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How Smart NPCs Are Reshaping Sandbox Game Experiences
2025-05-29 04:22:12 ♻︎ Updated
Sandbox games are no longer just playgrounds; they are vibrant, evolving ecosystems controlled by intelligent non-player characters. This blog post looks ahead to the future and shows how advanced AI is transforming sandbox experiences, ...read more

The Rise of 'Stan' Culture in Gaming: Devotion or Delusion?
2025-05-14 04:26:37 ♻︎ Updated
The way fans interact with their favorite games and the communities surrounding them has changed significantly. This cultural phenomenon, often referred to as "gaming stan," has become an integral part of modern gaming culture, sparking ...read more

AI’s Impact on Creative Job Roles
2025-07-22 03:36:53 🚀︎ New
Artificial intelligence is a powerful force revolutionizing game development. It's not only improving gameplay but also fundamentally transforming all creative professions. This blog post analyzes the challenges and unprecedented ...read more

The Decline of Notepad++: Is It Still Relevant?
2025-06-15 06:23:48 🚀︎ New
Tools come and go. Some stand the test of time and are continuously improved with each version, while others fade into obscurity with the emergence of new alternatives. One such tool that has captured the hearts (and keyboards) of many ...read more

How Indie Devs Crunch Themselves to Death
2025-05-13 22:13:02 ♻︎ Updated
Creativity collides with the harsh reality of business life. Indie developers often find themselves in a relentless cycle of crunch time, pushing intense work hours to the limit to meet deadlines or release dates. This blog post explores ...read more

The Rise and Fall of Gaming Forums
2025-09-15 16:48:50 🚀︎ New
Gaming forums served as digital meeting places where enthusiasts could gather to discuss their favorite games, share strategies, share tips, and form virtual communities. These platforms played a crucial role in shaping today's online ...read more

The Rise of Fake Game Mods That Install Spyware
2025-09-07 15:36:17 🚀︎ New
Gaming isn't just a hobby; it's an integral part of our online culture. Gamers around the world spend countless hours playing their favorite games across various platforms, including PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. Amid this thriving ...read more

How to back up my iPhone without using iCloud?
2025-07-13 22:18:05 🚀︎ New
Backing up your iPhone is an essential task that ensures all your important data, photos, messages, and settings are safely stored in case of device loss or damage. While iCloud might be the default option for many users, there are ...read more

Balancing Creativity and Precision in Prompt Engineering for AI Tools
2025-05-20 23:40:26 ♻︎ Updated
AI tools in game development: a double-edged sword that requires a precarious balancing act between unbridled creativity and ruthless precision. Fall too far in one direction, and digital chaos ensues; fall too far in the other, and ...read more

The Neverending To-Do List
2025-06-03 01:01:38 ♻︎ Updated
As in any creative field, challenges are inevitable. Developers often struggle with a seemingly endless to-do list, face seemingly insurmountable technical difficulties, and experience seemingly constant setbacks. This blog post highlights ...read more

The Dark Side of Trading Skins: Scams in CS:GO & TF2
2025-08-21 16:35:35 🚀︎ New
Where virtual items, so-called "skins," can be exchanged for real currency, a dark side lurks. This dark side revolves not only around trading, but also around fraud and financial loss, which often leads to so-called "gaming phishing ...read more

The Impact of AI on Diversity and Inclusion in Games
2025-07-20 21:42:12 🚀︎ New
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't just transforming the gaming experience; it could also either reinforce or eliminate the industry's long-standing challenges with diversity and inclusion. This blog post explores AI as a double-edged ...read more

Designing for Neurodivergent Players: Noise, Pacing, and UI Choices
2025-05-17 04:49:17 ♻︎ Updated
Inclusivity that transcends gender, race, or sexual orientation is increasingly emphasized. An important but often overlooked aspect of game design is the consideration of neurodivergent players—players with neurological disabilities ...read more

Why Motion Design Matters in UI
2025-05-24 02:27:22 ♻︎ Updated
User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) are of utmost importance. As technology advances, our methods for effective user engagement must also improve. This is where motion design comes in-it's not just about making things look pretty, ...read more

Ultra-wide camera low-quality in low light: Why?
2025-04-26 02:19:28 🚀︎ New
The evolution of smartphone cameras has been nothing short of astonishing. From basic point-and-shoot capabilities to sophisticated, professional-grade photography tools, modern smartphones now rival many compact camera systems in terms of ...read more

The Role of Whales in Keeping Pay-to-Win Games Profitable
2025-06-05 02:26:49 🚀︎ New
Particularly in games with pay-to-win mechanics, understanding the behavior and influence of whales can be crucial to the financial health and sustainability of these games. "Whales" are typically players with high profit potential who ...read more

Why Profilers Give You Lies Without Context
2025-05-29 09:22:17 ♻︎ Updated
Profilers are invaluable tools. They help developers identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in their code by providing detailed insights into runtime time consumption. However, many developers have encountered situations where profilers ...read more

Why do children accidentally spend thousands on in-app purchases?
2025-05-30 13:46:47 ♻︎ Updated
Mobile gaming is not only a popular pastime for adults, but also increasingly engaging for children. However, the immersive nature of these games can lead to unintended financial consequences when it comes to in-app purchases (IAPs). This ...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

How Subscription Models Push Always-Online as the Default
2025-06-03 16:12:44 🚀︎ New
Subscription models have become a cornerstone for accessing and consuming content. From streaming services to gaming platforms, many industries rely on a recurring revenue model that requires users to be constantly connected to the ...read more