Info- 13845: AI, threats, risks, player agency, monetization

Where gamers from all over the world come together to compete, collaborate, or simply enjoy a shared experience, freedom of expression is often touted as a fundamental right. However, this freedom can sometimes have negative consequences, ...read more

They often encounter unforeseen challenges that can lead to frustration. These issues range from technical glitches to design deviations that don't meet player expectations. In this blog post, we explore some of the most common ...read more

Forget static jump scares; the new dimension of terror in video games comes from an unexpected source: the intelligent non-player character. Artificial intelligence now creates NPCs so sophisticated and subtly unsettling that they ...read more

Developing innovative games and applications can be exhilarating. Many developers dream of transitioning from a side hustle to a full-time indie venture. While this transition offers tremendous freedom and creative potential, it also ...read more

For indie developers, hyperrealistic lip-syncing has often remained an unattainable dream, reserved only for AAA budgets. But what if the expressiveness of a character's face could be unleashed in real time to effortlessly render dialogue ...read more

One trend has been hotly debated among players, critics, and industry experts alike: pay-to-win (PTW) mechanics. This blog post examines the risks and threats PTW mechanics pose not only to the competitive integrity of games, but also to ...read more

Metrics play a crucial role in understanding user interaction with digital products. However, overreliance on these metrics can sometimes lead to inaccurate conclusions regarding user satisfaction and engagement. This blog post explores ...read more

Keiji Inafune, a legendary video game designer known for creating iconic characters like Mega Man and Dante from Devil May Cry, took to Kickstarter ...read more

I've always prided myself on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. However, on one project, my pursuit of perfection caused me to exceed my budget—and that taught me a valuable lesson about budgeting and expectations in software ...read more

In recent years, smartphones have incorporated various advanced camera features to enhance photography capabilities. One such feature is the ultra-wide angle lens, designed to capture expansive landscapes and include more in frame than a ...read more

Online streaming platforms have become a hub for community engagement and interactive experiences. This includes Twitch, a live-streaming platform that primarily focuses on video game content but also hosts various community events and ...read more

Pathologic, a Soviet-themed point-and-click adventure game released in 2004 by Russian developer Microsoft Research Moscow, is notorious for its ...read more

We put our heart and soul into creating engaging player experiences. But even the most well-intentioned projects can have surprising flaws, leaving us wondering how we could have misjudged player loyalty. This blog post highlights some ...read more

Babylon.js is a powerful game engine. Based on WebGL, Babylon.js not only enables the execution of powerful 3D graphics but also offers numerous tools that make it ideal for creating immersive web applications and games. Unlike many other ...read more

Developers are constantly challenged to create engaging experiences that not only captivate players but also keep them interested. One of the most important revenue generators for many game developers is downloadable content (DLC). While ...read more

From social media platforms to smart home devices, people are often encouraged (or coerced) to disclose unprecedented amounts of personal information ...read more

In today's digital age, our smartphones are not just tools but extensions of our personal information repositories. iPhones and other smart devices often come with default settings that sync data across various apps, including your web ...read more

Artificial intelligence doesn't just mean realistic characters; it's fundamentally changing player decisions and consequences in video games, creating stories that are deeply engaging and compelling to play again and again. This blog post ...read more

Particularly in the area of ​​mobile gaming and app development, the question arises: Is Apple's app store monopoly hampering innovation? As in many monopolistic scenarios, this debate revolves around the balance between control and ...read more

Can an algorithm truly capture the charm and nuance of hand-drawn animation? This blog post explores the tantalizing possibilities and challenges of AI-powered replication of this beloved art form and asks whether machines can ever truly ...read more