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Our Game Died in Alpha
2025-05-29 22:43:23 ♻︎ Updated
Welcome to developer hell, where every day seems like a struggle against seemingly insurmountable challenges. As developers, we often experience moments that test our endurance and patience more than any AAA title. Today, I want to share ...read more

Lightning port stayed too long: Why?
2025-03-20 17:55:55 🚀︎ New
The lightning port, once heralded as a revolutionary way to charge and sync smartphones, has been a subject of debate among tech enthusiasts. This article delves into why the lightning port has remained a staple in iPhones despite its many ...read more

Why System Shock 2 Still Feels Dangerous
2025-06-06 00:51:02 🚀︎ New
Few titles have made as lasting an impact on gamers and critics as System Shock 2. Released in 1999 by Irrational Games (later known for its ...read more

The Future of Monetization: Will Players Revolt?
2025-05-14 08:20:38 ♻︎ Updated
A persistent topic at the center of discussion among both players and developers is monetization through microtransactions. This blog post explores the potential risks and dangers of microtransactions in games, focusing specifically on ...read more

Binary Debugging is Obsolete
2025-05-14 09:45:21 ♻︎ Updated
Tools and methods are constantly evolving to meet the needs of modern applications. One such tool that has undergone significant changes over time is binary debugging. This blog post explores why binary debugging can now be considered ...read more

The Dark Side of Retro Gaming: Nostalgia vs. Reality
2025-05-31 19:41:36 🚀︎ New
There's an ongoing debate about nostalgia versus reality, particularly when it comes to retro games and their portrayal in modern media. This blog ...read more

Find My network can't locate powered-off devices: Why?
2025-03-07 16:08:41 🚀︎ New
The -Find My- feature, a staple in many smartphone ecosystems like Apple's iOS and Google's Android, is designed to help users track lost or stolen devices. However, one common limitation of this technology is its inability to locate ...read more

Total Conversions: When Mods Become Entirely New Games
2025-05-11 02:29:12 ♻︎ Updated
A trend is gaining increasing traction: total conversions. These are mods that transform a source material into a completely new game. This blog post explores what makes these total conversions so unique, their impact on the gaming ...read more

How do I remove iCloud backups from my iPhone?
2025-01-20 23:28:11 🚀︎ New
iCloud backup is an essential feature that allows you to easily transfer data between your iPhone and other Apple devices. However, there might be instances when you want to remove or disable iCloud backups for various reasons such as ...read more

Why Can’t Anti-Cheat Stop the $3 Billion Game Hacking Industry?
2025-05-27 05:37:26 🚀︎ New
A persistent problem is troubling developers and players alike: widespread cheating in games. This illegal activity not only undermines fair competition but also poses significant financial risks for game publishers. It is estimated that ...read more

Why -No Code- Game Dev Is a Dangerous Myth
2025-05-30 07:18:45 ♻︎ Updated
There are countless tools and platforms that help developers create games without any programming knowledge. Terms like "no-code" or "low-code" solutions often attract attention, promising ease of use and accessibility even for people ...read more

Crafting Developer-Focused Prompts
2025-05-22 06:12:06 ♻︎ Updated
AI in games isn't a passive tool, but a collaborator, an extension of the developer's will. Yet to truly harness its power, we must speak its language precisely. This blog post isn't just about creating prompts; it's a strategic manifesto ...read more

What If EA Never Bought Bioware?
2025-07-24 00:24:59 🚀︎ New
Electronic Arts (EA) has been a major player in the gaming industry since its inception, owning and operating numerous game development studios. One ...read more

The -We Fixed It... Sort Of- Patches
2025-05-25 00:02:59 ♻︎ Updated
In the ever-evolving world of software development, developers often find themselves in a difficult situation. Despite their creative zeal to build engaging and bug-free applications, they inevitably experience moments that can best be ...read more

The Difference Between 'Retro' and 'Unfinished'
2025-05-10 22:15:30 ♻︎ Updated
Especially in game design, two terms often come up when discussing projects: "retro" and "unfinished." Although they seem similar at first glance, these terms can have very different effects on how a project is perceived by both audiences ...read more

Are -exclusive rights- just a way to kill competition?
2025-05-31 08:32:36 ♻︎ Updated
Streaming services have become an integral part of our everyday entertainment. From music and podcasts to films and series, these platforms offer a wide variety of content for every taste and preference. However, one aspect often debated ...read more

Fitness+ not supported in all countries - why not?
2025-02-01 03:18:04 🚀︎ New
The world of fitness apps has expanded significantly over the years, offering users a wide range of options to stay active and maintain their physical health. One such app is Apple's -Fitness+,- which was introduced with the aim to provide ...read more

BlueJ: The Java IDE for Teaching (and Suffering)
2025-05-23 06:03:50 ♻︎ Updated
Welcome to the world of programming education, where tools can either make your life a breeze or a nightmare. Today, we're diving into one such tool that's making a splash in Java education: BlueJ. This user-friendly yet powerful ...read more

The -Surprise Mechanics- Debate - Gambling in DLC?
2025-07-05 22:51:57 🚀︎ New
Developers are constantly faced with the task of creating engaging experiences that keep players engaged. However, one topic in particular has become a hotly debated topic among developers and players: surprise mechanics and their ...read more

How AI is Making Debugging More Opaque
2025-05-29 04:20:02 ♻︎ Updated
While artificial intelligence is a marvel of modern game design, it has a troubling side effect: It makes debugging more opaque and obscures the very problems it's meant to solve. This post explores the disturbing reality of AI-induced ...read more