for binge-watchers who consume multiple episodes of a series in a short period of time. While it can be convenient and ...read more

How Gaming Companies Use Chat Logs Against You
2025-06-10 14:23:29 🚀︎ New
Online gaming has become an integral part of many people's lives. Whether for entertainment or competition, gamers frequently use chat to develop strategies and communicate with their teammates. What many players may not realize, however, ...read more

The Resource Demands of Running Smart NPC AI in Open Worlds
2025-05-31 12:58:33 ♻︎ Updated
The vast, complex worlds of modern games demand unprecedented levels of intelligence from non-playable characters (NPCs). But this computational complexity comes at a price. This blog post highlights the immense resource demands of ...read more

The ‘Stardew Valley’ Effect: One Developer Out-Farming Harvest Moon
2025-07-28 23:40:37 🚀︎ New
One title has managed to stand out and capture the hearts of gamers worldwide. It's "Stardew Valley," by Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone. While it's not ...read more

Why Elden Ring Proves AAA Can Still Learn From Indies
2025-03-15 22:12:04 🚀︎ New
Industry conversations often divide developers into two distinct camps: those producing large, high-budget (AAA) titles, and indie developers, who ...read more

Crowdsourcing vs. Corporate Funding
2025-02-21 07:08:24 🚀︎ New
Two different funding models are commonly used: crowdsourcing and corporate funding. Each model has its own characteristics that influence the ...read more

The Impact of End-to-End Encryption on Personal Chats
2025-06-04 10:50:01 🚀︎ New
Data protection and security are top priorities. As we increasingly use digital platforms for communication, the privacy of our personal chats is more important than ever. One technology that significantly improves this privacy is ...read more

AI falling behind: Siri vs. Google Assistant?
2025-02-11 10:43:47 🚀︎ New
In today's fast-paced digital world, smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives. They serve as personal assistants, cameras, gaming consoles, and so much more. At their core, many modern smartphones are equipped with ...read more

Automated Bug Reporting with AI
2025-05-21 18:00:54 ♻︎ Updated
The tedious and time-consuming process of bug reporting in game development is in danger of extinction. Artificial intelligence (AI) not only simplifies the process but also revolutionizes the way bugs are identified and reported. This ...read more