Info- 2417: machine learning, gameplay, AI, error detection

There are certain techniques that have been standard for decades but may soon be replaced by newer methods. One such technique is UV unwrapping, an integral process for texturing 3D models before they can be rendered in games or animated ...read more

The gaming industry, a thriving entertainment sector, is attracting billions of consumers worldwide at a breathtaking pace. Thanks to technological ...read more

A disturbing paradox emerges: The very tools designed to debug these complex systems can sometimes become the originators of new bugs. This post lifts the curtain and reveals how certain AI debugging tools inadvertently compromise game ...read more

One question has lingered for decades and seems unabated: Are video games art? This debate rages in academic circles, the gaming community, and ...read more

Terms of service (T&Cs) are critical for both users and providers. These agreements define what is expected of users regarding content usage, user behavior, and platform use. However, controversy continues to exist over whether T&C ...read more

Microsoft Edge, the latest version of Microsoft's popular web browser, has made significant strides in its developer tools. The so-called Microsoft Edge DevTools have been continuously developed and improved to compete with some of the ...read more

The pursuit of stable and functional games has long relied on automated testing. But what if our tests could not only detect issues but also fix them themselves? This blog post explores "self-healing" tests and reveals their revolutionary ...read more

A heated debate rages in the hallowed halls of game design: Should players be given insight into the workings of non-player characters' "intelligent" AI, or does the mystique of their intelligence add to the challenge? This blog post ...read more

Crowdfunding platforms are becoming increasingly popular among independent developers as a way to fund and publish their games. This method, known as Early Access, allows players to financially support a game's development before its ...read more

Gone are the days when losing your smartphone photos meant losing precious memories. With cloud services like iCloud, managing and backing up our photos has become significantly easier. However, accidents happen, and you might find ...read more

The unsung heroes of efficient game development: clean, readable, and maintainable code. But as projects become increasingly complex, adhering to these standards becomes a huge burden. What if artificial intelligence became our digital ...read more

We are experiencing a shift in the way the internet works. This evolution is marked by significant milestones that are redefining global connectivity. One such milestone is the transition from Web 2 to Web 3, which promises ...read more

Crafting systems are an integral part of many video games, offering players the ability to craft items using various resources. Over time, however, ...read more

Tetris, the iconic 1984 puzzle video game by Russian software developer Alexey Pajitnov, not only left a lasting mark on the gaming world but also became a cultural phenomenon that transcended the boundaries of entertainment. This blog ...read more

One might wonder why developers seem to keep rethinking and reinventing familiar game mechanics. Are they simply repurposing old ideas with a fresh coat of paint, or is there a deeper reason behind it? This blog post explores some key ...read more

Automated unit tests form the foundation for robust game development. However, manually creating tests for every edge case is tedious and time-consuming. But what if artificial intelligence could go beyond mere automation and intelligently ...read more

Technology has permeated every aspect of our lives, including the way we consume entertainment. One of the most significant changes in this area is the ever-growing influence of mobile gaming. To further examine trends in the global gaming ...read more

Website performance has become a crucial factor in the user experience. An increasingly popular technique is lazy loading images. But does delaying the loading of images until they're visible on the screen really help? Let's delve deeper ...read more

Equalization (EQ) is an important tool that allows us to shape the frequencies of our tracks to achieve the desired sonic characteristics. While mastering engineers have their own carefully crafted presets for every conceivable scenario, ...read more

One phenomenon has become a critical issue for developers and players alike: the influence of "whales." This blog post examines the risks and threats "whales" pose to games with pay-to-win mechanics, focusing on how they disproportionately ...read more