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Why Dwarf Fortress May Be the Most Influential Game You’ve Never Played
2025-07-31 21:52:17 🚀︎ New
Welcome to a deep dive into one of the most fascinating and influential games you may never have heard of: Dwarf Fortress. While it lacks flashy ...read more

Why Gamers Are the Perfect Targets for Phishing
2025-05-18 12:52:07 ♻︎ Updated
Online gaming isn't just a hobby; it's a multi-billion dollar industry with millions of users worldwide. With this large and engaged audience, gamers are an attractive target for cybercriminals looking to exploit their vulnerabilities ...read more

The Power of Fan Communities in Shaping Game Development
2025-05-25 14:38:45 ♻︎ Updated
Fan communities not only shape the gaming experience, but also significantly shape game development. In these vibrant online spaces, fans gather to discuss, debate, shape, and influence everything from game mechanics to story. This blog ...read more

Permadeath: Hardcore or Just Artificial Difficulty?
2025-05-14 19:42:39 ♻︎ Updated
Developers are constantly pushing the boundaries to create unique and engaging experiences. One such mechanic that has garnered significant attention is the implementation of permadeath in games. This blog post explores what permadeath ...read more

Retro Gaming and the Rise of Speedrunning
2025-05-24 23:41:21 ♻︎ Updated
Retro gaming is enjoying a distinct renaissance. This wave of nostalgia not only evokes fond memories but also introduces new generations to timeless gaming classics. Parallel to this revival, a subculture called speedrunning has emerged, ...read more

The Illusion of Choice in AI-Driven Narratives
2025-05-26 20:22:47 ♻︎ Updated
Player choice is often considered sacred in interactive narratives. But what if the most compelling stories are created through the art of deliberate constraints, using AI to create a profound "illusion of choice"? This isn't manipulation, ...read more

Why Some Devs Admit Always-Online Was a Mistake
2025-07-21 21:32:28 🚀︎ New
Online connectivity was seen as an exciting opportunity for continuous interaction and dynamic content. Many developers embraced this vision, leading to the introduction of always-online features in various games. Over time, however, more ...read more

Why Terminal-Only Editors Still Have a Place in 2025
2025-05-26 21:21:32 ♻︎ Updated
Code editors and integrated development environments (IDEs) have made numerous advances. Despite the rise of GUI-based editors with intuitive interfaces and powerful features, terminal editors continue to hold their own. This blog post ...read more

I Made My Dream Game. Nobody Cared.
2025-05-17 17:56:00 ♻︎ Updated
You put your heart and soul into creating something you believe will delight gamers worldwide. You spend countless hours coding, designing, testing, and refining every aspect of the game to ensure it's perfect and engaging. But after ...read more

The Worst 'We Hear You' Non-Apologies
2025-05-31 15:17:05 ♻︎ Updated
In the interconnected world of technology and gaming, developers put their heart and soul into creating engaging experiences for their users. Unfortunately, amid this surge of innovation, developers often inadvertently upset users with ...read more

Why Gaming Mice With Adjustable DPI Are Useful
2025-05-17 12:08:36 ♻︎ Updated
The right tools can make all the difference. Among these essential peripherals is a gaming mouse, whose most prized feature is its adjustable DPI (dots per inch). This article explains why gaming mice with adjustable DPI settings are ...read more

Are streamers discouraging public screening culture?
2025-05-16 21:03:55 ♻︎ Updated
Media consumption habits have changed dramatically. These changes include the rise of streaming platforms and their influence on public viewing habits. This blog post explores whether streamers are inadvertently hindering public viewing ...read more

The 4-Day Workweek: Productivity Myth or Future Standard?
2025-07-19 01:29:33 🚀︎ New
One idea is gaining increasing traction and generating heated debate among both employers and employees: the introduction of a four-day workweek. This concept challenges the traditional five-day workweek by exploring whether reducing the ...read more

How to Block Tracking Pixels in Mobile Games
2025-08-14 04:18:00 🚀︎ New
From social media platforms to mobile games, companies collect vast amounts of user information for targeted advertising and market research. One of ...read more

Reviews So Brutal We Framed Them
2025-05-24 08:59:30 ♻︎ Updated
As developers create virtual worlds and stories to captivate players, it's easy to forget that behind every pixel paradise lie countless challenges, difficulties, and sometimes sheer frustration. This blog post delves into the ...read more

I Let an AI Design My Game’s UI-It Was a Disaster
2025-05-28 09:26:55 ♻︎ Updated
The allure of using AI to design your game's user interface is undeniable, promising futuristic efficiency. But beware: A minefield of potential pitfalls lurks beneath the surface. Are we blindly leaving critical design decisions to ...read more

Why Do Kickstarter Games Always Disappoint?
2025-05-20 16:41:32 ♻︎ Updated
Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter have become an indispensable tool for indie developers to bring their ideas to life. However, a significant portion of games funded through Kickstarter campaigns often fail to meet the high ...read more

Why Some Countries Are Finally Cracking Down on Predatory MTX
2025-06-05 18:48:14 🚀︎ New
Concerns are growing about the predatory nature of microtransactions (MTX) in various forms of digital entertainment. From video games to mobile apps, these seemingly innocuous mechanisms are coming under fire for their impact on user ...read more

The Day We Lost the Narrative
2025-05-15 21:29:52 ♻︎ Updated
We put our heart and soul into game development. From initial ideation to final release, we're driven by a passion to create experiences that resonate with players. But even the most well-intentioned projects occasionally encounter ...read more

Our NPCs Walked Off the Earth
2025-05-11 17:35:37 ♻︎ Updated
Hello, dear readers! Today we're addressing a topic familiar to many game developers: frustration. Specifically, we're addressing a particularly challenging aspect of game development: when non-playable characters (NPCs) don't behave as ...read more