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One often overlooked aspect that can significantly enhance the gaming experience is music. While professional composers create original music for many commercial titles, fan music (also known as fan edits or remix projects) has carved out ...read more

Non-playable characters (NPCs) have always played a significant role. They serve as companions, antagonists, or even mentors to players, often ...read more

The influence of in-game decisions on real-world advertising is a fascinating topic, demonstrating how personal data collected through online ...read more

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that came into force in the European Union (EU) on May 25, 2018. Its goal is to give EU citizens more control over their personal data and to harmonize ...read more

Wherever players compete against each other or collaborate with friends in virtual worlds, security remains a critical issue. One of the most frustrating and damaging types of cybercrime perpetrated by malicious individuals is hacking ...read more

Version control is a fundamental aspect of managing code changes. One popular versioning method is semantic versioning (semver), which assigns versions in the format "MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH." This system is designed to make the impact of ...read more

Performance optimization is crucial. Memory leaks are among the most common problems that can affect an application's performance. This blog post explains what memory leaks are, why they occur, and how to detect them using various tools. ...read more

AI marketplaces: Are they a shimmering mirage of innovation or a trap for unsuspecting game developers? These platforms promise a veritable goldmine of ready-made stories and game concepts, but the question remains: Are they true saviors ...read more

Companies and governments are increasingly turning to gamification-the use of game design elements in non-game contexts-to engage users and collect ...read more

Touchscreens have become an indispensable part of gaming interaction. However, many long-time gamers and console enthusiasts often find touchscreen controls to be limiting and inferior compared to traditional physical input devices like ...read more

These updates not only keep your games up to date, but also frequently introduce new features, improve performance, and fix bugs-all without ...read more

The future of game development lies not in a human versus AI battle, but in a revolutionary collaboration, a synergistic fusion that will redefine the design process. This blog post explores how humans and artificial intelligence can ...read more

Crowdfunding platforms have become a cornerstone for early access games. This blog post explores how crowdfunding is a critical tool for indie developers, allowing them to bypass traditional publishing channels and interact directly with ...read more

Choosing the right engine can be crucial for a successful and engaging gaming experience. Among the many available options, the Godot Engine has gained increasing traction. Godot is often touted as a potential candidate for AAA game ...read more

Developers often face challenges that can lead to frustration. These issues not only impact productivity, but also team morale and project success. This blog post explores the complex relationship between crunch time, developer ...read more

Our daily lives are increasingly dominated by technology. While smartphones and other digital devices offer numerous conveniences, they also pose challenges to effective time management and maintaining healthy habits. This blog post ...read more

New concepts and frameworks are constantly emerging. One concept that is gaining increasing traction is Web3. At its core, Web3 is often described as a decentralized web whose goal is to replace traditional internet protocols with ...read more

Creativity often encounters constraints. It's well known that some of the most innovative and long-lasting games were developed under strict constraints. This blog post explores why certain creative efforts thrive within these limits, ...read more

Limited-time offers (LTOs) have become an important way to encourage consumers to act immediately. These offers promise exclusivity and urgency, prompting consumers to buy quickly before time runs out. Although they are intended to ...read more

AI-generated assets promise unprecedented efficiency and creativity in game development. But beneath the surface lies a troubling question: Is this technological leap inadvertently stifling the diversity of game art styles that makes our ...read more