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How to Opt Out of Game Data Selling (Spoiler: You Can't Really)
2025-03-14 15:35:40 🚀︎ New
With the rise of data-driven marketing and targeted advertising, users are often targeted by companies that sell their user data to third parties for ...read more

Travel Challenges for Global Citizens
2025-08-06 06:17:01 🚀︎ New
Gamification is a method that uses game design elements such as points, badges, and levels to engage users and motivate them to achieve goals. This technique has been successfully used in various fields, including healthcare, education, ...read more

How Esports Scholarships Are Growing
2025-05-31 21:05:28 ♻︎ Updated
Esports, or electronic sports, has experienced an unprecedented surge in popularity over the past decade. This growth has not only captivated millions of viewers but also opened up new opportunities for students to fund their gaming ...read more

Will AI Help or Hurt the Fight Against Climate Change?
2025-08-14 09:07:27 🚀︎ New
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a key technology revolutionizing various sectors, including climate science. This blog post explores how AI can both help and hinder the fight against climate change. By understanding these ...read more

Git LFS: Managing Large Files
2025-05-20 18:56:37 🚀︎ New
Managing large files can be a significant challenge. Traditional version control systems like Git can become unwieldy when it comes to large media files like videos, images, or design assets. This is where Git Large File Storage (LFS) ...read more

The Difference Between a Hiatus and a Funeral
2025-05-15 06:30:05 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often face various challenges that can lead to frustration. One of these is dealing with interruptions and perceived failures. While both terms may seem similar, they describe different phases in a project's lifecycle. ...read more

The Ethics of AI That Mimics Human Behavior Too Well
2025-05-20 09:15:38 ♻︎ Updated
The development of AI characters that mimic human behavior is no longer science fiction; it's rapidly becoming reality. Yet this technological marvel comes with profound, often troubling ethical costs. It's not just about developing more ...read more

The Hidden Costs of Real-Time AI NPCs
2025-05-26 00:14:17 ♻︎ Updated
The potential of real-time AI NPCs is enormous, but behind it lie enormous, often overlooked costs. Integrating truly dynamic, intelligent characters into our games requires more than just programming; it's also about managing massive ...read more

Why ‘Smart’ NPCs Are Still Dumb
2025-05-25 09:00:02 ♻︎ Updated
The dream of truly "intelligent" NPCs often clashes with the unforgiving reality of game design. Why, despite decades of AI development, do our non-player characters so often fall short of expectations, seeming more like predictable robots ...read more

How Always-Online Games Make Modding a Privacy Risk
2025-04-24 20:44:52 🚀︎ New
A particularly common model in online games is the always-online requirement-a feature that requires a constant internet connection to play, even ...read more

We Ignored the Community... And They Noticed
2025-06-02 15:15:00 ♻︎ Updated
We're often caught up in the whirlwind of developing new features and improving existing ones. It's easy to get caught up in our own little world and forget about the people who use our products—the community. This post is about an ...read more

I Used AI to Write a Diverse Character-It Was Offensive
2025-05-20 20:25:58 ♻︎ Updated
Artificial intelligence is being used in game development to create diverse characters. However, a frightening incident reveals a crucial truth: AI can inadvertently produce offensive content. This blog post analyzes a specific case in ...read more

When will the first lawsuit over psychological exploitation happen?
2025-05-26 11:24:42 ♻︎ Updated
Equally important is our understanding of the potential impact on gamers' mental health. Given the growing awareness of digital addiction and the far-reaching effects of psychological manipulation in games, the question arises: When will ...read more

The Illusion of ‘Smart’ Game Design with ML
2025-06-16 15:03:37 🚀︎ New
We've been duped. What often passes for "intelligent AI" in games isn't real intelligence, but a clever illusion, a masterpiece of design tricks rather than true machine learning capability. This blog post lifts the curtain and exposes the ...read more

Player Autonomy and AI-Driven Narrative Choices
2025-05-22 09:16:14 ♻︎ Updated
Game developers walk a fine line: balancing the unbridled freedom players crave with the compelling stories of our beloved digital worlds. The rise of AI has exacerbated this challenge and raised a fundamental question: Can algorithms ...read more

No real refund system for purchased apps: Why?
2025-01-11 04:31:23 🚀︎ New
In today's digital age, smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives. They are not only communication tools but also powerful devices that can perform a variety of tasks including managing finances, entertainment, and even ...read more

The Psychological Impact of Losing Access to Online Games
2025-05-20 00:58:49 ♻︎ Updated
Online gaming has become an integral part of youth culture. For many gamers, especially teenagers and young adults, the gaming experience goes beyond mere entertainment and is an integral part of their social lives. This dependence can ...read more

How Some Indies Kill Their Own Games
2025-05-23 13:23:27 ♻︎ Updated
The passion for unique gaming experiences often comes with significant challenges. From technical hurdles to market complexities, developers face numerous obstacles that can lead to frustration. This blog post explores some common reasons ...read more

Does Godot Really Empower Developers-or Limit Them?
2025-05-19 18:20:56 ♻︎ Updated
Choosing the right game engine is crucial. One engine that's recently gained popularity is the Godot Engine. Known for its simplicity and versatility, Godot offers developers a unique combination of power and ease of use. But what does ...read more

Should governments ban targeted ads based on viewing habits?
2025-05-23 12:11:30 ♻︎ Updated
The way we consume media and content has changed dramatically. Platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and others offer personalized streaming experiences tailored to our preferences. This raises questions about how much control users ...read more