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Early Access: A Double-Edged Sword for Developers and Players

Early Access: A Double-Edged Sword for Developers and Players

2025-05-24 01:49:53 ♻︎ Updated
One model that has gained significant traction over the years is Early Access. This release strategy allows developers to bring their games to market before they're fully developed—often with incomplete features or content. While it ...read more
Why Some Games Need a Second Launch to Succeed

Why Some Games Need a Second Launch to Succeed

2025-07-19 05:30:40 🚀︎ New
Some titles initially fail to meet expectations but become successful after a second release. This phenomenon can be attributed to several factors that contribute to both developer frustration and player dissatisfaction. In this blog post, ...read more
The Role of Player Feedback in Iterative ML Model Training

The Role of Player Feedback in Iterative ML Model Training

2025-06-01 11:59:55 ♻︎ Updated
The true intelligence of a game's AI doesn't just emerge from its code; it's constantly shaped by the players it interacts with. This isn't just about data collection, but a dynamic feedback loop where player insights become the lifeblood ...read more
How to Demand Better Privacy from Game Developers

How to Demand Better Privacy from Game Developers

2025-04-30 01:00:05 🚀︎ New
We spend countless hours in virtual worlds, interacting with characters, making purchases, and even sharing personal information. By understanding ...read more
AI for Competitive Balance Testing in Esports Games

AI for Competitive Balance Testing in Esports Games

2025-05-25 00:18:21 ♻︎ Updated
Competitive equality is at the heart of esports, but ensuring it is a mammoth task. What if artificial intelligence (AI) were the ultimate equalizer, revolutionizing the way we test and maintain fairness in complex esports titles? This ...read more
How AI Debugging Reinforces Bad Coding Habits

How AI Debugging Reinforces Bad Coding Habits

2025-06-01 09:04:43 ♻︎ Updated
Could our reliance on AI debugging tools inadvertently be harming our programming habits and reinforcing the very "bad code" we seek to avoid? This post explores the troubling feedback loop between suboptimal AI implementations and the ...read more
Substance Designer for Procedural Materials

Substance Designer for Procedural Materials

2025-05-31 23:04:19 ♻︎ Updated
The ability to generate textures and materials that appear realistic and dynamic is crucial. This is where procedural texture generation tools like Substance Designer come in. In this blog post, we'll take a detailed look at Substance ...read more
How to Speed Up Your IDE for Large Projects

How to Speed Up Your IDE for Large Projects

2025-09-05 23:12:01 🚀︎ New
Even the most powerful integrated development environments (IDEs) can slow down. This is often due to the increasing number of files, dependencies, and operations that need to be managed. However, there are several strategies to maintain ...read more
The Game Changer: How Toxicity in Gaming Is Being Tackled

The Game Changer: How Toxicity in Gaming Is Being Tackled

2025-06-03 09:52:46 🚀︎ New
Alongside the excitement and sense of community, a significant challenge has emerged: toxicity. This unwanted side effect manifests itself in aggressive or disrespectful interactions between players in online games and significantly ...read more
The Future of Live Updates: Are They Sustainable?

The Future of Live Updates: Are They Sustainable?

2025-05-18 14:14:50 ♻︎ Updated
Live updates have become an integral part of our information gathering. From social media feeds to news outlets, we expect real-time notifications almost instantly. However, as developers push for faster and more efficient data delivery, ...read more
The Unforeseen Consequences of Persistent Connectivity

The Unforeseen Consequences of Persistent Connectivity

2025-03-29 04:04:12 🚀︎ New
Thanks to technological and connectivity advances, many games now offer always-on connectivity features, allowing players to remain constantly online ...read more
How Effective Are Current Reporting Systems in Online Games?

How Effective Are Current Reporting Systems in Online Games?

2025-09-15 20:18:11 🚀︎ New
Online gaming has become an important part of many people's lives. But amidst the excitement and thrill of virtual worlds lurks an insidious danger: cyberbullying. This unwanted behavior, in which people are tormented across various ...read more
Are mobile game addiction warnings just lip service?

Are mobile game addiction warnings just lip service?

2025-05-25 05:02:53 ♻︎ Updated
A critical issue that has garnered significant attention is mobile game addiction. With technological advances and the increasing presence of smartphones in our daily lives, concerns about excessive screen time and its potential impact on ...read more
The Hidden Cost of Feature-Bloat in Modern Editors

The Hidden Cost of Feature-Bloat in Modern Editors

2025-05-23 04:01:59 ♻︎ Updated
Code editors and integrated development environments (IDEs) have become indispensable tools for developers. They offer a host of features that can significantly increase productivity, such as syntax highlighting, intelligent code ...read more
Should parents get alerts when kids binge too much?

Should parents get alerts when kids binge too much?

2025-06-02 18:59:46 ♻︎ Updated
Children are often exposed to content at a pace their developing brains may not be ready for. This is especially true for binge-watchers who consume multiple episodes of a series in a short period of time. While it can be convenient and ...read more
Fueling the Free App Economy

Fueling the Free App Economy

2025-06-18 22:34:39 🚀︎ New
With platforms like the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store offering millions of applications for free download, developers are increasingly ...read more
When Your Gaze Is Tracked for Market Research

When Your Gaze Is Tracked for Market Research

2025-03-16 09:46:02 🚀︎ New
One method gaining increasing traction is eye tracking. This involves monitoring a person's gaze behavior while interacting with digital platforms ...read more
How often is player data sold to third parties?

How often is player data sold to third parties?

2025-05-17 21:04:17 ♻︎ Updated
Our personal data is a valuable commodity. It seems as if every app we download, every website we visit, and even every game we play wants to collect as much data about us as possible. This raises important questions about how often player ...read more
Game Engines Built for Modding: Best and Worst Examples

Game Engines Built for Modding: Best and Worst Examples

2025-05-27 00:20:27 ♻︎ Updated
Modding has always been a cornerstone of community engagement and creativity. It allows players to extend the lifespan and depth of their favorite games by creating new content, improving existing features, or even enabling entirely new ...read more
Sleep, Code, Cry, Repeat

Sleep, Code, Cry, Repeat

2025-05-27 08:46:52 ♻︎ Updated
Frustration is often an unwelcome companion. It can be triggered by a variety of factors, from complex code to unexpected errors. A common denominator shared by many developers is the cycle of sleep, code, cry, and repeat. This blog post ...read more
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