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The Game Changer in Educating New Community Members
2025-09-30 06:38:19 🚀︎ New
Creating a welcoming atmosphere for new members is crucial. This blog post explores how one strategy has proven crucial for effectively training new community members: using clear guidelines to set expectations from day one.read more
The -Community Outcry- That Forces Reverts
2025-05-28 19:32:41 ♻︎ Updated
Interactions between developers, communities, and stakeholders can sometimes lead to unexpected outcomes. This blog post examines cases where community outrage has led to significant changes in software projects and highlights key lessons ...read more
The Gamified Panopticon: Mobile Games and Constant Observation
2025-03-13 16:41:43 🚀︎ New
With over a billion users worldwide, mobile games offer immersive experiences in virtual worlds that engage players through gamification-the use of ...read more
Why Don't More Games Offer Customizable UI Scaling?
2025-08-14 22:36:21 🚀︎ New
There are countless titles tailored to different preferences and player types. One area where many games often lack flexibility is user interface (UI) scaling options. This blog post explores why more games don't offer customizable UI ...read more
Monetization Models in Mobile Games: Ethics and Impact
2025-05-29 13:45:58 ♻︎ Updated
Developers are constantly looking for innovative ways to engage players while maximizing revenue. The most common methods for monetizing mobile games include various monetization models. However, as with any business practice, these models ...read more
Are we powerless as consumers?
2025-11-26 02:15:32 🚀︎ New
Consumer behavior has fundamentally changed. With the advent of streaming services like Netflix, Spotify, and Amazon Prime, the way we consume media, music, and various content has been revolutionized. Given this convenience and variety, ...read more
Are platforms erasing cultural history in the name of wokeness?
2025-05-26 13:56:13 ♻︎ Updated
There has been a significant shift in societal consciousness, referred to as "wokeness," focused on addressing systemic inequalities and promoting social justice. This cultural movement has permeated various sectors of society, including ...read more
Our Engine Was Outdated by Launch
2025-09-04 06:29:56 🚀︎ New
We put our heart and soul into creating games that not only entertain but also engage players. However, launching a game can be fraught with challenges, some of which may seem insurmountable in the heat of the moment. One such challenge is ...read more
Debugging Android with Logcat
2025-07-21 07:31:22 🚀︎ New
Debugging is an essential part of the development process, especially for Android apps. Logcat is one of the most powerful tools for this. Developed by Google, Logcat allows you to view and filter the logs generated by your application and ...read more
Why Are Mobile Ports of PC Games So Bad?
2025-05-12 09:13:46 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often consider expanding their games to new platforms. This expansion can lead to ports—the adaptation of a game from one platform to another. Mobile ports are particularly noteworthy due to their unique challenges and ...read more
The Controversy of AI-Generated Art in Indie Games
2025-05-14 08:22:16 ♻︎ Updated
Indie game development, once the bastion of purely human creativity, is being conquered by a new force: AI-generated art. This blog post explores the fierce controversies and ethical dilemmas surrounding the integration of AI into indie ...read more
UAC: Overprotective Security or Necessary Evil for Devs?
2025-05-29 13:58:53 ♻︎ Updated
User Account Control (UAC) is a security mechanism built into Microsoft Windows operating systems. It was introduced with Windows Vista in 2001 and has been included in every version of Windows since then. UAC's primary function is to warn ...read more
Data Sale by Free Game Developers: What You Should Know
2026-01-03 14:42:32 🚀︎ New
It's important to understand how your personal data is handled, especially when it comes to data sales and targeted advertising. This blog post ...read more
How Self-Regulation Fails Gamers
2025-02-21 10:00:20 🚀︎ New
This approach is based on the assumption that gamers are mature enough to establish their own rules for acceptable behavior within a game or ...read more
Are -diversity quotas- improving representation or just ticking boxes?
2025-05-27 19:08:40 ♻︎ Updated
Diversity and inclusion are increasingly in focus in various industries, including streaming. One approach that has received particular attention is the introduction of diversity quotas. These involve setting concrete goals for the ...read more
Why Some Players Hack Just to Play Offline
2025-05-21 20:07:41 ♻︎ Updated
Gamers often face challenges that can range from frustrating to insurmountable. One such challenge is the implementation of always-online features in certain multiplayer games, which require a constant internet connection to play. This ...read more
Designing for Continuous Improvement
2025-05-02 01:33:25 🚀︎ New
This also applies to our methods for protecting personal data and ensuring accountability. This blog post explores how gamification can be an ...read more
Why Your IP Address is at Risk in P2P Games
2025-10-12 12:51:30 🚀︎ New
Privacy and security are top priorities. One aspect often overlooked when discussing these topics is the role of your IP address, especially in peer-to-peer (P2P) gaming environments. This blog post explains why your IP address can be ...read more
Are streamers selling your watching habits?
2025-05-15 22:49:07 ♻︎ Updated
Streaming platforms have become an integral part of our entertainment lives. From movies to series, music to podcasts, these platforms offer a huge selection of content. But with this immense convenience comes the question: Are streamers ...read more
When -Fixing- a Game Breaks It More
2025-05-21 02:38:31 ♻︎ Updated
We often find ourselves in the unenviable position of having to fix bugs or improve game mechanics. However, it's not uncommon for these fixes to inadvertently increase player frustration rather than alleviate it. This blog post explores ...read more