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Best Profilers for Python Applications
2025-07-21 11:38:39 🚀︎ New
Python is an interpreted language and often hides the intricacies of its performance. To gain a deeper understanding and effectively optimize your application, the use of profiling tools is essential. This blog post introduces some of the ...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

AI for Performance Bottleneck Detection
2025-06-02 15:07:28 ♻︎ Updated
Performance is the key to success. But with the increasing complexity of games, manually locating elusive performance bottlenecks becomes a grueling and time-consuming ordeal. What if AI became our digital bloodhound, sniffing out ...read more

Boosting Development with Windows File History and Backup
2025-05-18 07:48:04 ♻︎ Updated
Version control of your projects is crucial. Whether you're programming applications, database managing, or working on complex algorithms, a reliable backup system will save you trouble later. Microsoft Windows offers an excellent tool for ...read more

The Psychological Tricks Behind ‘Streaks’ and Data Extraction
2025-04-16 00:11:55 🚀︎ New
From social media platforms to smart home devices, our every move is tracked and analyzed for various purposes. One fascinating psychological tactic ...read more

Understanding Skill Trees and Customization
2025-05-25 02:26:39 ♻︎ Updated
One feature that's becoming increasingly popular is skill trees. This article explores what skill trees are, how they work in the game, and their importance for player customization and story. We also explore the role customization plays ...read more

Why Early Access is a Great Way to Test New Ideas
2025-05-22 05:24:48 ♻︎ Updated
Developers are constantly looking for innovative ways to engage players and improve their games before release. One method that has become increasingly popular over the years is Early Access. This blog post explains why Early Access is not ...read more

The Privacy Risks of Cross-Platform Play
2025-06-01 14:24:28 ♻︎ Updated
Gaming platforms are increasingly embracing cross-platform play. This allows users of different systems (such as PlayStation, Xbox, PC, or mobile devices) to connect and play together. While this feature offers convenience and expands ...read more

The Privacy Nightmare of Geo-Based Quests
2025-02-26 21:23:54 🚀︎ New
A particularly insidious form of surveillance is geo-based searches that target mobile users with location-tracking apps. This blog post explores how ...read more

Is a Gamified Democracy More Engaging?
2025-06-09 13:15:31 🚀︎ New
There is growing interest in applying game design elements to non-game contexts, often referred to as "gamification." One such application is the gamification of real life, which aims to engage citizens in political processes through game ...read more

The Future of Pay-to-Win: Will Regulations Kill It?
2025-05-12 02:28:58 ♻︎ Updated
One aspect continues to generate debate and controversy: the so-called "pay-to-win" mechanic. This blog post examines the risks and dangers of pay-to-win games, discusses possible future regulations that could impact this model, and ...read more

How Mobile Games Normalize $100 In-App Purchases
2025-05-28 03:34:09 ♻︎ Updated
Mobile gaming has become an integral part of our lives. With over 2 billion players worldwide and industry revenue estimated at around $75 billion in 2021, it's clear that mobile games aren't just for entertainment but have also become a ...read more

The Role of Legal Teams in Shutting Down Criticism
2025-05-21 10:21:49 ♻︎ Updated
Where creativity meets competition, developers often find themselves navigating difficult terrain. While gaming can be a highly rewarding experience for many, it also presents challenges such as criticism, negativity, and even litigation. ...read more

Why Bitcoin’s Energy Problem Will Never Be Solved
2025-07-30 03:30:04 🚀︎ New
Bitcoin is distinguished not only by its pioneering nature, but also by a significant drawback that is increasingly attracting attention: its energy consumption. To explore why Bitcoin's energy problem will never be fully solved, it is ...read more

The Role of Hand-Painted Textures in Modern Games
2025-06-02 04:59:14 ♻︎ Updated
Graphics have become an integral part of the immersive experience. While digital textures and automated rendering techniques are widely used, many games still utilize hand-painted textures to achieve a unique aesthetic and depth that ...read more

How Remote Work Is Changing Crunch Dynamics
2025-06-03 04:56:41 ♻︎ Updated
Remote work is becoming increasingly popular for software developers and other tech professionals. This shift is not only significantly altering our approach to productivity, but also the dynamics of crunch time—the intensive overtime ...read more

The Dangers of "Free V-Bucks" Fortnite Scams
2025-08-02 18:23:39 🚀︎ New
Fortnite, a hugely popular battle royale game, has not only captured the hearts and minds of millions of players worldwide, but has also made its virtual currency, V-Bucks, a valuable commodity. These V-Bucks can be used to purchase ...read more

Forking is Killing Open Source Collaboration
2025-05-17 08:54:18 ♻︎ Updated
Collaboration between developers plays a crucial role in improving features, fixing bugs, and ensuring the longevity and robustness of projects. However, some argue that forking undermines this collaborative spirit. In this blog post, we ...read more

The Ethics of Data Mining and Targeted Advertising on Social Media
2025-05-30 14:33:27 🚀︎ New
Social media platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives. With billions of users worldwide, these platforms generate vast amounts of data that can be incredibly valuable to advertisers seeking to effectively reach their ...read more

AI and the “Black Box” Problem in Debugging and Development
2025-05-23 20:32:20 ♻︎ Updated
AI in game development is a black box, a brilliant puzzle whose workings remain opaque, making debugging a frustrating guessing game. How can we unravel the dark logic of our intelligent systems and transform uncertainty into actionable ...read more