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Best Free Alternatives to Photoshop
2025-09-03 05:53:13 🚀︎ New
Photoshop is undoubtedly one of the most powerful and versatile image editing tools available, but it comes at a price. For students, amateur photographers, and anyone looking to save money, there are several free alternatives with similar ...read more

How Always-Online Enables More Aggressive Monetization
2025-09-15 00:35:49 🚀︎ New
Online connectivity isn't just a luxury; it's an essential component of many modern games. The concept of "always-online" describes the requirement that video game consoles or PCs be constantly connected to the internet to play certain ...read more

Mechanics of Time Pressure: Creating Urgency in Gameplay
2025-05-10 20:22:12 ♻︎ Updated
Time pressure is a crucial factor that can significantly impact player engagement and satisfaction. This blog post explores incorporating time pressure into your game design and how it can be used effectively to create a sense of urgency ...read more

Love2D: Because Sometimes Simplicity Wins
2025-06-02 22:32:20 ♻︎ Updated
Different tools and engines meet different needs and preferences. One such tool that has carved out a niche for itself is Love2D. While it doesn't offer all the bells and whistles of its more popular counterparts, this minimalist framework ...read more

The Ethics of Letting AI Raise Our Kids
2025-05-29 10:21:04 ♻︎ Updated
One area that has sparked heated debate is the role of AI in childcare. As we enter an era where machines are increasingly capable of understanding and influencing human behavior, it's important to consider the implications and ethical ...read more

The Ethics of Using AI to Clone Deceased Voice Actors
2025-08-31 06:07:51 🚀︎ New
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant advances. One particularly interesting application of AI is the potential to recreate, or "clone," deceased voice actors for new projects. This blog post explores the risks, threats, and ...read more

The Relationship Between Crunch and Turnover
2025-05-30 03:32:58 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often face challenges that can lead to frustration. These issues not only impact productivity, but also team morale and project success. This blog post explores the complex relationship between crunch time, developer ...read more

Should Gamers Trust Face Recognition?
2025-02-10 06:20:55 🚀︎ New
Facial recognition technology is gaining increasing traction in various industries, including the gaming industry. In this blog post, we explore the ...read more

Why ‘Pings’ and Notifications Are Designed to Control You
2025-07-20 17:27:39 🚀︎ New
Interactions primarily take place in virtual spaces. Platforms such as email, social media, messaging apps, and others use pings and notifications as their primary method to engage and inform users. While these tools are intended to ...read more

Early Access vs. Beta Testing: A Comparison
2025-05-26 04:29:13 ♻︎ Updated
Developers and publishers often pursue different strategies for releasing their games. Two of these methods are Early Access and beta testing. Both offer unique advantages, but also potential disadvantages, for players and developers. This ...read more

We Skipped Marketing (Regret)
2025-05-26 15:54:14 ♻︎ Updated
The passion for immersive experiences is often accompanied by frustration when it comes to effectively marketing these games. While developers put a lot of heart and soul into crafting unique game worlds, they often struggle to reach ...read more

The Psychology of -Console War' Tribalism
2025-05-31 18:37:52 ♻︎ Updated
One of the most exciting and heated debates often revolves around the console wars. Gamers are passionate supporters of their preferred platforms—be it PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch—and these preferences can lead to strong ...read more

Metaverse Platforms as Data Harvesters
2025-06-16 21:38:48 🚀︎ New
This immersive virtual world promises to revolutionize how we interact, work, and entertain ourselves. But with these potential benefits come ...read more

The Dark Side of -Stan Culture' in Gaming
2025-05-27 13:29:23 ♻︎ Updated
There are often small, passionate communities so dedicated to their favorite games or teams that they develop a culture all their own. This dedication is usually perceived as positive, fostering camaraderie and shared experiences among ...read more

Cmder: The Terminal Windows Should've Had
2025-09-15 00:06:27 🚀︎ New
Welcome to the world of command-line interfaces, where efficiency meets performance. Today we're diving into an essential tool that's been a game-changer for many developers and tech enthusiasts alike: Cmder. In this blog post, we'll ...read more

How Niche Communities Are Taking Over from Mainstream Social Media
2025-07-10 10:17:10 🚀︎ New
Social media platforms have become an integral part of our everyday lives. However, a significant shift is currently taking place: niche communities are competing with the established social media giants. This blog post examines how these ...read more

Best Engines for Puzzle Games
2025-05-31 01:44:36 ♻︎ Updated
Puzzle games are a popular genre among gamers of all ages, offering complex and engaging challenges that require strategic thinking and creativity. To create the best puzzle games, developers rely on powerful engines with robust tools and ...read more

Why Co-op Multiplayer Makes Games More Fun
2025-05-20 03:53:32 ♻︎ Updated
One aspect has always proven to be a surefire way to increase fun: cooperative multiplayer gameplay. This blog post explores why cooperative multiplayer gameplay makes games more entertaining and highlights various aspects that contribute ...read more

WinDbg: An Essential Dinosaur or Time for a Replacement?
2025-06-27 17:36:21 🚀︎ New
Debugging tools have always been an essential part of the developer's toolkit. WinDbg is one of the most well-known and powerful debuggers, having been around since the early days of Windows NT. However, with newer and more advanced tools ...read more

Why Are Fighting Games So Niche in Esports?
2025-05-18 21:17:24 ♻︎ Updated
Esports has grown into a vast industry and encompasses various video game genres. While many popular titles have found their place in the competitive scene, there are some genres that remain niche within esports – one such genre is ...read more