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The Evolution of Handheld Gaming: Game Boy to Steam Deck
2025-05-30 08:24:27 🚀︎ New
Handheld devices have significantly influenced how we consume and enjoy our favorite games. From the legendary Game Boy to the latest model, the ...read more

Exploding Trees and Other Glitches
2025-05-19 15:41:39 ♻︎ Updated
We spend countless hours creating virtual worlds for players to explore, interact with, and achieve goals. But like any complex system, game development brings challenges, bugs, and moments that leave us frustrated. In this blog post, I'll ...read more

Why Some Countries Ban Pay-to-Win Mechanics
2025-06-18 00:20:10 🚀︎ New
Pay-to-win mechanisms have become a controversial topic among gamers, politicians, and consumer protection organizations. This blog post examines why some countries ban or heavily regulate pay-to-win mechanisms in video games. It focuses ...read more

Are creators silenced by sudden cancellations?
2025-05-18 04:02:44 ♻︎ Updated
One trend that is causing great concern among creatives is the phenomenon of sudden layoffs. This unpredictable and abrupt termination of partnerships, sponsorships, or collaborations can have profound effects on a creative's career and ...read more

Why Some Games Deserve a Second Chance (And Some Don-t)
2025-05-20 01:54:50 ♻︎ Updated
It's not uncommon for players to be dissatisfied with certain titles. Developers invest countless hours into crafting unique and engaging experiences, but sometimes, despite these efforts, games fail to resonate with the player base or ...read more

Analyzing the Role of Mods in Speedrunning
2025-06-03 01:21:27 ♻︎ Updated
Speedrunning has become a popular pastime for gamers looking to test their skills. This competitive form of gaming involves completing video games as quickly as possible while adhering to specific rules that allow for faster completions. A ...read more

Accessibility in Gaming Hardware: Still an Afterthought?
2025-05-11 17:30:27 ♻︎ Updated
There's no denying that hardware and software companies have made significant progress in making their products more accessible. However, is there still room for improvement regarding gaming hardware accessibility, or is progress being ...read more

Can I access iCloud Drive from any web browser?
2025-04-19 17:43:45 🚀︎ New
iCloud Drive is an excellent cloud storage service provided by Apple, allowing users to store and sync files across various devices seamlessly. While the primary method for accessing iCloud Drive is through the dedicated iOS or macOS apps, ...read more

Should physical media make a comeback as a protest against streaming?
2025-05-15 01:47:53 ♻︎ Updated
The landscape of entertainment consumption has fundamentally changed. The rise of digital streaming services and their dominance of the industry has led many to question whether there is still room for physical media, particularly in ...read more

The Role of Publishers in Enforcing Crunch
2025-06-02 16:12:13 ♻︎ Updated
One thing remains constant: developer frustration. From overtime to unattainable deadlines, developers often find themselves in situations where time pressure becomes a daily reality. While the gaming industry has grown significantly in ...read more

Why Debugging Skills Are Crucial for Developers
2025-05-20 19:36:26 ♻︎ Updated
Debugging isn't just a useful skill; it's an essential toolkit. As developers, we frequently encounter bugs and issues that can hinder our progress or even lead to significant setbacks in project delivery. In this blog post, we explore why ...read more

Why Some Countries Are Investigating VR Data Risks
2025-07-12 19:48:15 🚀︎ New
Governments around the world are increasingly investigating these technologies to ensure they don't pose a threat to the security of personal data. ...read more

External SSDs: Why They're Slower Than You Think
2025-06-05 12:24:05 🚀︎ New
External solid-state drives (SSDs) have become an indispensable tool for data storage and transfer. However, many users are surprised to find that these portable drives can be slower than expected, especially compared to the blazing speed ...read more

The Best Apps for Staying in Touch Without Social Media
2025-07-30 08:52:27 🚀︎ New
Social media has become a central part of our daily communication. However, not everyone enjoys the constant interaction and pressure to stay connected that these platforms often bring. Those who prefer alternative methods of staying in ...read more

Why Some Developers Apologize for DLC
2025-05-27 15:45:41 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often face myriad challenges. From technical hurdles to market dynamics, they must overcome numerous obstacles to create engaging gaming experiences. One such challenge that has garnered much attention is the practice of some ...read more

When -Listening to Players- Leads to Worse Games
2025-05-17 07:52:21 ♻︎ Updated
Developers can easily get lost in their own ideas and visions. However, a significant discrepancy between developers' expectations and players' actual desires can lead to poor game design decisions and user frustration. This blog post ...read more

The Always-Watching VR Headset
2025-07-28 10:40:59 🚀︎ New
Virtual reality (VR) is rapidly evolving, becoming more than just a gaming tool; it's becoming a fundamental layer of our digital future. This ...read more

That Time the Engine Update Broke Everything
2025-05-29 17:01:58 ♻︎ Updated
Every now and then, a seemingly innocuous engine update can spiral into a whirlwind of confusion, frustration, and even panic. This is especially true for developers who rely on specific engines to create their digital ...read more

The Best JRPGs of the 90s
2025-06-28 11:58:24 🚀︎ New
The 1990s were a golden age for Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs). They captivated gamers worldwide with their complex storylines, deep character development, and engaging gameplay. Looking back on this era, we take a look at some of the ...read more

Can AI NPCs Simulate Mental Illness Ethically?
2025-05-13 19:45:59 ♻︎ Updated
This raises a profound ethical dilemma: Can we responsibly simulate mental illness in our virtual worlds? This blog post boldly treads the thorny terrain of this sensitive topic and explores the possibilities and critical considerations ...read more