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Creating Immersive Digital Escapes
2025-02-04 09:54:59 🚀︎ New
However, as these games' reach and functionality increase, concerns about surveillance and privacy also arise. This blog post explores how developers ...read more

From Mod to Masterpiece: The Story of Counter-Strike
2025-08-29 11:51:54 🚀︎ New
Few titles have left such an indelible mark as Counter-Strike. Originally released in 1999 as a mod for Half-Life, this first-person shooter quickly ...read more

How AI Limitations Cause Developer Burnout in Agile Environments
2025-05-23 04:17:13 ♻︎ Updated
AI promised freedom from boredom, but for many game developers, its limitations are instead leading to a new epidemic: burnout, especially in agile environments. Why are our intelligent tools, designed to simplify things, inadvertently ...read more

Modding and Intellectual Property: Fan Art or IP Theft?
2025-05-28 14:20:57 ♻︎ Updated
Modding is becoming increasingly popular. Players create custom content for their favorite games to enhance gameplay, fix bugs, or simply add new elements not originally included. However, this practice often sparks a debate about ...read more

Gaming Monitor Refresh Rates: Real Benefit or Marketing Inflation?
2025-05-19 15:13:42 ♻︎ Updated
One area that has seen significant advances is monitor technology. These advances include the refresh rates of gaming monitors. With terms like -144 Hz, -240 Hz, and even -500 Hz becoming increasingly common in technical discussions, it's ...read more

The Role of Marketing in Setting Unrealistic Expectations
2025-06-02 21:32:07 ♻︎ Updated
Developers put their heart and soul into creating immersive experiences. But what happens when marketing inadvertently creates unrealistic expectations that lead to player frustration? This blog post explores how marketing can contribute ...read more

Retro Games and the Representation of Gender and Race
2025-05-13 02:34:08 ♻︎ Updated
Retro gaming has always been more than just pixelated fun; it also offers insights into the cultural landscapes of its time. One fascinating aspect of retro games is their portrayal of gender and race. They reflect both the societal norms ...read more

Lessons from Getting Ratio-d
2025-05-20 17:54:15 ♻︎ Updated
We often navigate the complex web of API integrations. These tools are essential for developing robust applications, but they can also lead to significant frustration when things don't go as planned. We'll look at some lessons learned from ...read more

Games as Art: A Critical Review
2025-05-31 07:15:08 ♻︎ Updated
The line between games and art is becoming increasingly blurred. This essay critically examines the relationship between video games and visual art, exploring how their overlaps and differences differ in terms of creative expression, ...read more

The Debate Over NPC AI Transparency to Players
2025-06-04 23:07:59 🚀︎ New
A heated debate rages in the hallowed halls of game design: Should players be given insight into the workings of non-player characters' "intelligent" AI, or does the mystique of their intelligence add to the challenge? This blog post ...read more

Virtual Concerts: The Future of Live Music?
2025-09-14 01:21:01 🚀︎ New
The live music landscape has been fundamentally transformed by the rise of virtual concerts. These events, held on digital platforms or in online spaces, open up new opportunities for artists to perform and engage their fans in ...read more

Supporting Developer Creativity on Platforms
2025-02-06 07:03:55 🚀︎ New
However, given current challenges in surveillance and privacy, it's becoming increasingly important to strike a balance that encourages developer ...read more

Is Mastery More Valuable Than Completion?
2025-05-27 16:55:23 🚀︎ New
We often hear about two critical metrics: mastery and perfection. These terms are not just formal aspects, but are closely linked to the ...read more

Infinite Loading Screen, Infinite Pain
2025-05-30 23:42:54 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often face challenges that can lead to considerable frustration. A common problem is the seemingly endless loading screen. This blog post explores the reasons for this persistent issue and discusses possible solutions from a ...read more

Still no real voice control for third-party apps - why?
2025-05-30 21:51:30 ♻︎ Updated
The integration of artificial intelligence and voice recognition is transforming the way we interact with our devices. However, a significant gap remains in smartphone ecosystems when it comes to truly effective voice control of ...read more

How Some Updates Favor New Players Over Veterans
2025-05-24 05:27:34 ♻︎ Updated
Developers are constantly challenged to balance game mechanics so that both new and experienced players have engaging experiences. However, this balance can sometimes lead to frustration for experienced players, who feel their skills are ...read more

The Moment We Realized Our Game Was Too Big
2025-05-21 08:06:20 ♻︎ Updated
We often find ourselves in the midst of developing a game that initially seems like a small spark of inspiration, but quickly evolves into something much larger than expected. This growth can be both exciting and frightening, as it ...read more

Building a Smarter Platform Landscape
2025-06-02 17:25:21 🚀︎ New
However, the convenience they provide often poses significant risks to users' privacy and data security. As platform usage continues to grow, it's ...read more

Layer Management in Photoshop
2025-06-01 02:46:01 ♻︎ Updated
Adobe Photoshop is an essential tool for graphic designers and photographers, offering countless image editing features. One of the most fundamental, yet often overlooked, aspects of Photoshop is its layer management system. This article ...read more

The Impact of Grand Theft Auto III: Open-World Gaming Before and After
2025-09-27 08:45:51 🚀︎ New
Grand Theft Auto III, released by Rockstar Games in October 2001, marked a significant milestone in open-world gaming. This game introduced players ...read more