Info- 2455: AI, user experience, user engagement, data analytics

AI tools, once considered guides to innovative development, are ironically driving us toward obsolescence. Why do our intelligent assistants stubbornly recommend outdated APIs, leading us into technical debt and outdated practices? This ...read more

Welcome back to our blog series where we analyze cult games, explore their depths, and debate whether they're truly as dark as they claim. Today ...read more

Developers put their heart and soul into creating immersive experiences for players. But as any experienced gamer knows, even the most well-intentioned games can sometimes fall victim to technical issues or design flaws that cause ...read more

Gaming is not just a form of entertainment, but an increasingly integrated part of our everyday lives. While most games are designed to provide players with fun and engaging experiences, there are growing concerns about how some developers ...read more

Teaching aids are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and puzzles are a particularly effective way to encourage critical thinking in learners of all ages. This blog post explores how incorporating puzzle elements into curricula can not ...read more

One area where significant progress has been made is chatbot development. While many current chatbots can perform basic customer service tasks, they are still unable to truly understand and respond appropriately to human emotions. The ...read more

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

A new trend is challenging traditional notions of an engaging and thrilling gaming experience. This blog post examines the rise of "silent" games-games that eschew gunplay and violence, instead favoring alternative gameplay mechanics, ...read more

Online games often collect and analyze large amounts of player data. This information is used not only to improve game mechanics and the user experience, but also for targeted advertising. While this may be a win-win situation for some, it ...read more

Developers are increasingly using fan feedback as a critical element in shaping their game development processes. This blog post explores how fan feedback can influence developer decisions and provides valuable insights for fans and ...read more

Streaming services have become an integral part of modern life. Given the myriad options available to consumers, the question arises whether ethical streaming certification is necessary to ensure that content providers adhere to certain ...read more

CarPlay is an exceptional feature that allows iPhone users to integrate their smartphones seamlessly into compatible car stereos, enhancing driving safety and convenience. However, many users have encountered a perplexing issue - why does ...read more

There are few developers whose work leaves as lasting an impression as that of Fumito Ueda. Known for his profound contributions to the industry with ...read more

Fighting game tournaments have long been a staple of the gaming community, offering intense competition and passionate fans. Despite their popularity, however, a certain degree of chaos still surrounds these events. This blog post explores ...read more

Game developers are constantly looking for more efficient ways to develop games that are easily accessible across platforms. One such platform is the web, where HTML5 is popular due to its cross-platform capabilities and broad support. In ...read more

From social media platforms to smart home devices, people are constantly tracked and monitored in a variety of ways. While this information is often ...read more

Lighting design is the soul of immersive experiences, yet it remains a time-consuming art. But what if artificial intelligence could revolutionize this process, guiding developers to optimal results with unprecedented speed and precision? ...read more

Welcome to a futuristic exploration of how schools might look and function in 2030, particularly in the context of our evolving metaverse landscape. As we venture into this speculative but potentially transformative scenario, we want to ...read more

The most engaging non-player characters don't just react, they *sense*. This blog post explores predictive modeling of NPC behavior and shows how AI is giving game characters true situational awareness, transforming them from passive ...read more

The era of human-centered game testing is rapidly coming to an end. Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't just supporting; it's fundamentally transforming the game testing landscape, ushering in an era of unprecedented efficiency and ...read more