Info- 4557: personal information, video games, user consent

The gaming industry is booming with new releases every month. From AAA titles promising hours of entertainment to indie gems with unique gaming experiences, there's always something new to try. However, this abundance can lead to a ...read more

Creating a seamless and intuitive user interface is of utmost importance. A key tool for this is wireframing. Wireframing allows designers to outline the structure and layout of an application or website before moving on to the detailed ...read more

Our interactions and habits are increasingly tracked online. This also applies to the gaming world, where gamers spend countless hours playing their favorite games. However, many gamers may not be aware of how their data is collected, ...read more

A controversial topic is gaining increasing attention: the use of pay-to-skip grind mechanisms. These are in-game features that allow players to purchase virtual currency or items to bypass the time-consuming and repetitive tasks required ...read more

Fans have found petitions to be a unique way to influence their favorite titles. This phenomenon is growing in popularity as fans demand changes to game mechanics, storylines, character portrayals, or other aspects they believe could be ...read more

Accessibility has become a crucial aspect that goes beyond mere conformity. It's about creating immersive experiences that all players can participate in and enjoy without barriers. Here are some games that excel in this area and insights ...read more

The promise of personalized, AI-driven games is undeniable, but it comes with a crucial, often unpleasant price: player privacy. As machine learning models leverage our gaming data to customize experiences, a fundamental question arises: ...read more

Developers are constantly looking for ways to create engaging and successful games. This requires not only passion and creativity, but also data and analytics. In this blog post, we explore how analytics play a critical role in making ...read more

Platforms that offer gaming experiences often engage in practices that can surprise even tech-savvy users-including selling user data to third ...read more

This blog post explores how features within apps and platforms can normalize surveillance and influence user behavior without explicit consent. We ...read more

The great AI debate rages: Are AI-controlled non-player characters the ultimate evolution or a nightmare in terms of performance and complexity? This blog post compares AI NPCs with traditional scripting and highlights the crucial ...read more

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

Debugging multithreaded code can be a daunting task. Fortunately, there are several tools that make the process easier and more effective. In this blog post, we'll introduce some of the best debugging tools for multithreaded applications. ...read more

Dialogue trees are considered one of the most effective tools for storytelling and player interaction. These interactive narrative structures allow players to make decisions that influence the game's progression, plot, and ultimately ...read more

Mobile games aren't just for entertainment; they also offer significant educational value. This blog post explores how certain mobile games can promote learning through engagement, strategy development, problem-solving skills, and much ...read more

Spotlight Search is the default search function integrated into most smartphones, including iPhones. It's designed to help users quickly find apps, contacts, messages, and other content on their device. However, many users have reported ...read more

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive package of data protection laws that came into force in Europe on May 25, 2018. It replaces the previous Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC and is intended to give citizens ...read more

Developing inclusive and accessible user interfaces is more than just a trend; it's essential. While many tools on the market offer robust features for UI/UX designers, they unfortunately often overlook certain accessibility aspects that ...read more

Online gaming has become not just a pastime, but an integral part of the cultural lives of many young people. However, with the increasing popularity of games and the growth of gaming communities, an increasingly serious problem has ...read more

There are often gray areas where content can be interpreted differently due to cultural norms and personal sensitivity. One such area is the use of "adult mods" or "explicit content mods," game modifications that add adult elements such as ...read more