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How Dark Patterns Trick Players into Spending More
2025-06-12 15:15:09 🚀︎ New
Microtransactions have become an integral part of the gaming industry. They allow players to purchase virtual goods or services for games to enhance the gaming experience or accelerate game progress. However, this convenience also presents ...read more
Why Do We Bond So Deeply With Fictional Characters?
2025-05-13 03:49:11 🚀︎ New
There are few things as fascinating and mysterious as the emotional connection we form with fictional characters. These characters-whether in books, ...read more
The Rise and Fall of the Internet Café Gaming Culture
2025-11-16 01:25:29 🚀︎ New
The convergence of internet cafes (Wang Ba), gaming culture, and technological advances has given rise to a unique cultural phenomenon. This blog ...read more
The Ethics of Sponsorships in Esports
2025-05-24 09:17:11 ♻︎ Updated
Esports, or competitive video gaming, has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry over the past decade. With this growth comes increasing commercialization and increased corporate involvement, including sponsorship. This blog post ...read more
The Dark Market for Game Hacks & Exploits
2025-10-23 16:34:53 🚀︎ New
Video games have become an important part of our lives. They provide entertainment, distraction, and challenge our skills in a variety of ways. But alongside the fun and excitement, a parallel world exists in which some people attempt to ...read more
The Illusion of -Team Spirit- in Crunch Culture
2025-06-01 03:37:44 ♻︎ Updated
The culture of "crunch time"—those intense periods in which developers are forced to work long hours under high pressure—is a growing concern. This blog post explores how frustrated developers under such conditions can lead to a lack ...read more
Why Game Physics Have Plateaued Since Half-Life 2
2025-12-13 18:22:18 🚀︎ New
One area that has made significant progress over the years is physics simulation. With each major release, gamers expect more realistic and engaging ...read more
The Rise of ‘Play-to-Be-Tracked’ Mechanics
2025-06-07 12:01:32 🚀︎ New
A particularly interesting phenomenon that has emerged in this context is the "gamification" of surveillance. This involves integrating tracking ...read more
Are $200 -Pro' Controllers a Scam or Worth It?
2025-06-01 08:53:50 ♻︎ Updated
Controllers are often viewed as more than just gaming devices; they're considered an investment in an enhanced gaming experience. So-called "pro" controllers have become a real buzzword, especially with high-end models that retail for ...read more
Can AI Understand Your Code’s Intent When Debugging?
2025-06-08 23:04:13 🚀︎ New
Where precision and speed are paramount, the debugger is often the developer's most important, yet also most frustrating, companion. Artificial intelligence now promises to revolutionize this mysterious art. But one crucial question ...read more
How Some Games Use AI to Manipulate Player Spending
2025-05-21 22:35:19 ♻︎ Updated
One area that has made significant progress is artificial intelligence (AI). Its role in enhancing and personalizing the gaming experience is widely recognized, but its use to manipulate player behavior to increase spending in games has ...read more
How to Bounce Back After Being 'Canceled'
2025-05-29 05:46:31 ♻︎ Updated
It's common for projects or features to be canceled. This can be due to a variety of reasons, such as changing business priorities, lack of funding, technical challenges, or even changing market trends. Regardless of the reason, a project ...read more
The Role of Beta Testing in Early Access
2025-05-28 16:17:13 ♻︎ Updated
Early access is becoming increasingly popular in game development. It allows developers to release their games before they're fully completed, often under the guise of "early access." While this approach carries risks and controversies, it ...read more
How -Morbin' Time' Style Memes Affect Game Marketing
2025-05-18 08:12:33 🚀︎ New
In the gaming space in particular, viral memes have become a powerful tool for captivating audiences and increasing brand awareness. One meme that has gained widespread popularity is the "Morbin' Time" meme, inspired by a well-known ...read more
Why do so many mobile studios shut down after one flop?
2025-06-02 08:04:02 ♻︎ Updated
The gaming industry, especially mobile gaming, is a volatile one. A major reason for the high failure rate of mobile game studios is several critical factors that play a role in the launch of new games. This blog post explores these ...read more
Will Designers Need to Learn Code - or Just Talk to AI?
2025-09-06 21:45:22 🚀︎ New
Designers face constant challenges and opportunities. One of these is the question of whether they need to learn to code or simply communicate effectively with artificial intelligence (AI). This blog post explores these questions in detail ...read more
Web3 Security Is Broken: Who Will Fix It?
2025-10-16 16:38:35 🚀︎ New
Blockchain technology has proven to be a groundbreaking solution to problems of traditional internet infrastructure. Known as Web3, it promises decentralized applications and platforms that are more secure, transparent, and user-centric ...read more
How Virtual Tourism Could Save the Planet
2025-05-20 08:38:49 ♻︎ Updated
The tourism industry is evolving rapidly alongside technological advances. One such trend is virtual tourism, a concept that explores how digital experiences can mimic and enhance real-life travel. While many view virtual tourism as a mere ...read more
Why You Should Normalize Your Audio (And How)
2025-05-13 11:27:07 ♻︎ Updated
Properly normalizing your audio files is crucial for clear and consistent audio quality. This makes it easier to control the volume of different tracks or recordings and makes mixing and matching easier without worrying about distortion or ...read more
The Future of IDEs: Will We Even Need Them?
2025-05-17 18:44:24 ♻︎ Updated
One persistent and often-discussed tool is the integrated development environment (IDE). As we move into an era of increasingly cloud-based and distributed computing, questions arise about the future role and necessity of these powerful ...read more