Info- 3585: user experience, monetization, social interaction

Every now and then, a seemingly innocuous engine update can spiral into a whirlwind of confusion, frustration, and even panic. This is especially true for developers who rely on specific engines to create their digital ...read more

Mobile gaming is becoming increasingly popular as a form of entertainment. Thanks to technological advances and the increasing proliferation of portable devices, mobile gaming offers convenience and accessibility that traditional consoles ...read more

Sustainability has become a central concern. Looking ahead, eco-design in electronic products is emerging as an important strategy to reduce environmental impact throughout their life cycle. This blog post explores the importance of ...read more

Gaming is no longer just for kids. Mobile gaming has evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry, heavily targeting children with kid-friendly games. However, a closer look at these platforms reveals an interesting dichotomy: aggressive ...read more

Free-to-play games have become a cornerstone of the gaming industry. With titles like Fortnite, League of Legends, and Clash Royale leading the way, millions of players worldwide enjoy these games without paying a cent upfront. However, ...read more

We are experiencing a significant shift in the way education is being designed. Gone are the days when classrooms were considered static environments where learning was limited to textbooks and lectures. Thanks to technological advances ...read more

The concept of Early Access has become a staple for developers seeking to release games gradually. This process allows players to engage with the game early in its development and provide feedback that can significantly influence the final ...read more

Player engagement is key to success. Developers are constantly looking for ways to enhance the gaming experience through engaging features that draw players into the game world. These features include skill trees and progression systems, ...read more

Gamification, the use of game elements in non-gaming contexts such as education, business, and healthcare, has emerged as a powerful tool for motivating users and inducing positive behavioral change. This blog post explores how ...read more

Continuous integration and deployment have become essential practices. They help ensure that code changes are seamlessly integrated into a shared repository and subsequently pushed to production with minimal issues. Among the various tools ...read more

They help us stay connected, manage our finances, perform everyday tasks, and much more. Yet when we download and use these applications on our ...read more

The esports landscape is evolving rapidly, accompanied by a growing debate about the ethics and fairness of pay-to-win (PTW) mechanisms. This blog post analyzes the risks and threats that PTW mechanisms pose not only to the gaming ...read more

The greatest tension in game development lies in the complex tension between AI automation and human artistic control. This blog post explores the fascinating, often troubling dynamic between human creativity and algorithmic efficiency and ...read more

Developers are constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in terms of gameplay and player immersion. One fascinating trend is the development of games without a user interface (UI). This blog post explores the concept of these ...read more

Technology comes and goes like a tide. While many games rely on high-resolution graphics and complex 3D models, there are still cases where classic sprite-based graphics are preferred or even necessary. This blog post explores why some ...read more

Microsoft's Xbox One faced fierce opposition at its launch with its Always Online policy. This policy required the console to remain constantly ...read more

Mobile gaming has become an integral part of our lives, providing people around the world with convenient and accessible entertainment options. From casual puzzle games to complex role-playing games, mobile devices have opened up new and ...read more

Few developers stand out more than Hidetaka Miyazaki. Known for his key role at From Software, where he crafted some of the most challenging and ...read more

Long working hours, intense pressure to deliver high-quality products quickly, and sometimes unfair treatment are ubiquitous. These conditions can lead to a so-called "crunch" phenomenon: developers work excessively long hours under stress ...read more

Shigeru Miyamoto, a Japanese video game designer and producer, is considered one of the most influential figures in the gaming industry. He was ...read more