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Our Soundtrack Played Backwards (Spooky!)

Our Soundtrack Played Backwards (Spooky!)

2025-08-31 21:08:23 🚀︎ New
We embark on journeys of creativity and innovation. But these paths are often fraught with obstacles that can lead to frustration and even the occasional game failure. In this blog post, we explore a particularly scary incident involving ...read more
Are mobile and console gaming merging?

Are mobile and console gaming merging?

2025-05-25 22:58:32 ♻︎ Updated
The world of video games has seen significant changes in the development, distribution, and consumption of games. One of the most fascinating developments is the blurring of the lines between mobile and console gaming. This blog post ...read more
What If Ubisoft Had Never Relied on Open-World Formulas?

What If Ubisoft Had Never Relied on Open-World Formulas?

2025-02-10 17:10:49 🚀︎ New
One might wonder what would have happened if a crucial decision had been made differently. Let's delve into a fascinating "what if" scenario at ...read more
How Some Companies Gaslight Their Communities

How Some Companies Gaslight Their Communities

2025-05-19 02:20:09 ♻︎ Updated
Developer communities play a pivotal role. They are centers of collaboration, learning, and problem-solving, where developers from around the world come together to share insights, discuss challenges, and support each other. However, not ...read more
Are Apple's M-Series Chips Really Worth the Cost?

Are Apple's M-Series Chips Really Worth the Cost?

2025-05-17 12:12:20 🚀︎ New
One area that consistently delivers peak performance is the processors in our devices. Among the leading vendors, Apple leads the field with its custom-designed silicon chips - the M-series chips. These include the M1, the M2, and now ...read more
NLP for Understanding Error Logs

NLP for Understanding Error Logs

2025-05-21 11:45:43 ♻︎ Updated
Error logs, the grim evidence of bugs, are a necessary evil in game development—a chaotic flood of cryptic messages. Traditional manual parsing is a bottleneck, a tedious journey through text noise. But what if natural language ...read more
iOS versions lack public changelogs for minor patches: Why?

iOS versions lack public changelogs for minor patches: Why?

2025-01-30 06:57:05 🚀︎ New
In today's tech-driven world, keeping users informed about updates and changes to their devices is crucial. However, many iPhone users have noticed a notable absence of public changelogs when Apple releases minor updates to iOS-updates ...read more
The False Promise of AI-Powered QA

The False Promise of AI-Powered QA

2025-05-23 07:57:51 ♻︎ Updated
The siren song of "AI-assisted quality assurance" echoes through game development studios, promising a panacea for bugs and glitches. But what if these promises are nothing more than an elaborate illusion? This blog post ruthlessly ...read more
The Consent Circus: Privacy in a Click-Bait Age

The Consent Circus: Privacy in a Click-Bait Age

2025-09-05 12:46:51 🚀︎ New
With the rise of clickbait content and personalized advertising, users are often caught in a vortex of data collection without fully understanding ...read more
Are Achievements the Death of Intrinsic Motivation?

Are Achievements the Death of Intrinsic Motivation?

2025-09-30 05:54:34 🚀︎ New
Before we explore the relationship between achievement and intrinsic motivation, it's important to understand the concepts of intrinsic and extrinsic ...read more
Why Stencyl and Scratch Are Hurting Game Dev Education

Why Stencyl and Scratch Are Hurting Game Dev Education

2025-07-02 04:07:38 🚀︎ New
Tools like Stencyl and Scratch are enjoying great popularity. However, their widespread adoption could do more harm than good. This blog post explores why these platforms are hindering game development learning in a broader context, ...read more
Streamlining the Path to Purchase

Streamlining the Path to Purchase

2025-09-30 07:14:55 🚀︎ New
With the rise of online shopping platforms like Amazon, eBay, and Alibaba, customers can now shop virtually anywhere, anytime. However, this ...read more
User Testing is Mostly Theater

User Testing is Mostly Theater

2025-10-18 17:57:12 🚀︎ New
User testing plays a pivotal role. It's often viewed as an essential step in ensuring the final product meets the needs and expectations of its intended users. However, many designers may be under the impression that user testing is ...read more
Why are users notified of subscription renewals only shortly before?

Why are users notified of subscription renewals only shortly before?

2025-05-17 16:52:10 ♻︎ Updated
Smartphones and their associated subscriptions play a central role in our everyday lives. Whether for entertainment, communication, or productivity, these devices and services have become indispensable. Many users may not be aware of why ...read more
Patch Notes, Pitchforks, and Panic

Patch Notes, Pitchforks, and Panic

2025-06-01 08:54:54 ♻︎ Updated
Welcome to a candid exploration of the challenges and struggles developers face in the games industry. Game development isn't just about creating beautiful worlds and compelling stories; it's also about managing expectations, overcoming ...read more
The Best Free Texture Packs for Game Devs

The Best Free Texture Packs for Game Devs

2025-06-03 05:18:16 ♻︎ Updated
Efficient tools are essential for saving time and resources. One indispensable resource is texture packs-collections of pre-made textures that you can use in a variety of ways to enhance your games or projects. Whether you're working on a ...read more
What Happens to Your Assets When a Blockchain Game Shuts Down?

What Happens to Your Assets When a Blockchain Game Shuts Down?

2025-11-10 15:37:31 🚀︎ New
One pressing question still concerns gamers: What will happen to their assets if their favorite game is shut down? This scenario isn't hypothetical; it has already occurred in several cases where blockchain games have ceased operations. ...read more
Fan Wikis: Crowdsourced Archives or Unauthorized Databases?

Fan Wikis: Crowdsourced Archives or Unauthorized Databases?

2025-05-25 11:33:11 ♻︎ Updated
Fan wikis have become a peculiar but fascinating phenomenon. They are websites created by fans for fans, primarily dedicated to video games, but also covering films, books, and other media. They serve a variety of purposes: from providing ...read more
AI Companions: The Next Billion-Dollar Industry

AI Companions: The Next Billion-Dollar Industry

2025-10-06 08:03:32 🚀︎ New
One sector stands out as a potential growth engine in the coming years: AI companions. From virtual assistants to intelligent personal robots (IPRs), these aren't just technological advances; they represent the future of human-technology ...read more
Reward Systems That Foster Real Growth

Reward Systems That Foster Real Growth

2025-06-11 04:12:23 🚀︎ New
Educational systems are constantly evolving to keep pace with technological advances and learner preferences. One critical aspect that can significantly influence educational success is the design and implementation of reward systems in ...read more
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