Info- 45867: user experience, gaming, AI, user engagement

Controllers serve as the primary interface between players and their virtual playgrounds. While traditional gamepads have long been the standard for console gamers, PC gaming users have recently embraced the customization options offered ...read more

Gaming is a unique medium that transports players to worlds beyond their everyday reality. But amidst this world of boundless imagination and adrenaline-pumping action, the question arises: why aren't profound, meaningful experiences more ...read more

Post-game depression, also known as "post-chill" or "post-mortem blues," is a phenomenon in which people experience a period of sadness, fatigue, and disinterest after playing video games. This condition is becoming increasingly common ...read more

Disco Elysium is an indie role-playing game developed by ZA/UM and published by Paradox Interactive. Released in 2019, it received widespread praise ...read more

Mobile gaming has become a multi-billion dollar industry, and one aspect that consistently frustrates players is the hopeless tutorial phase in most mobile games. This blog post explores why developers begin their games with such ...read more

Even if every line of code is perfectly crafted, unexpected failures can strike like lightning and cause problems for developers. This story tells of one such ordeal—when our beloved servers decided to take an unexpected vacation and how ...read more

Passion and perseverance are often cited as key factors for success. Less discussed, but perhaps equally important, is the role of mental health in this community. This blog post explores how mental health can impact an indie developer's ...read more

While these technologies promise convenience and security, they also raise significant concerns about data privacy and potential access to this ...read more

Downloadable content (DLC) has become essential for developers and players alike. It provides additional revenue streams, player engagement, and regular updates to keep games fresh. However, like any business model, on-disc DLC has had its ...read more

AI promises to create diverse characters and compelling stories in games. But this powerful tool harbors a dangerous flaw: It tends to perpetuate biases, leading to distorted and stereotypical outcomes that alienate and mislead. This blog ...read more

Online gaming isn't just a pastime; it's an integral part of the social and entertainment lives of many young people. However, with the proliferation of gaming communities, a number of problems have also emerged, the most worrying of which ...read more

Hex file editing is an essential skill for any IT professional, system administrator, or developer. It allows you to view and edit raw file data directly in hexadecimal format. While there are many hex editors available, some stand out for ...read more

Efficiency and flexibility are crucial. Designers are constantly looking for tools that help them create scalable designs with ease. Among the myriad features of design platforms like Figma, variables stand out as a powerful yet often ...read more

Online gaming has become a regular activity for millions of people around the world. But alongside the fun and excitement, cyberbullying has also reared its ugly head in these virtual worlds. In the face of such unpleasant encounters, it's ...read more

The evolution of multiplayer experiences has been as dramatic as it is fascinating. What was once a staple of many video games-split-screen local ...read more

Countless consoles have come and gone, leaving only traces in the collective memory. These "forgotten" consoles are often of great importance to fans ...read more

The Dungeon Master has long been the undisputed ruler of tabletop role-playing games. But what if artificial intelligence could not only take over, but even surpass, their role? This blog post critically examines the growing ...read more

The ultimate ethical battleground in game design isn't just about fun; it's about control. This blog post confronts us with the disturbing truth: Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to predict and manipulate players for ...read more

When AI debuggers make assumptions, they often fail. This is the unpleasant reality many game developers face as they integrate increasingly sophisticated AI components into their creations. This post uncovers how AI debuggers can ...read more

A new wave of tools and platforms is gaining traction, promising to reduce the complexity of programming. These are known as low-code development environments (LCDEs) or low-code platforms (LCPs). In this blog post, we explore what ...read more