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Early Access in VR Development
2025-05-22 10:58:04 ♻︎ Updated
Virtual reality (VR) has established itself as a groundbreaking technology that promises immersive experiences. From gaming to education and healthcare to many other areas, VR is revolutionizing how we interact with digital environments. ...read more
Can Games Help Fight Misinformation?
2025-07-26 07:07:22 🚀︎ New
Misinformation spreads rapidly, often undermining public trust and leading to negative consequences. Education, including gaming, is more important than ever to teach people critical thinking and accurate information. This blog post ...read more
The Update That Broke the Game
2025-07-06 15:46:41 🚀︎ New
Updates are essential for adding new content, fixing bugs, or improving game mechanics. However, not all updates go as planned, leading to unforeseen issues that frustrate players and developers alike. This blog post explores a scenario in ...read more
Why can't I rename files mid-transfer in AirDrop?
2025-05-16 22:19:16 ♻︎ Updated
File sharing has become an integral part of our daily lives. One of the most convenient ways to share files is Apple's proprietary AirDrop technology. It allows users to effortlessly transfer photos, videos, documents, and more directly ...read more
Why Indies Love Roguelikes (And AAA Doesn’t)
2025-02-07 14:20:22 🚀︎ New
Welcome to the world of gaming, where every game has a story and every developer has their own unique vision. Today we'll dive into an interesting ...read more
Game Stores That Profile You Without Warning
2025-07-10 12:31:32 🚀︎ New
This is especially true for users who frequently visit game stores or websites, which often collect and analyze user data without explicit consent. ...read more
Your Face Is the Password-and the Product
2025-12-02 08:35:35 🚀︎ New
A particularly sensitive aspect of data protection is facial recognition technology (FRT), which is ubiquitous in smartphones and increasingly used ...read more
The Collapse of Mid-Tier Publishers (Like THQ)
2025-08-22 22:48:44 🚀︎ New
In the ever-evolving world of video game publishing, publishers often fall into a hierarchy ranging from AAA giants like Electronic Arts and ...read more
How Poorly Designed AI Interfaces Hurt Developer Adoption
2025-05-30 02:57:10 ♻︎ Updated
The real obstacle to using AI in game development isn't complexity, but often a poorly designed user interface—a digital wall that deters developers. Why do our intelligent tools so often present themselves with frustrating, unintuitive ...read more
Are -surprise mechanics- just gambling for kids?
2025-05-13 05:12:37 ♻︎ Updated
Surprise mechanics have become a staple for developers to engage and retain players. From loot boxes in popular titles like Fortnite and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds to random rewards in countless other games, these mechanics provide an ...read more
Vulkan vs. DirectX: The Rendering Showdown
2025-07-14 12:08:29 🚀︎ New
Two prominent APIs have emerged as key players: Vulkan and DirectX. Both are powerful tools that developers use to create stunning graphics in games ...read more
Pro models use stainless steel while cheaper phones don't: Why?
2025-02-13 08:49:47 🚀︎ New
When it comes to smartphones, the materials used in their construction can significantly impact a device's performance, durability, and overall user experience. One such material is stainless steel, which has become increasingly popular ...read more
What If NPCs Had Memory and Resentment?
2025-03-19 20:22:32 🚀︎ New
Especially in role-playing games where non-playable characters (NPCs) play a central role, there's always room for experimentation with character ...read more
How Hackers Take Over Entire Game Servers
2025-06-24 20:53:21 🚀︎ New
Gaming isn't just an activity; it's a thriving community where millions of players play in virtual worlds. Unfortunately, this also makes it a prime target for cyberattacks. Hackers are known to exploit vulnerabilities in game servers, ...read more
2D Animation Tools Are Stuck in the Past
2025-11-14 17:03:43 🚀︎ New
2D animation tools have largely stagnated over the years. While technological advances in other areas like 3D modeling and motion graphics have been tremendous, 2D animation software hasn't seen any significant improvements that could ...read more
Are Smaller Studios Really More Profitable?
2025-03-20 08:12:57 🚀︎ New
The size of a studio often determines its operating dynamics. While larger studios have economies of scale that provide certain advantages, smaller ...read more
Dev Diary: The Game We Had to Scrap
2025-05-12 22:53:21 ♻︎ Updated
We're often in the midst of creative and innovative projects. But every now and then, a project encounters unexpected obstacles that force us to make difficult decisions—like abandoning a game entirely. In this developer diary, I'll walk ...read more
The Unkillable Chicken Boss
2025-06-02 00:26:36 🚀︎ New
Video game development is an art and science that requires countless hours of creativity, planning, programming, and testing. Unfortunately, one of the most frustrating aspects for developers can be encountering bugs or glitches that seem ...read more
What If Game Worlds Were Actually Infinite?
2025-09-07 14:39:21 🚀︎ New
The concept of infinite worlds has long been a subject of fascination and speculation. The idea that game worlds could be virtually endless, offering ...read more
The Strange History of Gaming’s Most Infamous Glitches
2025-11-08 14:18:47 🚀︎ New
Glitches have been a part of the gaming experience since the invention of video games. These unintentional errors can range from minor annoyances to ...read more