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The DLC That Broke the Base Game
2025-06-01 22:30:35 ♻︎ Updated
Developers frequently release downloadable content (DLC) to expand their game universes. While some DLC expansions are welcomed by players and offer new features and experiences that enrich the base game, others can cause significant ...read more
Is GitHub Actions Killing Continuous Integration Innovation?
2025-05-31 23:56:38 ♻︎ Updated
Continuous integration and deployment have become essential practices. They help ensure that code changes are seamlessly integrated into a shared repository and subsequently pushed to production with minimal issues. Among the various tools ...read more
Why AI Still Doesn’t Understand Context
2025-08-24 03:16:32 🚀︎ New
AI isn't just a feature; it's the invisible hand that determines players' destinies. Yet despite impressive advances in AI, one critical flaw persists: the often debilitating inability to grasp context. This isn't just a technical issue, ...read more
How Much Does Tool Choice Affect UX Quality?
2025-08-20 16:18:33 🚀︎ New
Choosing the right tools can significantly influence the efficiency and effectiveness of the design process. This blog post explores how tool selection impacts UX quality, highlighting various aspects from usability to customization ...read more
Prompt Engineering for Real-Time AI NPC Dialogue
2025-05-28 10:27:09 ♻︎ Updated
Non-player characters: often wooden, predictable automatons. But what if they could actually *converse*, adapt in real time, and have their dialogue evolve with every player interaction? This blog post isn't just about NPC chatter; it's a ...read more
Should there be a -streaming bill of rights- for users and creators?
2025-05-31 16:12:26 ♻︎ Updated
It's crucial to consider how we balance the power relationships between users (viewers) and content creators on these platforms. This is especially relevant as user-creator interactions become increasingly interactive through live streams ...read more
The Data Brokers' Bazaar: How Free Apps Auction Your Information
2025-09-04 22:18:30 🚀︎ New
From social media to games, we use these applications for entertainment and connectivity. However, one major problem often goes unnoticed: the data ...read more
The Fall of Map Packs - Why They Died (And Why Some Want Them Back)
2025-05-20 12:35:38 ♻︎ Updated
Card packs have long been an important way to add new content and extend a game's lifespan. However, over time, the once-popular card packs have declined in popularity in many popular games. This blog post explores the reasons for the ...read more
Ad-Supported Apps or Ad-Supported Surveillance?
2026-02-02 06:36:59 🚀︎ New
With millions of apps available in app stores worldwide, users often enjoy their favorite games or social media platforms without much concern for ...read more
Wireless charging still inefficient and slow: Why?
2025-03-14 15:52:10 🚀︎ New
Wireless charging technology has come a long way since its inception, but it seems to be stuck in a rather inefficient rut. For many users, the promise of wireless charging - convenience without the hassle of cables - remains unfulfilled ...read more
Why You Should Learn How to Use a Spectrogram
2025-06-15 03:41:37 🚀︎ New
Understanding the fundamentals of audio analysis opens up a wide range of possibilities for creativity and innovation. One of the most powerful tools in this field is the spectrogram. It is a visual representation of the frequency spectrum ...read more
Why are kids' games the worst data offenders?
2025-05-14 22:37:09 ♻︎ Updated
Children not only grow up surrounded by technology but also engage heavily with various electronic devices, including mobile games. While these games can be a fun way for children to learn and be entertained, the associated data ...read more
The Battle for the Byte: Player Freedom vs. Developer Control
2025-08-09 16:01:54 🚀︎ New
This discussion is particularly relevant as we live in an era increasingly characterized by "always-online" requirements and the tight integration of ...read more
From Wishlist to Blacklist
2025-05-27 06:51:36 ♻︎ Updated
Developers put their heart and soul into crafting immersive worlds for players to explore. But as with any creative endeavor, there are numerous challenges that lead to frustration and despair for some developers. This blog post explores ...read more
Using Lazy Loading for Web Images
2025-06-05 10:11:33 🚀︎ New
Page load times can have a significant impact on user engagement and retention. As web designers and developers, we're constantly looking for ways to optimize our websites so they not only look great but also function efficiently across ...read more
The Last of Us Part II: A Masterclass in Storytelling
2025-05-16 05:12:23 ♻︎ Updated
Few titles have managed to captivate audiences and elicit such intense reactions as "The Last of Us Part II." Released by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation 4 in 2020, the game impresses not only with its stunning graphics and engaging ...read more
Pong to PlayStation: The Evolution of Gaming in 50 Years
2025-10-25 22:08:24 🚀︎ New
Since the dawn of arcade games and home consoles, gaming has undergone phenomenal change. From its humble beginnings with "Pong" to the complex ...read more
Using Debugging Tools to Improve Code Quality
2025-10-24 02:39:24 🚀︎ New
Ensuring code quality is of utmost importance. It's not just about writing clean and efficient code, but also about quickly identifying and fixing problems. This is where debugging tools come in. They are essential for developers because ...read more
Can Games Teach Empathy?
2025-06-05 17:57:01 🚀︎ New
Games have proven to be powerful learning tools, providing players with immersive experiences that promote emotional growth and social skills. This blog post explores how video games teach empathy and how they contribute to a deeper ...read more
How Steam’s 30% Cut Shaped the Industry (And Why Epic Is Fighting It)
2025-05-20 08:20:39 🚀︎ New
Platforms like Steam were hailed as a revolutionary way to access and purchase games. The platform offered developers a direct line to consumers ...read more