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Are -content warnings- just a form of censorship?
2025-05-25 18:02:23 ♻︎ Updated
One trend that has become increasingly popular is the use of content warnings. These are brief notices or graphic symbols placed before certain scenes, episodes, or series to alert viewers to potential triggers such as violence, sexual ...read more
AI and Fair Matchmaking: Avoiding Discrimination
2025-05-29 08:08:23 ♻︎ Updated
AI is the silent architect of our online experiences, determining who we play with and how we compete. Yet the very algorithms designed to facilitate engaging encounters can, if left unchecked, perpetuate injustice and discrimination. This ...read more
Why Are Mobile Controls Still So Bad After All These Years?
2025-05-13 00:38:31 ♻︎ Updated
Consoles and PCs have long been popular with hardcore gamers due to their robust controls. However, mobile gaming has rapidly grown in popularity over the past decade, and smartphones now serve as powerful mobile platforms for games across ...read more
AI’s Impact on Creative Job Roles
2025-07-22 03:36:53 🚀︎ New
Artificial intelligence is a powerful force revolutionizing game development. It's not only improving gameplay but also fundamentally transforming all creative professions. This blog post analyzes the challenges and unprecedented ...read more
How Atari’s Collapse Shaped the Gaming Industry
2025-11-09 07:10:17 🚀︎ New
Atari Inc. released its financial results for the last quarter, revealing a staggering net loss of $405 million and debt of over $1 billion. This ...read more
The Silent Rise of Roblox: The Most Important Game You’re Not Playing
2025-06-29 19:04:21 🚀︎ New
Roblox is a unique gaming platform that has steadily grown in popularity over the years. Unlike traditional video games, Roblox is primarily designed ...read more
Why the “Metaversity” Might Never Work
2025-12-14 01:25:47 🚀︎ New
The concept of a "metaversity" is gaining popularity. It is essentially a digital campus that combines aspects of higher education with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). This blog post explores why this ambitious project may ...read more
The Legal Risks of Ignoring Data Protection in Games
2025-05-29 10:46:27 ♻︎ Updated
Games are more than just a form of entertainment; they are increasingly complex ecosystems that process massive amounts of user data. Therefore, it's critical for game developers to consider the legal risks associated with ignoring data ...read more
How Player Backlash Forced Devs to Remove P2W Features
2025-06-06 00:35:38 🚀︎ New
Developers often introduce features that allow players to progress more efficiently. These range from cosmetic items to direct gameplay improvements and are sometimes referred to as "pay-to-win" (P2W) mechanics. While these features can be ...read more
Shigeru Miyamoto: The Man Who Invented Fun
2025-02-07 14:12:23 🚀︎ New
Shigeru Miyamoto, a Japanese video game designer and producer, is considered one of the most influential figures in the gaming industry. He was ...read more
No image-to-text OCR in Notes without third-party tools - why?
2025-09-26 18:38:36 🚀︎ New
Smartphones have become indispensable tools for capturing real-world information. While many modern smartphones offer a convenient way to take photos and automatically convert them to text using optical character recognition (OCR), some ...read more
Is Photoshop Still the King of Texture Editing?
2025-05-12 04:40:33 ♻︎ Updated
Tools come and go, but one name has consistently stood as the benchmark for texture editing: Adobe Photoshop. This software powerhouse has led the way in image editing since its launch, providing artists with an unmatched toolkit for ...read more
The Ethics of Letting AI Raise Our Kids
2025-05-29 10:21:04 ♻︎ Updated
One area that has sparked heated debate is the role of AI in childcare. As we enter an era where machines are increasingly capable of understanding and influencing human behavior, it's important to consider the implications and ethical ...read more
The Debate Over Skeuomorphism's Return
2025-05-18 14:34:51 ♻︎ Updated
A recent debate revolves around whether skeuomorphism, a style that mimics real-world objects and textures, should make a comeback. This blog post explores the pros and cons of a potential return of skeuomorphism in UI/UX design and ...read more
How Some Updates Accidentally Delete Progress
2025-12-21 06:27:52 🚀︎ New
Developers constantly strive to create seamless experiences that keep players engaged for hours. Yet, despite all this excitement and innovation, a common source of frustration lurks: the inadvertent deletion of data during updates. This ...read more
Why AI Prompting Feels Like Talking to a Brick Wall
2025-05-26 16:00:43 ♻︎ Updated
AI promised a revolution, a seamless connection between human intent and machine execution. Yet for countless users, especially those new to its capabilities, the experience is often as unbearable as shouting into the void—distant, dull, ...read more
Why You Should Learn Basic Music Theory for Game Dev
2025-05-17 21:38:04 ♻︎ Updated
A solid understanding of music theory can be invaluable, especially when creating captivating soundtracks or designing interactive musical experiences. While many developers assume they don't need complex knowledge of music theory for game ...read more
The Studio That Burned Out Before Shipping
2025-05-21 12:10:55 ♻︎ Updated
Studios rise and fall, but few experiences are as poignant as the story of the studio that went bankrupt before the release of its highly anticipated game. This story is a haunting reminder of the daily pressure developers face to create ...read more
Automated Unit Test Generation via AI Debugging
2025-06-21 09:59:31 🚀︎ New
Automated unit tests form the foundation for robust game development. However, manually creating tests for every edge case is tedious and time-consuming. But what if artificial intelligence could go beyond mere automation and intelligently ...read more
The Legal Future of Pay-to-Win: Will Governments Step In?
2025-05-24 13:19:24 ♻︎ Updated
One trend is increasing increasing traction: pay-to-win mechanics. These are game elements that allow players to purchase virtual goods or currencies within a game with real money, thereby gaining an advantage over players who do not spend ...read more