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Analyzing Difficulty in Classic Games
2025-05-17 21:17:26 ♻︎ Updated
Few things are as precious as the classic games that shaped generations. These titles not only entertained us but also left a lasting impression on our psyche thanks to their complex mechanics and difficulty levels. The art of balancing ...read more
Best Engines for Retro-Style Games
2025-06-30 01:55:36 🚀︎ New
Retro games have grown in popularity in recent years, captivating gamers who appreciate nostalgia and classic gameplay mechanics. Whether you're creating your own retro game or simply want to recreate that authentic pixel feel, choosing ...read more
The -We Have No Choice- Fallacy
2025-05-19 20:46:03 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often find themselves in situations where they feel powerless over their work environment or project outcomes. This feeling of powerlessness can lead to a phenomenon known as the "we have no choice" fallacy. Understanding this ...read more
The PR Nightmares of Public Crunch Disclosures
2025-05-25 05:16:30 ♻︎ Updated
Transparency is often seen as a virtue. Companies that make their workflows public openly disclose their processes in the hope of increasing efficiency, reducing burnout, and ultimately building better products. However, this openness can ...read more
How Social Media Algorithms Dictate Pop Culture
2025-08-02 17:40:25 🚀︎ New
Social media plays a central role in how we consume and share information. In addition to their numerous functions, these platforms significantly shape popular culture by using sophisticated algorithms to determine what content is ...read more
AI-Generated Assets: Are We Losing the “Handmade” Touch?
2025-09-04 03:22:05 🚀︎ New
AI-generated assets promise efficiency, but a troubling question remains: Do they sacrifice authenticity and uniqueness for speed, thereby losing the essence of a "handmade" game? This blog post explores how AI is challenging traditional ...read more
The Impact of Smart NPCs on Game Narrative and Player Choice
2025-06-29 18:06:42 🚀︎ New
The narrative landscape of video games is being rewritten by their characters. This blog post explores how "intelligent" non-player characters (NPCs) are no longer passive recipients of the plot, but active drivers of narrative progression ...read more
How Some Devs Embrace Their Memes
2025-05-17 06:35:54 ♻︎ Updated
Frustration is an inevitable part of the journey. It's the foundation for our learning, adaptation, and innovation. However, for some developers, channeling their frustration into humor through memes is not only a coping mechanism but also ...read more
Digital Habit Formation and the Decline of Deep Work
2025-11-16 02:03:44 🚀︎ New
Our lives are increasingly connected to technology. From smartphones to laptops and tablets to smartwatches, technology has permeated every aspect of our daily lives. While this interconnectedness offers numerous benefits, it also presents ...read more
The Ableist History of Controller Design (And Who's Fixing It)
2025-05-19 04:08:11 ♻︎ Updated
Controllers are more than just tools for playing games; they are an integral part of interactive experiences. However, not all controller designs were created with accessibility in mind. This blog post explores the history of controller ...read more
Is 4K streaming an environmental burden?
2025-05-24 12:47:14 ♻︎ Updated
High-quality video streaming has become an essential part of modern entertainment. Thanks to technological advances, we now have access to resolutions like 4K, which deliver incredibly sharp and detailed images. However, this advancement ...read more
The Dangers of Voice Chat Recording (And How to Protect Yourself)
2025-05-28 05:08:15 ♻︎ Updated
One aspect that's becoming increasingly important is voice communication. Whether for coordination in online games or simply to enhance social interaction in multiplayer games, voice chat features have become standard for gamers worldwide. ...read more
Why do energy systems show -99%- when players quit?
2025-05-29 18:52:44 ♻︎ Updated
A common annoyance for players is the sudden appearance of energy bars that drop to near zero within minutes of starting a new game session. This phenomenon, often referred to as "energy drain," occurs when players notice their progress or ...read more
Why do season passes outperform traditional DLC?
2025-05-19 15:47:07 ♻︎ Updated
Developers are constantly looking for innovative ways to improve player retention and monetization strategies. Season passes have proven to be a particularly effective tool for engaging players in their games while providing developers ...read more
The Future of Gamification: Empowerment or Manipulation?
2025-11-02 11:01:06 🚀︎ New
Gamification has proven to be a powerful tool for engaging and motivating people through game-like elements in non-gaming contexts. From health and fitness apps to corporate training platforms, the concept of integrating game elements into ...read more
The Role of AI in Personalized Education
2025-05-22 10:14:06 ♻︎ Updated
Especially in 2030, technology will continue to play a central role in shaping the educational landscape. Among the myriad technological advances, artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most influential forces fundamentally ...read more
How Esports is Embracing Diversity
2025-05-28 16:02:06 ♻︎ Updated
E-sports, or electronic sports, has rapidly grown into a multi-billion dollar industry over the past decade. This growth is due not only to technological advances in gaming, but also to the increasingly inclusive and diverse community. In ...read more
High-Fidelity vs Low-Fidelity Prototypes
2025-05-12 15:02:21 ♻︎ Updated
Creating prototypes is a crucial step in the development process. They allow designers to visualize how users will interact with their designs before finalizing them. There are two main types of prototypes: high-fidelity and low-fidelity. ...read more
The Future of Consent: Opting Out of Biometric Surveillance in Games
2025-04-05 15:00:23 🚀︎ New
One important aspect that continues to be critically scrutinized is the handling and protection of user data, particularly with regard to biometric ...read more
Using Git Hooks for Automation
2025-05-24 06:21:52 ♻︎ Updated
In addition to being an excellent version control system, Git also offers powerful mechanisms called hooks for automating various tasks in your repository. These hooks are scripts that can be executed at specific points in the Git ...read more