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The Secret Influence of Japanese RPGs on Western Gaming
2025-02-16 01:22:42 🚀︎ New
There are often unexpected influences that shape the genre landscape and game mechanics. One such influence can be traced back to the diverse variety ...read more

How AI is Redefining (And Threatening) Creative Ownership
2025-06-02 02:42:59 ♻︎ Updated
Artificial intelligence is not only transforming game development, but also profoundly disrupting traditional notions of creative ownership and intellectual property. This blog post explores how the pervasive influence of AI is ...read more

How Mobile Gaming is Here to Stay
2025-05-15 15:34:05 ♻︎ Updated
Mobile gaming has become one of the most dynamic and widespread segments of the video game industry. Thanks to technological advances that continually improve the capabilities of smartphones, mobile games have not only captured a ...read more

The Learning Curve of Adopting AI in Development Teams
2025-05-25 04:35:32 ♻︎ Updated
Integrating AI into game development isn't just a technical upgrade; it's a fundamental shift that requires a painful and often frustrating learning curve. This blog post doesn't sugarcoat the challenges; it addresses the harsh realities ...read more

Why Some Games Are Better Broken
2025-07-26 22:06:55 🚀︎ New
Developers and players often find themselves in a state of tension. The desire to create engaging and entertaining experiences can sometimes lead to game mechanics that intentionally or unintentionally frustrate some players. This blog ...read more

What If Rockstar Made Bully 2 Instead of GTA V Expansions?
2025-03-28 11:35:00 🚀︎ New
We often wonder what could have been. What if a particular developer had chosen a different path in game development? In this deep dive, we explore a ...read more

Why Slay the Spire Thrived in Early Access
2025-05-25 02:51:40 ♻︎ Updated
Slay the Spire is a roguelike deck-building game from Mega Crit Games that launched in Early Access on Steam in 2017. Although it launched with a minimal marketing budget and was available only digitally, it quickly gained popularity ...read more

AI lags behind Google/Samsung: Why?
2025-03-24 20:53:52 🚀︎ New
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of modern smartphones, promising enhanced performance and personalized experiences. However, users often notice that the AI features available on their devices may not always match ...read more

Will governments ever cap microtransaction spending?
2025-05-24 20:39:53 ♻︎ Updated
A critical issue that has sparked debate among gamers, developers, and politicians is the regulation of microtransactions in games. These are small monetary purchases within a game that can enhance the gameplay experience or progress, but ...read more

Can AI Ever Understand the Nuances of Developer Communication?
2025-06-01 01:40:50 ♻︎ Updated
We speak, we gesture, we communicate nuances that only humans can grasp. But can AI truly understand the complex, often unspoken language of developer communication? This blog post addresses the biggest challenge for AI in game ...read more

How to Bounce Back After a PR Disaster
2025-06-03 09:52:55 🚀︎ New
Mistakes are inevitable. Even experienced developers and teams can run into trouble when working on pull requests (PRs). These moments are often frustrating, but how you handle these situations can shape your professional reputation. ...read more

How to Check What Data Game Companies Have on You
2025-07-23 14:57:34 🚀︎ New
Our interactions with various platforms, including gaming platforms, generate enormous amounts of data. From login credentials to gameplay patterns, game publishers collect an impressive amount of user data. This blog post walks you ...read more

Early Access and the Role of QA Testing
2025-05-29 17:11:36 ♻︎ Updated
The concept of "Early Access" is becoming increasingly popular. This blog post focuses on Early Access games, examines the role of quality assurance (QA) testing in this context, and discusses how both elements contribute to the ...read more

Is GitHub Actions Killing Continuous Integration Innovation?
2025-05-31 23:56:38 ♻︎ Updated
Continuous integration and deployment have become essential practices. They help ensure that code changes are seamlessly integrated into a shared repository and subsequently pushed to production with minimal issues. Among the various tools ...read more

Why do all mobile games start with unwinnable tutorials?
2025-05-28 12:29:16 ♻︎ Updated
Welcome back to our Gaming Insights series! Today we're tackling a widespread cliché in the world of mobile gaming: seemingly unsolvable tutorial phases. This practice has been around for years and often causes frustration among players. ...read more

Neurogaming: The Next Frontier or Just a Gimmick?
2025-05-24 09:50:38 ♻︎ Updated
Especially in the gaming sector, there's a constant drive to push boundaries and create immersive experiences. One area that has gained significant attention in recent years is neurogaming-the use of brain signals for interactive gameplay. ...read more

No hi-res audio certification: Why?
2025-01-19 15:24:07 🚀︎ New
In today's digital age, smartphones have become more than just communication devices; they are platforms for entertainment, personal productivity, and even professional work. Among the various features that enhance multimedia experiences ...read more

Can I share iCloud photos with non-Apple users?
2025-05-06 13:11:04 🚀︎ New
iCloud, Apple's proprietary cloud service, allows users to store and sync their photos, videos, documents, and other media seamlessly across all their devices. However, when it comes to sharing these memories with non-Apple users, things ...read more

Why does widget data sometimes freeze or go blank randomly?
2025-02-07 21:15:35 🚀︎ New
Modern smartphones, including iPhones, are equipped with powerful processors and advanced software that allow for seamless multitasking. However, users may still encounter frustrating issues like widgets freezing or going blank ...read more

How to Minimize CPU Usage in Background Processes
2025-05-26 16:43:49 ♻︎ Updated
Performance optimization is crucial for the smooth operation of our devices and applications. One critical aspect that is often overlooked, especially for background processes, is the effective management of CPU usage. High CPU usage can ...read more