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AI Was Supposed to Help-Why Is It Making Devs Miserable?
2025-05-15 12:00:05 ♻︎ Updated
AI was once considered a golden ticket for game developers—a shortcut to innovation, a shield against tedious tasks. Why are so many developers suffering from AI fatigue, feeling less empowered and more frustrated? This article lifts the ...read more

How Games Create False Memories (And Why It Matters)
2025-08-17 16:51:04 🚀︎ New
Games have become an integral part of our lives. They not only serve as entertainment but are also a powerful tool for influencing thoughts and ...read more

The Illusion of Fame in Online Gaming Communities
2025-05-13 22:00:10 ♻︎ Updated
A common phenomenon challenges conventional notions of fame and recognition. This blog post explores the concept of the "illusion of fame" in online gaming communities and how players can experience an inflated sense of importance or ...read more

The Hidden Limits of Procedural Generation
2025-09-12 20:38:42 🚀︎ New
Procedural generation has become a cornerstone for creating rich and engaging virtual worlds. From video games to architectural design, this method ...read more

Baldur's Gate 3 vs. Diablo 4: The Clash of RPG Philosophies
2025-05-30 21:44:37 ♻︎ Updated
Two titans have recently emerged from the shadows to claim the kingship of the role-playing genre. They are Baldur's Gate 3 and Diablo 4. Both games vie for supremacy with starkly different philosophies that reflect their design principles ...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 Some Devs Double Down on Bad Decisions
2025-05-18 03:28:23 🚀︎ New
Success is often attributed to a combination of creativity, innovation, and timely decision-making. Yet even in this dynamic industry, some developers struggle with poor decisions that can cause significant frustration for both the team ...read more

Redefining Career Success in 2030
2025-06-30 15:32:27 🚀︎ New
It's important to consider how career success could fundamentally differ from today. With technological advances, changing societal values, and a shifting work culture, the definition of a successful career is no longer based solely on ...read more

Why Are So Many Accessibility Features Buried in Menus?
2025-05-30 02:10:53 ♻︎ Updated
With innovation and the player experience at the forefront, one wonders why so many accessibility features remain hidden in menus rather than being prominently featured. This blog post explores the reasons and shows how to improve ...read more

The -We Fixed It... Sort Of- Patches
2025-05-25 00:02:59 ♻︎ Updated
In the ever-evolving world of software development, developers often find themselves in a difficult situation. Despite their creative zeal to build engaging and bug-free applications, they inevitably experience moments that can best be ...read more

How AI Will Write 50% of Online Content by 2030
2025-05-22 09:15:56 ♻︎ Updated
It's inevitable to consider the enormous impact that artificial intelligence (AI) will have on our lives and industries. In this blog post, we explore a fascinating prediction: By 2030, AI could be responsible for creating up to 50% of all ...read more

Optimizing Unity Games for Mobile
2025-05-22 06:06:52 🚀︎ New
We're often faced with the challenge of developing engaging and visually stunning games that run smoothly across multiple devices simultaneously. Unity, one of the most popular game development engines, offers numerous tools and techniques ...read more

The Ethics of Gambling in Esports Betting
2025-05-29 15:08:47 ♻︎ Updated
Esports, the world of competitive gaming, has experienced exponential growth over the past decade. With millions of viewers and a multi-billion dollar industry, it's no wonder betting on esports events is becoming increasingly popular with ...read more

Fan Translations: Filling the Global Gaps Developers Leave
2025-05-22 18:04:46 ♻︎ Updated
The importance of fan translations is often overlooked. These aren't just translations created by enthusiasts, but strategic gaps filled by passionate gamers and community members to make gaming more inclusive worldwide. In this blog post, ...read more

Will Your House in the Metaverse Cost More Than Real Life?
2025-05-29 19:02:32 🚀︎ New
The concept of a metaverse is increasingly taking center stage in discussions about digital spaces and immersive experiences. Although still largely theoretical, the idea envisions an interconnected network of virtual worlds where users ...read more

How Mobile Games Are Embracing Cloud Saves
2025-05-29 13:12:31 ♻︎ Updated
Gamers expect seamless experiences that are not only engaging but also convenient. A key advancement in this area is the adoption of cloud saves in many games. This shift has revolutionized the way users can access and manage their game ...read more

The Games That Were Built on Broken Souls
2025-05-20 00:42:54 ♻︎ Updated
Some titles stand out not only for their gameplay mechanics or innovative storylines, but also for the deep frustration they evoke in players. These games are built on broken souls—the developers seemingly prioritized crunch time over ...read more

Why Do Some Games Encourage Modding While Others Sabotage It?
2025-05-21 18:58:06 ♻︎ Updated
Modding has become important for developers and players alike. A mod is essentially a modification or change to the game code that allows changes to gameplay, graphics, or other elements. This begs the question: Why do some games actively ...read more

Will the Right to Repair Save the Earth?
2025-05-23 02:55:03 ♻︎ Updated
The concept of the "right to repair" is gaining increasing traction as a potential sustainability solution. This blog post explores how strengthening the right to repair for consumers can significantly impact waste reduction and the ...read more

I Let AI Test My Multiplayer Game-It Missed Everything
2025-05-27 00:12:34 ♻︎ Updated
I put the fate of my multiplayer game in the hands of AI testing. The result? A spectacular failure. This blog post isn't just a warning, but an honest analysis of why AI testing for complex multiplayer dynamics can go completely awry. It ...read more