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AI Tools That Create More Bugs Than They Fix
2025-12-16 02:22:16 🚀︎ New
AI tools promise to eliminate bugs, but a frightening paradox is emerging: Some tools actively create *more* problems than they solve, introducing unforeseen complexities and derailing projects. This blog post not only highlights the irony ...read more
I Used AI for Narrative Design-It Was Soulless
2026-01-25 16:07:13 🚀︎ New
AI offers tantalizing possibilities for narrative design. But what if its poetic promises lead to soulless stories? When algorithms generate plots, do we lose the emotional depth that makes game stories so memorable? This blog post ...read more
Source 2: Valve's Secret Weapon?
2025-05-22 10:52:39 ♻︎ Updated
One name consistently stands out for its versatility and innovative features: Valve's Source 2 engine. This powerful tool has been instrumental in the development of some of the most well-known games across a variety of genres, from ...read more
The Rise and Fall of Peter Molyneux: Visionary or Overpromiser?
2025-11-28 10:05:18 🚀︎ New
In the ever-evolving world of video game development, few names represent innovation and ambition as much as Peter Molyneux. Founder of several ...read more
Monorepos Are a Disaster Waiting to Happen
2025-05-24 13:54:35 ♻︎ Updated
Teams are constantly looking for more efficient ways to manage projects. One popular approach is using monorepos. However, this method comes with its own challenges and potential pitfalls. In this blog post, we explore why some claim ...read more
Why can't I schedule shortcuts using calendar rules?
2025-03-21 12:59:36 🚀︎ New
Smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, providing numerous conveniences through a wide array of apps. One such feature that many users appreciate is the ability to schedule shortcuts using calendar rules. However, not ...read more
The Psychology Behind Impulse Buying in E-commerce
2025-06-09 10:18:52 🚀︎ New
Impulse buying is an increasingly popular shopping phenomenon. Thanks to the convenience of online platforms and the lure of instant gratification, many consumers shop on impulse. This blog post delves into the psychology behind impulse ...read more
We Didn-t Test Enough. Oops.
2025-05-12 08:58:09 ♻︎ Updated
Testing is often viewed as an important but tedious task, easily neglected in favor of faster or more attractive features. This blog post explores a common scenario where developers fail to test adequately, leading to significant ...read more
Improving React App Startup Time
2025-05-17 23:33:22 ♻︎ Updated
Boot time is a crucial aspect of the user experience. In web development, especially for React applications, optimizing this process can significantly improve user satisfaction. This blog post explores various strategies for improving the ...read more
The Art of Platform Management
2025-09-08 10:05:48 🚀︎ New
From social media to online shopping, these platforms collect vast amounts of data about their users. This data collection raises significant ...read more
The Role of Emergent Behavior in Making NPCs Feel Alive
2025-05-28 20:14:24 ♻︎ Updated
The most fascinating non-player characters aren't carefully crafted; they emerge. This blog post explores emergent behavior in AI and shows how the complex dance of simple rules can create NPCs that feel not only alive, but also truly ...read more
The Unfinished Masterpiece: ‘Half-Life 2: Episode 3’s Ghost
2025-10-21 18:01:36 🚀︎ New
There are diamonds in the rough and hidden gems that often go undiscovered. One such gem is the unfinished masterpiece "Half-Life 2: Episode 3," ...read more
Responsibility in AI-Driven Content Moderation in Games
2025-06-01 06:30:55 ♻︎ Updated
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming the digital referee of our gaming communities, driving content moderation on a massive scale. With this immense power, however, comes great responsibility. This blog post not only describes ...read more
The UI That Made People Rage Quit
2025-10-06 00:23:08 🚀︎ New
Developing an intuitive yet engaging user interface (UI) can be one of the biggest challenges. Often, even small design decisions can lead to player frustration, causing them to angrily quit the game or abandon it altogether. This blog ...read more
Typography for Digital Interfaces
2025-11-04 02:34:37 🚀︎ New
Typography not only improves text readability; it's a crucial factor in creating engaging user interfaces (UIs). The selection and presentation of fonts can significantly influence how users interact with a digital product. This blog post ...read more
Why do endless grind mechanics dominate?
2025-05-22 04:11:43 ♻︎ Updated
Developers are constantly looking for innovative ways to engage players and keep them interested. One trend that's gaining traction is the use of endless grinding mechanics. These mechanisms are designed to encourage continuous play ...read more
Only Apple TV+ supports Spatial Audio fully: Why?
2025-04-26 10:41:37 🚀︎ New
In recent years, there has been a significant advancement in audio technology, particularly around spatial sound. Spatial audio is designed to create an immersive auditory experience by simulating the placement and movement of sounds in ...read more
Why do all mobile games start with unwinnable tutorials?
2025-05-24 01:19:00 ♻︎ Updated
Mobile gaming has become a multi-billion dollar industry, and one aspect that consistently frustrates players is the hopeless tutorial phase in most mobile games. This blog post explores why developers begin their games with such ...read more
How Some Studios Avoid Crunch (And Why Others Don-t)
2025-05-28 16:34:24 ♻︎ Updated
One thing remains constant: the challenges and frustrations developers face. From long hours to unattainable deadlines, the games industry is no stranger to developer dissatisfaction. This blog post explores why some studios manage to ...read more
Testing Web Apps with Microsoft Edge DevTools
2025-06-02 15:28:17 🚀︎ New
Microsoft Edge, now part of the Chromium project, has become a powerful tool for web developers. Among its many features is a set of advanced developer tools called Microsoft Edge DevTools. These tools help you efficiently test and debug ...read more