Info- 27831: video games, user experience, machine learning

One trend gaining increasing momentum is the development and integration of sentient non-playable characters (NPCs). This shift from traditional, static NPCs to dynamic, emotionally intelligent beings represents a significant advance in ...read more

The Touhou Project is a series of Japanese bullet hell games developed by Team Shanghai Alice. They are best known for their complex gameplay ...read more

Artificial intelligence is an integral part of modern game development, promising enhanced gameplay and immersive experiences. But it raises a troubling question: Is AI inadvertently leading games to a sterile, formulaic homogeneity? This ...read more

We spend countless hours developing elegant solutions to complex problems. However, our path is often marred by various challenges that can lead to frustration, burnout, and even failure to achieve project goals. This blog post explores ...read more

Tired of rigid dialogue structures? The future of interacting with non-player characters (NPCs) lies not in choosing from predefined options, but in infinite conversation possibilities. This blog post explores how procedural dialogue ...read more

Few names are more synonymous with innovation and creativity than Shigeru Miyamoto. The man behind some of Nintendo's most iconic ...read more

One name stands out for its commitment to open-source software, robust features, and a vibrant community: Ardor. In this blog post, we explore what makes Ardor not just an alternative, but a compelling choice for musicians, producers, and ...read more

We often find ourselves in the unenviable position of having to make difficult decisions that can determine a game's success or failure. One such problem is the deterioration of game mechanics and player engagement over time. This blog ...read more

Frustration is often an unwelcome companion. Developers spend countless hours developing code, only to find that their application crashes seemingly randomly or under unexpected conditions. This blog post explores common developer ...read more

Software documentation: a mountain of text, often outdated and unread. But what if AI could transform this static load into dynamic, interactive prompts, revolutionizing how game developers access and interact with critical information? ...read more

Debugging is an essential part of software development, whether you work in web development, mobile app development, or another technical field. While tools with graphical user interfaces (GUIs) are widely available and often ...read more

One area that has experienced significant change is the gaming equipment market. From consoles to peripherals, keyboards and mice to headsets, the prices of these essential components are rising seemingly inexorably. This blog post ...read more

In today's fast-paced world, convenience is key. This has led to a growing preference for wireless technology in various devices, including smartphones. However, one area where this trend seems to have stalled somewhat is wireless ...read more

Docker has revolutionized how applications are deployed and run, but managing container performance can be a bit tricky. As your application grows in complexity and size, container optimization becomes critical to ensure smooth operation ...read more

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is one of the most popular code editors in the developer community thanks to its versatility and extensibility. One reason for this is its extensive library of extensions that cover virtually every aspect of ...read more

Choosing the right platform and marketplace for acquiring assets can significantly impact the efficiency and success of your projects. Two of the most well-known marketplaces in this space are Unity's Asset Store and Epic Games' Unreal ...read more

Developers put their heart and soul into crafting experiences that engage players. But what happens when those promises aren't kept? When patches fail to address core issues or introduce new ones, it can cause significant player ...read more

We often wonder what could have been. What if a particular developer had chosen a different path in game development? In this deep dive, we explore a ...read more

The silent saboteurs of modern game performance: concurrency issues and race conditions – elusive bugs that can wreak havoc on even the most robust titles. As artificial intelligence makes its way into debugging tools, a crucial question ...read more

Free-to-play games are an unusual but widespread phenomenon. Unlike their traditional counterparts, which promise all content upfront, these games offer a taste-or rather, just enough to hook the player-of what they have to offer, without ...read more