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Are mobile tycoon/simulation games just waiting simulators?
2025-06-01 22:21:18 🚀︎ New
A significant segment is dominated by tycoon and simulation games. In these games, players often assume the role of a businessman or city planner, managing resources, expanding businesses, and developing growth strategies in virtual ...read more

Why Some Devs Still Use Mercurial (And Why You Shouldn't)
2025-08-30 21:36:52 🚀︎ New
Version control systems are important tools that help developers manage and track changes to their code. Along with popular alternatives like Git, SVN (Subversion), and Mercury, some developers still prefer Mercurial (also known as HG). ...read more

The Double Standard of Modding in Single-Player vs. Multiplayer
2025-05-12 16:28:11 ♻︎ Updated
When it comes to modding, the lines between acceptable and unacceptable behavior are often blurred. While many fans of single-player games enjoy customizing their experience with mods, players in multiplayer environments face restrictions ...read more

Finding the Best Font for Coding
2025-06-30 07:24:15 🚀︎ New
We spend countless hours staring at our code editors and IDEs. The right font can significantly increase productivity and comfort while programming. In this blog post, we explore the factors to consider when choosing a font for your code, ...read more

First-Time Dev, Last-Time Engine
2025-05-29 22:09:17 ♻︎ Updated
Excitement is often mixed with frustration. Developers embark on a journey full of creativity, passion, and countless lines of code. But this path is not without its challenges. From the initial project idea to the final implementation, ...read more

The Worst 'We Did It for the Lulz' Moments
2025-05-23 08:20:19 ♻︎ Updated
Every project is a journey full of challenges. Sometimes these challenges are humorous, often frustrating, but in any case, they provide valuable insights that can help us better manage future projects. This blog post highlights some ...read more

When the Servers Went Bye-Bye
2025-05-20 15:35:41 ♻︎ Updated
Even if every line of code is perfectly crafted, unexpected failures can strike like lightning and cause problems for developers. This story tells of one such ordeal—when our beloved servers decided to take an unexpected vacation and how ...read more

Trying to Be Funny During a PR Nightmare
2025-05-27 07:47:23 ♻︎ Updated
Challenges are inevitable. Whether complex codebases or unexpected bugs, developers often face frustrating situations. Amidst these hurdles, a surprising ally can sometimes emerge: humor. In this blog post, we show how trying to be funny ...read more

Gender Representation in Indie vs. AAA Games
2025-05-22 01:57:34 ♻︎ Updated
Representation has become an important topic not only for gamers, but also for developers and cultural critics. This blog post explores the differences in gender representation between indie and AAA (American Academy of Video Game Arts) ...read more

The Impact of AI Ethics on Game Marketing and PR
2025-05-29 02:58:26 🚀︎ New
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool in game development; it fundamentally shapes gameplay, storytelling, and the perception of a title. But given the growing ethical implications of AI, a crucial question arises: How is this ...read more

Do Fans Have a Right to Be Angry? Exploring Entitlement vs. Investment
2025-05-15 02:43:25 ♻︎ Updated
Discussions about player reactions often revolve around whether fans have the right to be angry or upset about various aspects of games—from gameplay mechanics to storyline development. This isn't just about expressing emotions, but also ...read more

Why do -energy systems- feel like a mobile game tax?
2025-05-22 08:12:44 🚀︎ New
A common feature of many games is an energy or stamina system. This game mechanic is notorious for its design choices, which can frustratingly resemble a hidden tax. We want to explore why these energy systems are sometimes perceived as a ...read more

Dual Monitors vs. Ultrawide: The Productivity Myth
2025-08-19 16:29:06 🚀︎ New
The way we work and consume information has changed significantly. One of the most discussed topics in tech circles is whether dual monitors and ultrawide monitors increase productivity. While both systems have their advantages, the ...read more

The Psychology of Mob Mentality in Gaming
2025-05-30 04:26:09 ♻︎ Updated
Developers put their heart and soul into creating immersive experiences for players. However, this passion project comes with challenges that can lead to frustration – one of which is the mob mentality within the gaming community. This ...read more

Why do streaming movies have worse cinematography than theatrical ones?
2025-05-25 12:18:03 ♻︎ Updated
There's often a distinct difference between what we see in the cinema and what we experience at home. This discrepancy isn't just due to resolution or sound quality; It's primarily due to how movies are shot, processed, and delivered for ...read more

Crafting Prompts for Accurate Code
2025-06-02 18:17:48 ♻︎ Updated
Efficient communication with AI is not just helpful, it's vital. This blog post isn't just about writing prompts; it's a masterclass in the precision art of guiding AI tools like ChatGPT to generate flawlessly precise and highly relevant ...read more

The Impact of AI on Game Music Composition and Sound Design
2025-05-27 19:43:07 ♻︎ Updated
Creativity is the lifeblood of game development, and nowhere is this more evident than in the evocative power of music and sound design. With the relentless advancement of technology, artificial intelligence is emerging as a disruptive ...read more

Mobile Games and the Representation of Diversity
2025-05-27 04:17:35 ♻︎ Updated
Representation is becoming increasingly important. Mobile games offer unique opportunities to reach a global audience and therefore bear a special responsibility to portray diverse experiences and characters. This blog post explores how ...read more

Esports and the Representation of Diversity
2025-05-26 16:25:30 ♻︎ Updated
E-sports, or electronic sports, has rapidly become a global phenomenon, captivating millions of viewers worldwide. With its growing popularity comes an important discussion about diversity in esports. This blog post explores how diversity ...read more

The Rise of "Digital Hoarding" (Buying Games You Never Play)
2025-06-20 02:04:38 🚀︎ New
Because we can acquire almost anything on our screens with just a few clicks and taps, a peculiar behavior has emerged that challenges traditional notions of consumption. This phenomenon is known as "digital hoarding" or "digital ...read more