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Modding Tools: Empowerment or Restriction by Design?
2025-05-23 00:37:04 ♻︎ Updated
One important aspect that has captured both players' attention and developers' concerns is modding tools. These tools, which allow fans to customize games with new content, features, and experiences, have become a double-edged sword for ...read more

The Role of Influencers in Mobile Game Marketing
2025-05-22 02:36:52 ♻︎ Updated
Marketing strategies have been adapted to utilize different channels and platforms. Influencer marketing has emerged as a powerful tool for engaging audiences and driving downloads. This blog post explores the role of influencers in mobile ...read more

When Hollywood Tried to Hijack Video Games
2025-06-24 02:57:23 🚀︎ New
The industry was largely independent and unregulated. Game developers were free to explore new ideas and create games for niche audiences. However, ...read more

How to Stay Sane During a Shitstorm
2025-05-23 16:25:04 ♻︎ Updated
Software development, especially in game development, can be an emotional rollercoaster. The journey is marked by elation as your vision takes shape, but also frequent periods of frustration and even despair, such as when troubleshooting ...read more

How to Handle Criticism Without Losing Your Cool
2025-05-26 10:27:43 🚀︎ New
Developers, like all other professionals, frequently face criticism. Whether from colleagues, superiors, or customers, effectively handling such feedback is crucial for well-being and productivity. Here's a detailed guide on how to handle ...read more

How to Lose Player Trust with One Bad Hotfix
2025-05-16 09:05:01 ♻︎ Updated
Every release brings potential pitfalls. However, a particularly serious incident can be triggered by a poorly executed hotfix—a temporary solution that addresses an acute issue in a live game. This blog post explores how even seemingly ...read more

The Most Thoughtful UI Scaling Implementations
2025-07-29 07:38:35 🚀︎ New
Scaling the user interface (UI) is often a delicate undertaking: It must accommodate different screen sizes while ensuring an immersive gaming experience. Here are some of the most thoughtful implementations that not only adapt to ...read more

Sleep-Deprived Devs Make Interesting Games
2025-05-30 09:27:33 ♻︎ Updated
Passion fuels creativity, but it's often accompanied by frustration. Developers who wholeheartedly create digital worlds encounter countless hurdles that can lead to sleepless nights and nerve-wracking moments. This blog post explores some ...read more

The Rise of Hyper-Casual Games
2025-05-17 06:11:51 ♻︎ Updated
One trend has been steadily gaining momentum in recent years: the rise of hyper-casual games. This subgenre of mobile gaming has not only revolutionized the industry but has also significantly changed how we perceive and interact with ...read more

The Secret Tech Behind Fighting Game Netcode
2025-05-30 06:46:35 🚀︎ New
Especially in fighting games like Street Fighter or Tekken, latency and packet loss can be more than just an annoyance; they can significantly impact ...read more

Will Open-World Games Become the New Textbooks?
2025-05-29 13:20:40 ♻︎ Updated
The educational landscape has undergone fundamental changes, with gaming increasingly becoming a central component of learning methods. This shift can be observed in various fields, including higher education and even elementary schools, ...read more

ML for Procedural Music That Adapts to Gameplay
2025-05-31 05:23:31 ♻︎ Updated
Forget static soundtracks and repetitive loops. Imagine a game where the music breathes, adapts, and evolves in perfect harmony with your every action, every triumph, and every setback. Machine learning not only generates music, but also ...read more

The Role of Feedback Loops
2025-05-26 08:00:24 ♻︎ Updated
Understanding the dynamics between player actions and system responses is crucial. This article delves deeply into the concept of feedback loops and examines how they shape the gaming experience, influence player behavior, and contribute ...read more

Should Apple/Google enforce higher quality standards?
2025-05-23 17:11:05 ♻︎ Updated
Platforms like Apple's App Store and the Google Play Store play a crucial role in connecting developers and gamers worldwide. These marketplaces not only provide a distribution channel for games but also act as gatekeepers, ensuring that ...read more

The -We Didn-t Test This- Excuse
2025-05-14 12:45:38 ♻︎ Updated
Bugs are inevitable. They can be frustrating for developers who invest countless hours in building bug-free products, only to encounter problems upon first use. Among the myriad reasons why a product fails or has bugs, one particularly ...read more

Why Consistency Matters in UI Design Tools
2025-05-11 12:57:44 ♻︎ Updated
Consistency isn't just a principle; it's a cornerstone that can significantly impact both user experience and product development. This blog post explores the importance of consistency in UI design tools, highlighting its importance, ...read more

Are Battle Passes Designed to Be Addictive?
2025-06-03 05:24:31 ♻︎ Updated
An increasingly popular feature is the Battle Pass. Well-known game developers such as Electronic Arts (EA) with its "Battlefield" series and Ubisoft with "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege" have introduced them. They allow players to ...read more

Why You Should Learn How to Use a Spectrogram
2025-06-15 03:41:37 🚀︎ New
Understanding the fundamentals of audio analysis opens up a wide range of possibilities for creativity and innovation. One of the most powerful tools in this field is the spectrogram. It is a visual representation of the frequency spectrum ...read more

Why do players spend money on worthless virtual items?
2025-05-31 07:32:33 🚀︎ New
A persistent phenomenon puzzles researchers and gamers alike: Why do people invest real money in virtual goods that have no intrinsic value? This blog post examines the psychological factors that contribute to this behavior and explores ...read more

How to Rebuild After Going Viral for the Wrong Reasons
2025-05-15 03:19:37 ♻︎ Updated
Developers, like everyone else, can sometimes find themselves in situations that go viral for the wrong reasons. Whether it's a funny meme or an embarrassing bug, unexpectedly going viral can be both exhilarating and terrifying. In this ...read more