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AI for Usability Testing
2025-05-27 16:30:33 ♻︎ Updated
Usability testing is key to player satisfaction, and artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to usher in a new era of efficiency and insight. This blog post explores how AI is not only supporting usability testing but fundamentally ...read more

The Great Patch Rebellion
2025-06-03 01:32:42 ♻︎ Updated
In the often invisible world of software development, bugs are like annoying insects that can't be ignored. They can be frustrating, disruptive, and sometimes even demoralizing for developers. However, behind every bug lies an opportunity ...read more

How Twitter Has Turned Gaming Discourse into a Warzone
2025-05-15 17:27:44 🚀︎ New
Social media platforms are vital to the gaming community. Twitter has undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping how we discuss and debate video games. However, the platform has also been criticized for turning what should have been ...read more

How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Music Composition
2025-07-04 18:26:56 🚀︎ New
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made inroads into various fields, including the creative industries. This includes music composition, where AI algorithms not only support composers but also rewrite the rules by opening up new approaches ...read more

How Retro Games Mastered Simplicity
2025-06-01 05:49:58 ♻︎ Updated
Simplicity has always been a key element that can determine a game's success or failure. The golden age of video games in the 1980s and early 1990s was characterized by retro games that not only entertained but also taught us the beauty of ...read more

Mobile Gaming: A Trojan Horse for Personal Data Collection?
2025-03-17 19:06:56 🚀︎ New
With the increasing popularity of smartphones and the ability to run sophisticated games with immersive graphics and features, developers are ...read more

Why do artists earn less from streaming than from illegal downloads?
2025-05-20 09:10:31 ♻︎ Updated
Music consumption has shifted dramatically from physical formats to online streaming platforms. While this shift has brought artists greater convenience and a larger audience, many have found their earnings to be lower compared to the ...read more

The Psychology Behind Why Smart People Fall for Fake Games
2025-08-16 04:56:21 🚀︎ New
The gaming industry is a multi-trillion dollar market. With its immersive experiences and captivating graphics, it's no wonder so many people are drawn to the world of mobile or online games. But within this vast landscape lurks a hidden ...read more

Should Indie Icons Be Held to AAA Standards?
2025-08-14 19:33:43 🚀︎ New
There's an ongoing debate about the expectations placed on indie game developers compared to those in the AAA (Triple A) category. The question often ...read more

Web3 Dreams, Web2 Realities: Bridging the Gap for Developers
2025-08-17 08:52:48 🚀︎ New
Developers are at the forefront of innovation. As we transition from Web 2 to Web 3, it's crucial to understand the differences and similarities between these two eras. This blog post explores the dreams and realities of Web 3 for ...read more

Why do companies think they own culture just because they host it?
2025-05-22 17:41:18 ♻︎ Updated
Corporate culture is often highly praised. It's considered the intangible asset that distinguishes a company and drives employee engagement, innovation, and overall success. However, there's an interesting phenomenon: Some companies ...read more

Why Windows Updates Break Dev Environments Too Often
2025-05-21 03:40:17 ♻︎ Updated
Developers spend countless hours setting up their development environments to ensure they have the right tools and configurations for coding, testing, and deploying applications. However, many find that regular Windows updates often ...read more

What If NPCs Had Memory and Resentment?
2025-03-19 20:22:32 🚀︎ New
Especially in role-playing games where non-playable characters (NPCs) play a central role, there's always room for experimentation with character ...read more

Intelligent Test Suite Optimization
2025-05-23 20:08:58 🚀︎ New
Ensuring smooth performance is a daunting challenge. But what if artificial intelligence (AI) could become the ultimate architect of efficiency, optimizing test suites to squeeze unprecedented performance out of every pixel? This blog post ...read more

Can indie devs compete without exploitative monetization?
2025-05-13 07:24:16 ♻︎ Updated
A pressing question often arises: Can indie developers succeed in a competitive market without resorting to exploitative monetization practices? The answer is nuanced and depends on several factors. This blog post explores whether indie ...read more

The Rise of ‘Blockchain Games’ That Are Just Ponzi Schemes
2025-06-01 15:34:06 ♻︎ Updated
The blockchain gaming industry is growing in popularity. With platforms like Axie Infinity and The Sandbox gaining traction, there's an influx of games promising high returns through virtual assets. Amid this growth, however, there's ...read more

The Dark Side of ‘Battle Pass’ Addiction
2025-05-26 08:45:29 ♻︎ Updated
Games have long been a popular pastime for people of all ages. Among the various game mechanics introduced over the years, "Battle Passes" have grown in popularity. These are systems in which players complete a series of challenges or ...read more

How to Balance AI NPCs for Fair but Challenging Gameplay
2025-05-27 22:19:00 ♻︎ Updated
The promise of intelligent NPCs often clashes with the fundamental need for fair and engaging gameplay. As AI in games becomes increasingly sophisticated, a critical challenge arises: How can we imbue NPCs with high intelligence without ...read more

AutoHotkey is a Crutch - Should You Even Use It?
2025-06-05 07:48:18 🚀︎ New
Productivity-enhancing tools often find their way into our everyday lives. One such tool is AutoHotkey, an open-source macro creation and automation software for Windows. Often overlooked or misunderstood, AutoHotkey can be a powerful tool ...read more

AI in Code Reviews: Friend or Foe?
2025-05-20 13:40:36 ♻︎ Updated
AI for Code Reviews: A ray of hope for greater efficiency or a harbinger of new complexities? This blog post isn't just an analysis, but rather a dissecting of the polarizing influence of AI on the most important quality criterion in game ...read more