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Should ad-supported tiers be illegal due to excessive tracking?
2025-05-19 14:45:55 ♻︎ Updated
A critical issue has emerged, causing concern among consumers, content creators, and regulators alike: the legality of ad-supported plans due to excessive tracking. As more services move to tiered models where premium subscriptions offer ...read more

Early Access: A Double-Edged Sword for Developers and Players
2025-05-24 01:49:53 ♻︎ Updated
One model that has gained significant traction over the years is Early Access. This release strategy allows developers to bring their games to market before they're fully developed—often with incomplete features or content. While it ...read more

Constant Connectivity, Constant Surveillance
2025-07-21 02:44:56 🚀︎ New
These elements not only change how we interact with technology but also pose significant challenges to our privacy and the protection of personal ...read more

The Environmental Impact of Gaming Accessories
2025-05-30 06:18:48 ♻︎ Updated
Awareness and concern about the environmental impact of various industries, including the gaming industry, are growing. This blog post examines the environmental aspects of gaming accessories, discussing their manufacturing, disposal, and ...read more

How DLC Can Ruin a Game-s Balance
2025-05-22 11:01:20 ♻︎ Updated
Developers constantly strive to create engaging and immersive gaming experiences for players. One way to do this is through downloadable content (DLC), which adds new characters, levels, weapons, or storylines to a game. While DLC can be a ...read more

Are indie developers forced into hyper-casual to survive?
2025-07-03 12:48:53 🚀︎ New
Indie developers often find themselves in a delicate balancing act. With major publishers dominating the market with their AAA titles, indie developers must navigate various genres to carve out a niche and ensure their survival. One genre ...read more

Why "Just Mute Them" Isn’t Always the Solution
2025-05-19 09:10:49 ♻︎ Updated
Gaming isn't just a pastime; it's an integral part of the social lives of many young people. Alongside this exciting and immersive experience, however, it also presents challenges such as cyberbullying. This blog post explores why simply ...read more

Should governments regulate streaming censorship?
2025-05-29 09:53:17 ♻︎ Updated
Streaming services have become an integral part of our lives. With millions of users accessing various content platforms every day, there is growing debate about whether government intervention in the regulation of online content, ...read more

What If Game Devs Had Unlimited Budgets?
2025-03-05 15:45:28 🚀︎ New
Budgets are often a limiting factor influencing design decisions and scope. The idea of unlimited resources opens up countless possibilities ...read more

Limitations of AI in Emotional Expression
2025-07-04 20:39:14 🚀︎ New
The holy grail of artificial intelligence in game development is authentic emotional expression. Yet, despite groundbreaking advances in machine learning, AI still falters at the threshold of true emotions. Can algorithms truly evoke ...read more

From Memes to Marketing: How Studios Exploit Fan Creativity
2025-05-22 22:24:03 ♻︎ Updated
One thing remains constant: fan creativity. Video game fans not only love playing, but also create content around the games—be it through fan art, fan fiction, or, most notably, memes. These memes often capture the essence of a game and ...read more

Why Web3 Might Just Reinvent Web2 - But Worse
2025-08-24 10:02:34 🚀︎ New
We are experiencing a shift in the way the internet works. This evolution is marked by significant milestones that are redefining global connectivity. One such milestone is the transition from Web 2 to Web 3, which promises ...read more

How Memes Keep Dead Games Alive (For Better or Worse)
2025-05-26 14:41:53 ♻︎ Updated
Some titles seem to emerge from obscurity, only to fade into obscurity almost as quickly. For many of these dead games, memes often provide surprising lifelines—witty clips, images, or phrases circulated online, often with playful ...read more

Crafting Systems: Depth or Distraction?
2025-07-10 10:37:26 🚀︎ New
Crafting systems have become an integral part of many games, offering players the opportunity to craft unique items and enhance their gameplay. ...read more

Can the Metaverse Solve Loneliness?
2025-08-04 08:53:24 🚀︎ New
The concept of the metaverse has gained significant traction in technological and cultural discussions. This virtual world, often compared to a persistent online universe where people can interact with each other via avatars, is seen as an ...read more

Should refunds be mandatory for accidental purchases?
2025-05-24 04:56:44 ♻︎ Updated
The ease of making purchases through mobile games and apps has significantly improved user engagement. However, this convenience also brings with it a new challenge: What to do if an accidental purchase occurs? Should users automatically ...read more

Cyberbullying in Gaming: The Game Changer Role of Community Guidelines
2025-09-26 03:11:07 🚀︎ New
Alongside the passion and enthusiasm for online gaming, a significant problem has emerged: cyberbullying in gaming communities, which can have serious impacts on players' mental health and overall experience. As technology becomes more and ...read more

Why System Shock 2 Still Feels Dangerous
2025-06-06 00:51:02 🚀︎ New
Few titles have made as lasting an impact on gamers and critics as System Shock 2. Released in 1999 by Irrational Games (later known for its ...read more

Drum Machines Killed Real Drumming
2025-05-22 19:12:01 ♻︎ Updated
Technology often plays a crucial role in shaping sound and creativity. One device that has garnered considerable attention is the drum machine. There is much debate about whether drum machines have replaced real drumming or merely ...read more

Feature Requests That Broke Our Brains
2025-07-21 17:08:30 🚀︎ New
Developers often face challenges that can be both frustrating and humorous. This blog post highlights some feature requests that have given developers headaches (and sometimes even broken their keyboards) and offers insight into the ...read more