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Welcome to "This Is Fine: Launch Edition," a deep dive into the world of game development. We explore the highs, lows, and everything in between. As developers, we often navigate the turbulent waters of launch day, facing numerous ...read more

From smartphones to smart cities, data collection is ubiquitous, promising convenience and insights that can transform how we live, work, and ...read more

The way we interact and connect has fundamentally changed. Social media platforms have become a central hub for communication, sharing, and community building. However, this shift also brings new challenges for building positive and ...read more

One particular topic has emerged as a focal point for controversy and ethical debate. It concerns games that require a constant online connection, which can be ethically problematic for both developers and players. In this blog post, we ...read more

The way fans interact with their favorite games and the communities surrounding them has changed significantly. This cultural phenomenon, often referred to as "gaming stan," has become an integral part of modern gaming culture, sparking ...read more

Especially in the horror genre, immersion is often considered a prerequisite for a captivating and scary experience. However, with mobile horror games, the question arises whether these handheld platforms can ever achieve the same depth ...read more

One technology stands out for its ability to create seemingly endless and unique environments: procedural generation (PG). This technique uses ...read more

Efficiency is crucial. Developers are constantly looking for ways to increase their productivity and reduce the time spent on repetitive tasks. Keyboard shortcuts, essential for decades, are increasingly being replaced by alternative ...read more

Pay-to-win (PTW) mechanisms in video games are strategies in which players can gain advantages through real-world purchases without requiring skill or effort. These mechanisms are a subject of debate among both players and game developers ...read more

Our attention spans are often shorter than ever. The constant barrage of notifications, emails, social media updates, and other distractions can make it difficult to focus on the tasks at hand. However, good concentration skills are ...read more

One area of ​​increasing interest is the intersection of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and creative workflows. On the path toward a more integrated digital experience, BCIs are emerging as potentially groundbreaking innovations in ...read more

Video games are a unique medium that blurs the lines between art and escapism. This blog post explores the philosophical question: Are video games ...read more

Two distinct camps often vie for attention and praise: indie game development and the influential studios that release titles under the acronym AAA ...read more

Complexity can be both a blessing and a curse. While adding new features to applications often improves usability and business value, it can also create significant challenges that slow progress, increase costs, and weaken team morale. ...read more

One trend has proven successful: remastering classic PlayStation games. This isn't just about nostalgia or greed; it's a strategic move that benefits ...read more

A new trend is the exploration of avatar aging. This new aesthetic frontier challenges traditional notions of the immutability of digital identities and opens up exciting possibilities for immersive experiences and personal expression. In ...read more

Many of us are familiar with the ritual of reaching for our phones as soon as we wake up. The glare of screens entices us to check emails, scroll through social media feeds, and perform countless other digital activities that may seem more ...read more

Creating seamless textures is a fundamental skill that can significantly improve the visual quality of your projects. Whether you're working with Unity, Blender, or another 3D software, knowing how to create and edit seamless textures ...read more

Are AI debugging tools quietly undermining the problem-solving skills that characterize outstanding game developers? This article throws down the gauntlet, questions the uncritical acceptance of automated solutions, and sparks an important ...read more

"Game Feeling" is the elusive magic that turns a good game into a great one. Yet, despite tremendous advances in AI, reproducing this subjective, emotive experience remains an insurmountable challenge. This blog post explores the profound ...read more