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How to Create Pixel Art in Aseprite
2025-05-26 07:32:36 ♻︎ Updated
Pixel art has always been an integral part of video game design, offering a unique and charming visual style that feels both nostalgic and modern. For anyone who wants to create pixel art, tools like Aseprite have become indispensable. ...read more
How Some Companies Weaponize Fan Loyalty
2025-05-31 12:37:33 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often find themselves caught between creativity and commercialization. While passionate fans encourage them to expand their favorite universe, some developers inadvertently find themselves in the difficult position of exploiting ...read more
Ensuring Transparency in AI Decision-Making
2025-05-29 18:46:34 ♻︎ Updated
Transparency is no longer optional; it's paramount. This blog post explores the critical importance of ensuring players understand *how* AI systems make their decisions. It highlights the key methods for doing so and offers practical tips ...read more
How to Improve UX with Microcopy
2025-07-28 08:52:03 🚀︎ New
Creating an engaging and seamless user experience (UX) is crucial. While most designers focus on big-picture elements like layouts and visual design, the small but important details, known as microcopy, are often overlooked. This blog post ...read more
How to Use Variables in Figma
2025-05-20 09:16:02 ♻︎ Updated
Figma is not only a powerful design tool, but also a canvas where creativity meets functionality. One of Figma's most innovative features is its variable system, which allows designers to create dynamic elements that can be easily updated ...read more
The Dark Side of AI-Powered ‘Inspiration’ Tools
2025-08-05 13:44:41 🚀︎ New
Game developers are relentlessly searching for groundbreaking ideas, but AI-powered content generation offers a seductive, yet potentially sinister, shortcut to inspiration. While these tools promise to overcome creative blocks, they also ...read more
How Some Games Hide Pay-to-Win Behind "Cosmetics
2025-12-19 19:56:05 🚀︎ New
One term is the subject of intense debate and critical scrutiny: pay-to-win mechanics. These are features in games that allegedly give players an unfair advantage by offering benefits to those who spend money on in-game items or ...read more
The Integration of Music Rhythm Mechanics in Non-Music Games
2025-05-24 23:39:39 ♻︎ Updated
The marriage of music and gameplay has often been fruitful. While rhythm mechanics are commonly found in music games like Dance Dance Revolution or Guitar Hero, their influence can also be seen in other genres beyond music-related titles. ...read more
The Game Changer in Sleep Patterns: Digital Habit Influence
2026-01-23 15:37:15 🚀︎ New
Our daily lives are increasingly dominated by technology. While smartphones, laptops, and other smart devices offer numerous conveniences, they also bring challenges that impact our sleep—a crucial aspect of our overall health. This blog ...read more
How to Enjoy Gaming Without Biometric Surveillance
2025-12-15 11:38:02 🚀︎ New
With the increasing integration of biometric technologies into games, many gamers fear that their personal data will be collected and used without ...read more
Why Early Access is Perfect for Roguelikes
2025-05-11 15:40:32 ♻︎ Updated
Roguelikes, a subset of roguelike video games, are characterized by procedural level generation, permanent death, and high replay value. These games often feature permadeath (losing a character results in the loss of all progress), ...read more
Shortcuts app doesn't sync properly across devices - why?
2025-05-13 22:38:48 🚀︎ New
In today's digital age, smartphones have become an integral part of our lives. Among the most popular smartphone brands are Apple and Samsung, each with their own operating systems - iOS for iPhones and Android for Samsung devices. While ...read more
The Ethical Dilemma of Selling Player Data
2025-10-25 13:33:37 🚀︎ New
Where personal data is at the center and player engagement is paramount, game developers often face complex challenges when handling player data. This blog post explores the ethical dilemmas surrounding the sale of player data and shows ...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
How AI Is Democratizing Game Development (For Better or Worse)
2026-02-21 15:58:59 🚀︎ New
The traditional hurdles of game development—huge teams and colossal budgets—are crumbling. Thanks to the unstoppable advances of artificial intelligence, creating engaging, high-quality games is now within reach of independent ...read more
The Banana Gun Wasn-t Supposed to Happen
2025-05-28 20:41:31 ♻︎ Updated
In the often unpredictable world of game development, frustration is an inevitable companion. Developers invest countless hours in developing their games, only to encounter unexpected challenges that can lead to significant setbacks—one ...read more
Are Emojis and GIFs Making Gamers Emotionally Lazy?
2025-12-29 20:59:41 🚀︎ New
Communication has evolved significantly. Emojis and GIFs are among the most ubiquitous forms of digital expression. These visual symbols have become indispensable in our online communication, including in gaming communities. However, there ...read more
Gaming for Education: Will It Go Mainstream?
2025-11-04 22:47:22 🚀︎ New
A trend gaining increasing momentum is the integration of gaming elements into educational practices. This integration not only makes learning more engaging but also promotes cognitive processes such as problem-solving, critical thinking, ...read more
Can't mirror Vision Pro display to Mac or iPhone - why not?
2025-06-24 01:02:26 🚀︎ New
The introduction of Apple's Vision Pro has brought a new level of immersion and interactivity to the world of virtual reality. However, one common issue that users have encountered is the inability to mirror the Vision Pro display to their ...read more
How Simulation Games Teach Real-World Skills
2025-06-01 06:24:39 🚀︎ New
Simulation games have proven to be a powerful tool for teaching real-world skills. These immersive experiences allow players to immerse themselves in realistic scenarios that reflect or simulate real-life professional environments. They ...read more