Info- 2413: User Experience, data privacy, user engagement

Nurturing a community is crucial to the success and longevity of any game. However, managing these communities can be challenging and often leads to frustration for developers and moderators. This blog post explores some common pitfalls ...read more

Debugging production issues can be challenging, especially when it comes to maintaining the integrity and performance of your application. This blog post will guide you through a structured approach to safely debugging production issues ...read more

One method gaining increasing traction is eye tracking. This involves monitoring a person's gaze behavior while interacting with digital platforms ...read more

Developers are constantly faced with design and business decisions that can significantly impact the gaming experience. One of these decisions concerns monetization strategies—the methods used to generate revenue for a game. While some ...read more

The days of manual, laborious content creation are numbered. What if entire game worlds full of diverse environments, complex levels, and endless challenges could emerge automatically, dynamically generated by intelligent algorithms? ...read more

Developers often release their games in Early Access. This allows players to interact directly with the game and provides valuable feedback that can significantly influence the development process. In this blog post, we explore the ...read more

There's an often-heard phrase that sums up the challenges and complexities of creating interactive experiences: "Developing games is harder than playing them." This statement is true for several reasons. We'll explore the reasons for this ...read more

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) tools have become an integral part of our professional and creative workflows. They promise efficiency, scalability, and accessibility, enabling users to perform tasks previously reserved for specialized ...read more

However, as we harness the power of these platforms for convenience and efficiency, concerns about privacy and surveillance are increasingly ...read more

While every pixel can be a battleground for player satisfaction and frustration, one often overlooked aspect has a profound impact on our gaming ...read more

Mobile games have become an important part of our lives. We spend countless hours playing Candy Crush or Clash of Clans, but what impact do these ...read more

Choosing the right framework can significantly improve both efficiency and creativity. For those looking to develop lightweight games with minimal effort, two popular options are MonoGame and Love2D. This blog post compares the two ...read more

Apple, known for its premium products and strict control over the user experience, has displayed advertising in the App Store since its launch. This practice raises the question of why a company that prides itself on quality would still ...read more

Streaming platforms have become an important part of game discovery for both players and developers. This blog post explores how streaming is influencing game discovery and its impact on player engagement, community building, and developer ...read more

In today's globalized world, language accessibility is a crucial aspect for any intelligent assistant to have. Apple's Siri, once hailed as a flagship feature of iPhones, has been praised for its natural language processing and ability to ...read more

Loot boxes are ubiquitous in numerous games. These are virtual containers that players can purchase with real money or in-game currency. The contents of these boxes are often random and contain items such as weapons, characters, cosmetics, ...read more

Choosing the right engine can be crucial. Among the numerous available options, the Godot Engine stands out for its unique approach to managing game objects and interactions through its intuitive node system. This blog post delves into the ...read more

Morrowind, the third installment in the Elder Scrolls series, published by Bethesda Game Studios, has performed remarkably well. Despite its age and ...read more

Interactive media, from video games to live theater performances, are becoming increasingly popular. One format that has garnered significant attention is interactive film. This blog post examines whether interactive films can be ...read more

The challenge is to effectively engage these users in managing their own data while maintaining a balance between convenience and security. ...read more