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Should streaming services offer refunds for removed content?
2025-05-21 12:13:03 ♻︎ Updated
Streaming services are synonymous with convenience and accessibility. However, a recurring issue is how to handle removed content: Should streaming platforms offer refunds or credits when a title is no longer available? This blog post ...read more

Are indie mobile developers doomed without ads/IAPs?
2025-05-19 07:36:24 ♻︎ Updated
Staying afloat in a sea of big-budget games can be a real challenge. Among the various revenue streams indie developers use to keep their projects afloat, advertising and in-app purchases (IAPs) are two frequently discussed methods. ...read more

How Baldur's Gate 3 Proves Early Access Can Be Done Right
2025-05-27 13:09:18 ♻︎ Updated
Early Access, a concept from software development, is becoming increasingly popular among game developers. Players can purchase games before their release, gaining early access to the content while it's still in development. This model ...read more

Why do -limited-time offers- trigger panic spending?
2025-06-02 14:50:09 ♻︎ Updated
Limited-time offers (LTOs) have become an important way to encourage consumers to act immediately. These offers promise exclusivity and urgency, prompting consumers to buy quickly before time runs out. Although they are intended to ...read more

The Most Successful Early Access Turnarounds
2025-05-13 16:01:40 ♻︎ Updated
Early Access has become an accepted and popular development model. Developers can release their games in a semi-finished state and receive valuable feedback from players, providing valuable insights that can be used to improve the game ...read more

Should AI Be Used to Generate Controversial Storylines?
2025-07-19 02:51:13 🚀︎ New
Should we let artificial intelligence shape our most controversial storylines? This blog post explores the bold yet ethically challenging intersection of AI and sensitive topics in game development, asking whether the efficiency of ...read more

The Fall of Studios That Handled Backlash Poorly
2025-05-29 05:20:52 ♻︎ Updated
Communication is key. Developers and their teams must strike a balance between creativity, innovation, and community engagement to ensure a successful launch and long-term support for their games. Unfortunately, some studios have failed to ...read more

Total Conversions: When Mods Become Entirely New Games
2025-05-11 02:29:12 ♻︎ Updated
A trend is gaining increasing traction: total conversions. These are mods that transform a source material into a completely new game. This blog post explores what makes these total conversions so unique, their impact on the gaming ...read more

Are viral trends manufactured in-house?
2025-05-21 09:09:52 ♻︎ Updated
Social media platforms not only provide opportunities to share personal experiences, but also provide influential venues for the creation and spread of trends. The lure of going viral is an attractive goal for content creators and ...read more

How AI is Changing the Role of Human Testers
2025-05-27 05:57:19 ♻︎ Updated
The idea that AI will replace human testers in game development is a convenient fiction. But the reality is profound: Artificial intelligence (AI) doesn't just complement human testing; it fundamentally changes their role, transforming ...read more

How 3D Printing Could End Fast Fashion
2025-06-29 13:07:33 🚀︎ New
Sustainability has become a buzzword that excites both brands and consumers alike. The traditional fast-fashion model, characterized by low prices, rapid production runs, and high volumes, is increasingly coming under fire for its ...read more

Optimizing Unity Games for Mobile
2025-05-22 06:06:52 🚀︎ New
We're often faced with the challenge of developing engaging and visually stunning games that run smoothly across multiple devices simultaneously. Unity, one of the most popular game development engines, offers numerous tools and techniques ...read more

Will ads evolve into interactive mini-games?
2025-05-23 07:20:01 ♻︎ Updated
Advertisers are constantly looking for innovative ways to capture and retain players' attention. One exciting trend gaining traction in the industry is the integration of interactive mini-games into mobile advertising. This blog post ...read more

DLC Delays and Disappointment
2025-06-01 06:50:45 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often find themselves at odds with their players. One controversial topic is the release of downloadable content (DLC) for games. This blog post addresses the frustration developers and players experience when DLC releases are ...read more

The Role of Silence in Gaming: When Less is More
2025-06-09 16:40:16 🚀︎ New
Visual effects, soundtracks, and narrative elements often compete for attention. However, one element is often overlooked, yet crucial to the gaming ...read more

The Game That Died in QA
2025-06-28 18:33:01 🚀︎ New
Every project goes through a series of milestones. Unfortunately, not all games make it to the finish line. This blog post explores the challenges developers face during the quality assurance (QA) phase, where many promising projects fail. ...read more

How Gaming Inside Jokes Create Community Bonds
2025-05-18 22:13:26 ♻︎ Updated
It's no wonder how gamers come together and form close-knit communities. Many factors contribute to this phenomenon—a shared passion for games, shared experiences, and even competitive camaraderie—but one particular way gamers bond is ...read more

The Graveyard of Dead Early Access Games
2025-05-17 21:26:58 ♻︎ Updated
A strange phenomenon has emerged—the graveyard of dead Early Access games. This blog post aims to shed light on the frustration and failure developers often face when releasing their projects in this format. We explore why some games ...read more

Why Are Some Fan Theories More Interesting Than the Real Story?
2025-05-20 00:44:08 ♻︎ Updated
Fan theories have become an integral part of the community's identity. These theoretical speculations often serve as a creative outlet for players to explore alternative storylines, character motivations, and game mechanics beyond the ...read more

Designing Dark Mode Interfaces with Ease
2025-05-26 19:18:57 ♻︎ Updated
User experience (UX) is of utmost importance. One innovative approach that has gained increasing traction is the adoption of dark mode interfaces. This blog post explores the key aspects of designing effective dark mode interfaces, ...read more