Info- 31935: AI, user experience, machine learning, transparency

The boundaries between reality and the virtual world are becoming increasingly blurred. A well-known example of this is online gaming, where players can purchase virtual clothing as a form of in-game currency. This practice has grown ...read more

The troubling prospect in game development: Artificial intelligence that adapts *too well* and mirrors human behavior to a disturbing degree threatens to create unfair advantages and ethical dilemmas. As AI pushes the boundaries of player ...read more

There's a genre that has garnered considerable attention and philosophical contemplation-"permadeath" games. In these games, player characters or ...read more

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a central player, influencing various industries, including entertainment. The screenwriting industry is undergoing significant change, as AI scripts are both fascinating and unsettling for ...read more

Artificial intelligence in games can provide unprecedented immersion. But what happens when AI characters get out of control, shattering the illusion and spoiling the fun? This blog post addresses the ultimate developer nightmare: the ...read more

Creating realistic textures often requires more than just painting colors onto a surface. This is where normal maps come in - a powerful tool for enhancing visual detail and realism in your projects. In this blog post, we explain why ...read more

Machine learning promises hyper-personalized gaming experiences. But what if this utopian vision is a privacy nightmare in disguise? This blog post not only celebrates the benefits but also boldly confronts the "dark side" of ML ...read more

One of the most frustrating experiences for developers is when their intentions don't align with what's actually happening in their games. This misalignment can lead to a range of problems, from minor annoyances to major setbacks. In this ...read more

Gaming technology has evolved rapidly. From virtual reality to cloud streaming, innovations in hardware and software have transformed the way we play. One area that's gaining increasing traction is adaptive controllers. These devices are ...read more

Consumer behavior has fundamentally changed. With technological advancements and the evolution of platforms, the way people shop, interact with brands, and make purchasing decisions has changed drastically from just a few years ago. This ...read more

A common element in gaming interfaces is the "Accept All" button. This seemingly simple feature can have significant implications for player consent ...read more

Mobile gaming has become an integral part of our lives, providing accessible and engaging gaming experiences right at our fingertips. This shift in gaming behavior has also brought significant changes to the development of narratives in ...read more

The Overwatch League, or OWL for short, is an esports league dedicated to the first-person shooter Overwatch. Launched by Blizzard Entertainment in January 2018, the OWL is a professional gaming circuit where teams compete against each ...read more

Procedural generation is a superpower for game content, yet ensuring smooth AI interaction with these dynamic worlds is a daunting challenge. This blog post explores how AI automation will revolutionize procedural content testing and ...read more

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of innovation across various industries. However, like any powerful tool, AI also poses significant risks that can render certain games unplayable or negatively impact the player ...read more

We put our heart and soul into creating immersive worlds for our players to explore. But even with the best intentions and hard work, issues can arise that lead to developer frustration and game crashes. Let's take a closer look at one ...read more

The lines between gaming and development are blurring. Many hardware components seemingly designed for gaming can become powerful tools for software developers. This blog post introduces some of these versatile devices that are suitable ...read more

Version control systems have become an essential part of the development process. GitHub is one of the leading platforms for collaborative programming and version control. One key feature that makes GitHub particularly useful is the ...read more

The concept of "flow," coined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, describes a mental state in which a person is completely immersed in a feeling of energized ...read more

We put our heart and soul into developing games. We dream that one day players will experience our passion and creativity in a way that hasn't been possible before. But at some point in this journey, we reflect on something surprising: ...read more