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The Role of Failure in Games: Why Losing Feels Necessary
2025-04-17 07:30:56 🚀︎ New
Where every pixel and line of code is designed to evoke a specific emotional response in players, failure is an emotion equally celebrated and ...read more

Should streaming breaks be enforced like app timers?
2025-05-30 03:30:44 ♻︎ Updated
The convenience and efficiency of apps have become essential. From productivity tools to social media platforms, many apps have built-in timers that limit usage and encourage users to take breaks or manage their time more effectively. This ...read more

Are We Mistaking Engagement for Learning in Game-Based Education?
2025-07-09 20:14:23 🚀︎ New
Game-based learning has proven to be a promising approach to engage students and improve their learning outcomes. However, there's a danger that we may confuse engagement with games with real learning. This blog post explores this ...read more

SQL Debugging Tools Don't Really Help
2025-06-01 13:59:21 ♻︎ Updated
Debugging is an essential part of the process. It allows developers to quickly and efficiently identify and fix problems in their code before deployment. While numerous debugging tools exist in various programming languages, SQL debugging ...read more

Analyzing Storytelling in Early Games
2025-05-23 21:49:47 ♻︎ Updated
As technology continued to evolve and developers explored new frontiers, games focused primarily on gameplay mechanics and graphics. But even in this early phase, some titles began to weave compelling narratives that would later influence ...read more

The Hidden Costs of ‘Free’ Games on Major Platforms
2025-07-14 21:51:31 🚀︎ New
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

Reviews So Brutal We Framed Them
2025-05-24 08:59:30 ♻︎ Updated
As developers create virtual worlds and stories to captivate players, it's easy to forget that behind every pixel paradise lie countless challenges, difficulties, and sometimes sheer frustration. This blog post delves into the ...read more

Gamifying Your Legacy and Will
2025-08-05 15:56:52 🚀︎ New
Traditional methods often feel outdated and impersonal. However, with gamification-the application of game elements in non-gaming contexts-we can turn estate planning into an engaging, interactive experience. This blog post explores how ...read more

Social Media Storms We-ll Never Forget
2025-05-25 07:32:59 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often find themselves in situations that can escalate into full-blown social media storms. These events test not only developers' patience, but also their resilience and ability to handle public criticism. In this blog post, we ...read more

Deadlines Don't Care About Mental Health
2025-06-02 15:10:53 ♻︎ Updated
We spend countless hours writing lines of code, fixing bugs, and pushing ourselves to deliver high-quality software. It's a demanding but rewarding career path, often associated with tight deadlines, intense focus, and constant learning. ...read more

Why Windows is Losing Its Grip as the Dev OS of Choice
2025-08-13 18:32:20 🚀︎ New
The developer community's operating system preferences have shifted significantly. While Windows was once the preferred choice for developers due to its user-friendly interface and broad software and hardware compatibility, this no longer ...read more

Will Apple/Google lose their 30% cut to alternative stores?
2025-05-26 20:18:31 ♻︎ Updated
Recent developments in mobile app distribution have sparked a debate about whether Apple and Google might be forced to reduce or eliminate their high 30% commission on in-app purchases. Several prominent developers, including Epic Games ...read more

The Dopamine Loop: How Games Hook Us
2025-02-09 00:05:02 🚀︎ New
Video games aren't just a form of entertainment; they offer an immersive world that captures our attention and keeps us engaged for hours. This ...read more

The Enduring Appeal of Pac-Man
2025-05-15 04:29:11 ♻︎ Updated
Pac-Man, the iconic 1980 video game from Namco Ltd., has been a staple of gaming culture for over four decades. It's not just a game; it's an integral part of the history and evolution of video games. From its humble beginnings to modern ...read more

Is viewer manipulation with ratings legal?
2025-06-18 23:53:04 🚀︎ New
Transparency and trust between content creators, platforms, and viewers are crucial. A pressing question that has sparked debate among users, creators, and industry experts is whether viewer manipulation through ratings on streaming ...read more

UI Kits Result in Homogeneous Products
2025-07-12 13:22:07 🚀︎ New
Developing a unique and engaging user interface (UI) is crucial to standing out in a crowded market. A common practice that can inadvertently lead to homogenous products is the overuse of UI kits. This blog post explores how the use of UI ...read more

Privacy Risks in AI-Powered Player Analytics
2025-05-29 13:37:09 ♻︎ Updated
With the prospect of unprecedented insights into our digital behavior, the troubling question arises: What price are we paying for our privacy? This blog post exposes the latent privacy risks lurking in AI-powered player analytics, ...read more

How Face ID in Games Normalizes Surveillance
2025-04-07 10:10:01 🚀︎ New
From smartphones to gaming consoles, we are constantly being monitored and tracked through various surveillance methods. One feature that has ...read more

The Best Debugging Plugins for VS Code
2025-05-28 18:50:08 ♻︎ Updated
Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is one of the most popular code editors today, and not just because of its small footprint and fast performance. Its appeal is largely due to its extensive plugin ecosystem, which allows developers to enhance ...read more

The Patch That Launched 1,000 Tweets
2025-05-23 21:41:14 ♻︎ Updated
We often encounter situations where our carefully crafted code encounters unexpected issues. These moments can be frustrating, but they're also part of the learning process that advances us as experts. In this blog post, we explore one ...read more