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How to Use Git Submodules
2025-05-17 18:13:43 ♻︎ Updated
Git submodules allow you to manage a Git repository as a subdirectory of another Git repository. They allow you to track dependencies (such as other libraries or projects) in your main project and ensure that the correct versions are ...read more

How Some "Early Access" Games Are Just Cash Grabs
2025-05-11 11:57:45 ♻︎ Updated
Early access games are growing in popularity in the gaming industry. These are titles that are still in development but are released before they're fully completed. While this model offers players unique insights into the game's creation ...read more

Design Systems Stifle Creativity
2025-06-02 16:08:51 ♻︎ Updated
Tools and methods play a central role. Design systems are becoming increasingly popular because they promise consistency, efficiency, and scalability for digital products. However, some designers argue that overly rigid design systems can ...read more

The Disconnect: User Expectations vs. Platform Realities
2025-02-19 09:42:09 🚀︎ New
This blog post explores the significant gap between users' expectations for how their personal data should be handled and the reality they often ...read more

Indie Games: Innovation or Imitation?
2025-05-11 08:51:19 🚀︎ New
Indie games have carved out a unique space for themselves by creating innovative experiences for niche markets. However, with limited resources and footprints compared to larger publishers, many indie developers face the difficult task of ...read more

Accessibility vs. Difficulty: Striking a Balance in Game Design
2025-05-31 14:21:27 ♻︎ Updated
Striking the right balance between accessibility and difficulty is crucial for an engaging and inclusive gaming experience. This blog post explores the considerations game developers need to make when balancing these two elements to ensure ...read more

The Review Bombing We Deserved
2025-05-12 20:22:05 ♻︎ Updated
Where innovation meets user demands, developers often face myriad challenges. One of these challenges, which has garnered considerable attention in recent years, is so-called review bombing—a practice by certain segments of the community ...read more

How Haptics Are Making Controllers More Immersive
2025-05-12 05:40:56 🚀︎ New
The pursuit of a more intense and engaging gaming experience is a top priority for developers. One technology that has gained significant traction in ...read more

Windows Remote Desktop: Insecure by Default?
2025-05-14 19:24:00 ♻︎ Updated
Remote desktop connections have become an integral part of modern workflows, allowing users to access and control remote computers over a network. Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is widely used for this purpose. However, recent ...read more

I Used AI to Write a Controversial Storyline-Now I’m Cancelled
2025-05-28 18:18:03 ♻︎ Updated
I used AI for my game's story, which led to its cancellation. This isn't a warning from the future, but rather my personal experience. This blog post ruthlessly exposes the unforeseen consequences of entrusting the narrative to artificial ...read more

How -Neurodiversity' Is Changing Game Design (Slowly)
2025-05-27 16:51:37 ♻︎ Updated
There's a slow but noticeable shift in how developers are incorporating neurodiversity into their designs. Neurodiversity refers to the range of human neurological differences, including dyslexia, autism, ADHD, and other forms of ...read more

How Simulation Games Teach Real-World Skills
2025-06-01 06:24:39 🚀︎ New
Simulation games have proven to be a powerful tool for teaching real-world skills. These immersive experiences allow players to immerse themselves in realistic scenarios that reflect or simulate real-life professional environments. They ...read more

The Impact of Mobile Gaming on Traditional Game Developers
2025-05-23 21:04:35 ♻︎ Updated
Mobile gaming has become a force to be reckoned with. While traditional game developers long dominated the industry with consoles and PCs, the emergence of mobile platforms has brought about a paradigm shift in game development, ...read more

React's Virtual DOM is Actually a Performance Drain
2025-06-03 05:51:15 ♻︎ Updated
Performance optimization is paramount. Given the multitude of available frameworks and libraries, it can be confusing to understand the key aspects for fast and responsive applications. One aspect frequently discussed in the context of ...read more

PBR Materials Are Overused
2025-05-24 01:42:18 ♻︎ Updated
There are constants that shape the look and feel of games. One such constant is the prevalence of Physically Based Rendering (PBR) materials in modern game development. While PBR has added realism and consistency to visual effects across ...read more

Legal Considerations in Early Access Agreements
2025-07-31 02:51:36 🚀︎ New
Early access agreements have become an integral part of the release strategy for many developers. This model allows players to experience games before they are fully developed and provides developers with valuable feedback during the ...read more

Is the -Soulsborne' Formula Stagnating?
2025-05-18 02:50:19 ♻︎ Updated
The gaming industry is experiencing an influx of games that follow a similar concept to FromSoftware's Dark Souls series. This genre, often referred to as "Soulsborne" or "Dark Souls-like," enjoys widespread popularity due to its ...read more

AI and Fair Matchmaking: Avoiding Discrimination
2025-05-29 08:08:23 ♻︎ Updated
AI is the silent architect of our online experiences, determining who we play with and how we compete. Yet the very algorithms designed to facilitate engaging encounters can, if left unchecked, perpetuate injustice and discrimination. This ...read more

Why "Just Mute Them" Isn’t Always the Solution
2025-05-19 09:10:49 ♻︎ Updated
Gaming isn't just a pastime; it's an integral part of the social lives of many young people. Alongside this exciting and immersive experience, however, it also presents challenges such as cyberbullying. This blog post explores why simply ...read more

The Hidden Psychology of Inventory Management
2025-06-01 05:19:50 🚀︎ New
Mechanics often serve not only as functional tools but also provide powerful psychological leverage. One such mechanic is inventory management. ...read more