Info- 40575: user experience, surveillance, gaming, data privacy

Data collection is a crucial component of creating engaging and personalized player experiences. However, with this process comes increased responsibility for compliance with regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). ...read more

Indie developers often find themselves in a unique situation. Their games often stand out from the mainstream due to smaller budgets, niche themes, or a lack of marketing support, and therefore face significant challenges when it comes to ...read more

There's one particular trend that might be leading to a less than satisfactory gaming experience for some players. This trend is the unhealthy obsession with completing games 100%—a metric often used to indicate how thoroughly players ...read more

Not only is this practice widespread, but it often even affects minors without their knowledge or consent. As gamers, it's important to know how our ...read more

The concept of Early Access has gained traction in the development process. This blog post delves into the intricacies of Early Access games and explores how they impact indie developers, their approach to game design, and the challenges ...read more

One phenomenon that has gained increasing traction is backseat gaming. This involves viewers at home watching a streamer play while simultaneously interacting with them via chat or voice communication. While this format can be incredibly ...read more

Our media consumption has changed significantly. From traditional television to online streaming services like Netflix, consumers have become increasingly accustomed to accessing vast amounts of content anytime, anywhere. This flexibility ...read more

A critical aspect that is often overlooked is the licensing complexities of using textures. Whether you're a professional graphic designer, a hobbyist, or a student exploring creative avenues, understanding the nuances of texture licensing ...read more

While millions of free games are available in app stores, users often overlook privacy policies and data collection practices when downloading these ...read more

The tedious and complex rigging process in game development is facing a fundamental change. Machine learning simplifies and streamlines this task, promising to revolutionize animation pipelines and free developers from tedious manual work.read more

A peculiar phenomenon has emerged in popular culture and memory studies-the Mandela Effect. This term describes widespread misrecollections or false ...read more

From simple text interactions to complex virtual environments, digital interaction has evolved significantly over the years. This evolution not only ...read more

One aspect has proven time and again to be a cornerstone of innovation and community engagement: modding. For those unfamiliar with the term, modding refers to the process by which users or developers make modifications to games to expand ...read more

Developers are constantly looking for innovative ways to engage players and generate revenue. One method that has sparked heated debate is the introduction of pay-to-win downloadable content (DLC). This blog post explores the dynamics ...read more

With the rise of free-to-play games, many users assume they're getting something for free when they download and play these titles with no upfront ...read more

Since every note, beat, and rhythm can have a significant impact on a track, it's important to understand why monitoring audio levels is essential for both beginners and seasoned pros. This blog post explains the reasons for keeping an eye ...read more

Mobile gaming has grown into a massive industry, attracting millions of players worldwide. However, within this dynamic market exists a hidden ecosystem where fake game developers and fraudulent apps exploit unsuspecting users and prey on ...read more

Facebook reigned supreme. Mark Zuckerberg's idea became a global phenomenon, connecting billions of users worldwide. But over time, new players emerged and old dynamics shifted, leading to a transformation of the social media landscape. ...read more

The era of simple, rule-based AI opponents is coming to an end. What if your in-game opponents could learn, strategize, and adapt with the nuanced complexity of a human brain? Neural networks not only improve AI, they also fundamentally ...read more

There's a fascinating phenomenon: seemingly unnecessary or unwanted sequels are released, becoming part of our binge-watchable series. This blog post explores why platforms produce such sequels and what factors influence these decisions.read more