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Analyzing the Role of LAN Events
2025-05-15 22:41:24 ♻︎ Updated
Local Area Network (LAN) events have played a significant role in shaping community interactions and cultural experiences. This blog post explores the various aspects of these physical gatherings, where gamers come together to compete, ...read more
The Privacy Risks of AI That Adapts to Player Behavior
2025-09-18 05:23:40 🚀︎ New
The adaptive AI in our games learns from our every move, making gameplay more immersive... but at the expense of our privacy? This blog post raises the alarm about the hidden surveillance inherent in AI-driven adaptive gameplay and exposes ...read more
Is it ethical to lock out lower-income viewers?
2025-05-27 11:09:01 ♻︎ Updated
With the rapid growth of streaming services, accessibility has become a pressing issue. One of these questions is whether it is ethical to deny lower-income viewers access to content. This blog post examines the impact of this practice and ...read more
The Brutal Learning Curve of Game Design
2025-12-30 10:08:59 🚀︎ New
Welcome to the world of game design, where creativity meets complexity. For anyone embarking on this journey, understanding the rapid learning curve is crucial for success and persistence in the industry. This blog post analyzes the key ...read more
The Importance of Player Consent in AI Data Collection
2026-01-13 19:14:48 🚀︎ New
As AI algorithms silently collect data to enhance the gaming experience, a critical ethical imperative comes to the fore: player consent. When developers use AI to understand and respond to our every move, are we truly obtaining informed ...read more
Why do -limited-time offers- trigger panic spending?
2025-06-02 14:50:09 ♻︎ Updated
Limited-time offers (LTOs) have become an important way to encourage consumers to act immediately. These offers promise exclusivity and urgency, prompting consumers to buy quickly before time runs out. Although they are intended to ...read more
Light Table: The Innovative Editor That Faded Away
2025-10-05 22:04:43 🚀︎ New
One name stands for innovation and promise, but also for a brief but fascinating presence: Light Table. Originally introduced in 2013 by LayerTek, Inc., this editor promised to revolutionize developer code interaction through features like ...read more
The Existential Horror of Permadeath
2025-02-19 22:19:11 🚀︎ New
Permadeath, or permanent death, is a game mechanic in which a player's character or progress can be permanently lost upon their death. This concept ...read more
How Mobile Gaming is Innovating with Touch Controls
2025-05-12 08:35:30 ♻︎ Updated
Mobile platforms have carved out a unique niche for themselves by leveraging innovative technologies that differentiate them from traditional consoles and PCs. One of these innovations that has revolutionized how games are interacted with ...read more
The Impact of Early Access on Game Monetization Strategies
2025-05-30 20:48:22 ♻︎ Updated
Developers are constantly looking for innovative ways to monetize their games. One strategy that has become increasingly popular is Early Access for game releases. This allows players to interact with a game before its official launch and ...read more
The Underground Economy of Game Hacking: Who Profits?
2025-10-08 21:00:46 🚀︎ New
Where competition is fierce and community spirit is high, a dark underbelly threatens to undermine the essence of the game: game hacking. This blog post delves into the murky waters of the underground economy surrounding game hacking, ...read more
Can a mobile game ever be a cultural milestone (like Tetris)?
2025-05-13 10:46:41 ♻︎ Updated
Some games have not only become classics but have also had a lasting impact on global culture. One such title is Tetris, which, despite its humble beginnings as a desktop application, has become a cultural phenomenon beyond the confines of ...read more
Should platforms be required to include wellness warnings?
2025-06-01 01:38:13 ♻︎ Updated
Social media and streaming platforms have become an integral part of our lives. They provide a space for entertainment, information sharing, and community building. However, the impact of these platforms on users' mental health has raised ...read more
How to Misjudge Scope (And Run Out of Money)
2025-06-02 23:22:51 ♻︎ Updated
Developing software, games, or other digital products can be an exciting yet challenging endeavor. It requires careful planning, coding, testing, and deployment—all of which cost time, resources, and money. Unfortunately, one of the most ...read more
The Future of Gaming: Smile to Play-Or Else?
2025-08-11 11:52:23 🚀︎ New
Technological advances, particularly facial recognition software like Face ID, may soon put gamers under scrutiny while they play. This blog post ...read more
Why Some Devs Use ‘Dark Patterns’ to Bypass GDPR
2025-06-17 19:39:09 🚀︎ New
Developers must create engaging and accessible experiences for players while complying with strict regulatory frameworks like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This blog post explores why some game developers are resorting to ...read more
Why Are RPG Side Quests Still So Repetitive?
2025-05-30 09:07:43 ♻︎ Updated
Role-playing games have long held a special place in the hearts of gamers who value engaging stories and open-ended exploration. However, one oft-criticized aspect of many RPGs is their side quests—or, as they're often derisively called, ...read more
The Role of AI in Automated Playtesting for Bugs
2025-07-16 21:44:59 🚀︎ New
Traditional game testing is a laborious, often incomplete endeavor, where hard-to-find bugs slip through the cracks and annoy players. But what if artificial intelligence could become our tireless digital game tester, tirelessly exploring ...read more
Will Governments Use Gamified Propaganda?
2025-11-10 21:24:43 🚀︎ New
In the area of governance, it is also important to explore how gamification can transform public services and administrative processes. This blog post examines the potential impact of gamified government propaganda and discusses how ...read more
Benefits of AI in Automated Testing
2025-12-31 03:47:36 🚀︎ New
The days of tedious, platform-specific game testing are over. Artificial intelligence (AI) not only optimizes automated testing but fundamentally transforms the entire process, promising unprecedented efficiency and flawless performance ...read more