Info- 15465: data privacy, user consent, surveillance

One example of this is the use of facial recognition technology (Face ID) by game developers for enhanced security measures and personalized user ...read more

Realistic lighting is crucial to the visual appeal of your scenes. One powerful technique that can significantly improve the quality of your lighting is baking ambient occlusion (AO) maps. This blog post will walk you through the baking ...read more

Gamers are increasingly using game APIs to enhance their gaming experience. These APIs allow developers to integrate various features and services directly into games, providing players with a more immersive and interactive gaming ...read more

Ah, the '90s. A decade of pixelated wonder and boundless creativity in gaming. The era when a simple block could create an entire universe and a few lines on the screen challenged your mind like no other game before. If you want to relive ...read more

This surveillance goes beyond simply collecting user data and includes the analysis of patterns, preferences, and behaviors across a wide range of ...read more

It's normal to feel frustrated when things don't go as planned. This blog post explores how the concept of a "labor of love" can sometimes justify abusive behavior toward game development projects. We address specific causes and offer ...read more

Few people have left such an indelible mark as game director and narrative designer Amy Hennig. In her more than two-decade-long career, Hennig has ...read more

Excitement often gives way to frustration when a project enters the realm of feature creep. This phenomenon involves constantly adding new features to a game without sufficient consideration of how they fit into the overall design or ...read more

Decisions made during development can drastically change the gameplay experience. One such pivotal moment in gaming history is the debate over ...read more

Developers are constantly looking for innovative ways to engage players. One such widely discussed tactic is the use of rage-quit mechanics-deliberately designed scenarios that frustrate players to the point of abandoning the game ...read more

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

Welcome to our technical journey! Today we're diving into the powerful tool "git bisect," which helps you track down annoying errors in your code. Whether you're an experienced developer or a beginner, understanding how to use "git bisect" ...read more

A new contender is making waves. Meet Zed, a powerful and innovative editor that aims to challenge the dominance of giants like Visual Studio Code (VS Code). We'll explore what sets Zed apart, its unique features, and how it might compete ...read more

One outstanding tool has managed to carve out a unique niche for itself-not because it has the most features or impressive graphics, but because it's incredibly efficient and reliable. We're talking about Audacity, the free, open-source ...read more

Artificial intelligence promises hyper-personalized games, but at what cost? A disturbing phenomenon known as "filter bubbles" threatens to trap gamers in an echo chamber of their own preferences, thus preventing them from engaging with ...read more

Victory often hinges on skill and unfair advantage. This dynamic has led to a complex interplay of ethics, technology, and game design. When we examine why some professional players get caught cheating and how they try to conceal their ...read more

Thanks to technological advances, these games not only provide entertainment but also collect an unprecedented amount of data about their users-data ...read more

Consumer behavior has fundamentally changed. Mobile shopping is one of the most disruptive forces fundamentally changing the way we shop and spend. This shift from brick-and-mortar stores to online platforms has been accelerated by the ...read more

Studios often find themselves in complex situations where maintaining community engagement can be both challenging and rewarding. However, some developers choose to "ghost" their own communities—a term used to describe a lack of ...read more

One might think high scores are simply a matter of skill and timing. But beneath the surface lies a complex web of competition, strategy, and even subtle social dynamics known as "high score politics." This blog post delves into the ...read more