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Why Early Access is a Safe Way to Support Indie Devs
2025-05-26 07:52:14 ♻︎ Updated
Supporting independent developers (indie developers) is becoming increasingly popular among fans as a way to experience their favorite games. One of the easiest and most engaging ways to show support is by purchasing games in Early Access. ...read more

Are Traditional Portfolios Becoming Obsolete?
2025-07-15 07:16:16 🚀︎ New
Traditional methods of portfolio creation are facing significant challenges. With technological advances and the evolution of our communication and presentation skills, it's becoming increasingly clear that traditional portfolios may soon ...read more

Should Debugging Tools Be Integrated With Testing Suites?
2025-05-12 17:10:10 ♻︎ Updated
Efficiency and effectiveness are paramount. One of the most important debates in this area is whether debugging tools should be integrated into test suites. This blog post explores the pros and cons of integrating debugging tools into your ...read more

How to Spot AI-Generated Text from Bad Prompts
2025-05-25 14:43:44 ♻︎ Updated
A crucial survival skill is emerging: distinguishing genuine human creativity from the often clumsy output of machine-generated content. This blog post isn't just a guide, but a critical analysis of the telltale signs of AI copy that ...read more

When Twitch Streamers Get Hacked Live - And Promote Scams
2025-05-19 02:10:34 ♻︎ Updated
The world of live streaming has grown exponentially. Platforms like Twitch serve as a gathering place for millions of streamers and viewers. However, this emerging industry also brings with it new challenges, including complex cyberthreats ...read more

Crunching to Meet an Arbitrary Date
2025-05-26 16:59:01 ♻︎ Updated
Projects are often subject to tight deadlines, which can place enormous pressure on teams. This pressure can lead to a variety of challenges, from technical hurdles to resource allocation issues. It's especially frustrating when project ...read more

Why Face ID in VR Could Be the Ultimate Privacy Invasion
2025-04-25 21:37:23 🚀︎ New
Face ID, a biometric security feature introduced by Apple with the iPhone X, has revolutionized how we interact with our devices. It uses advanced ...read more

Gender Representation in Indie vs. AAA Games
2025-05-22 01:57:34 ♻︎ Updated
Representation has become an important topic not only for gamers, but also for developers and cultural critics. This blog post explores the differences in gender representation between indie and AAA (American Academy of Video Game Arts) ...read more

Collaborating on Design Systems with Figma
2025-05-14 14:21:21 ♻︎ Updated
Collaboration is key to exceptional user experiences. One of the most popular tools for collaborative design is Figma. This blog post demonstrates how Figma can be used for effective collaboration on design systems and provides tips and ...read more

Portal 2: One of the Best Puzzle Games Ever Made
2025-07-10 03:50:52 🚀︎ New
Few titles have managed to captivate players with innovative gameplay and compelling storytelling like Portal 2. Released in 2011 by Valve Corporation, this first-person puzzle game is the sequel to the acclaimed Portal (2007) and a key ...read more

How Some Games Never Recover from a Bad Patch
2025-05-13 19:14:29 ♻︎ Updated
Developers put their heart and soul into crafting experiences that resonate with players. But even the most well-intentioned projects can experience issues after release, leading to what many refer to as "game bugs." This blog explores how ...read more

The Hidden Costs of ‘Free’ Games on Major Platforms
2025-07-14 21:51:31 🚀︎ New
With the rise of free-to-play games, many users assume they're getting something for free when they download and play these titles with no upfront ...read more

We Accidentally Made a Horror Game
2025-06-02 17:59:32 ♻︎ Updated
Hello gamers and developers! Today I want to tell you about an unusual journey we've taken at our indie studio. It all started with the accidental development of a horror game. Yes, you read that right—an accident turned into something ...read more

The Role of AI in Game Development
2025-05-23 03:22:59 ♻︎ Updated
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of game development. From developing realistic characters and environments to enhancing game mechanics, AI plays a crucial role in the gaming experience. This blog post explores the ...read more

You Might Not Need a GPU as a Dev-Controversial but True
2025-05-23 18:55:13 🚀︎ New
A powerful graphics processing unit (GPU) has often been considered essential, especially for those working in fields like machine learning and data science. However, current trends suggest that a dedicated GPU may not be necessary for ...read more

That Time the Internet Canceled Our Update
2025-05-20 17:39:11 ♻︎ Updated
Updates are a routine part of keeping our products fresh and relevant. However, every now and then, an update can have unintended consequences that leave us frustrated. This blog post addresses one such incident: The internet seemingly ...read more

Why Do AAA Games Keep Repeating the Same Mistakes?
2025-05-22 07:00:12 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often learn from their mistakes. Despite this learning process, however, many high-profile games still make similar errors that frustrate players and critics alike. This blog post explores why some AAA games repeatedly exhibit ...read more

The False Promise of WSL: Is It Really for Developers?
2025-05-22 18:25:15 ♻︎ Updated
Thanks to virtualization tools like VirtualBox or VMware, Windows users have long been accustomed to running multiple operating systems in parallel. However, these solutions often bring their own challenges, such as performance degradation ...read more

Testing Web Apps with Microsoft Edge DevTools
2025-06-02 15:28:17 🚀︎ New
Microsoft Edge, now part of the Chromium project, has become a powerful tool for web developers. Among its many features is a set of advanced developer tools called Microsoft Edge DevTools. These tools help you efficiently test and debug ...read more

Our NPCs Walked Off the Earth
2025-05-11 17:35:37 ♻︎ Updated
Hello, dear readers! Today we're addressing a topic familiar to many game developers: frustration. Specifically, we're addressing a particularly challenging aspect of game development: when non-playable characters (NPCs) don't behave as ...read more