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Are -play-to-earn- games just pyramid schemes?
2025-05-20 02:41:29 ♻︎ Updated
The rise of blockchain gaming has spawned a new generation of gaming economic models, most notably the "play-to-earn" model. This innovative approach to gameplay and monetization encourages users not only to play but also to earn rewards ...read more

Are -straight-to-streaming- movies just glorified B-movies?
2025-06-03 07:52:37 ♻︎ Updated
The landscape of film production and distribution has been fundamentally altered by the rise of streaming platforms. Among these platforms, one particular model has gained considerable attention: films released directly to streaming ...read more

Testing in Prod: A Cautionary Tale
2025-06-02 19:10:09 🚀︎ New
We often focus heavily on the testing phase of our projects. Unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests are part of our routine to ensure our applications perform as expected under various conditions. But what happens when these ...read more

How Reviews and Ratings Manipulate Consumer Decisions
2025-07-20 16:50:23 🚀︎ New
Consumer behavior is increasingly influenced by online reviews and ratings. These platforms have become a crucial factor in purchasing decisions, but their influence can be manipulated to influence the choice of products or services. This ...read more

The Problem with -Live Service' Single-Player Games
2025-05-31 00:49:49 ♻︎ Updated
The gaming industry is seeing a growing trend toward live service games. These are continuously evolving video games that often include regular updates, persistent worlds, and an in-game economy. While these features provide ongoing ...read more

Eclipse: The IDE That Refuses to Die
2025-05-30 16:17:57 ♻︎ Updated
There are some giants that have stood the test of time. One of them is Eclipse, an integrated development environment (IDE) that's been around since 2001. Despite the emergence of newer, better IDEs like Visual Studio, IntelliJ IDEA, and ...read more

How AI is Reinventing (And Ruining) Bug Tracking
2025-05-24 16:19:11 ♻︎ Updated
Traditional bug tracking is facing a radical, potentially disruptive transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not only improving bug detection, but is also transforming—and potentially ruining—the entire bug tracking process. ...read more

Front camera still worse than competitors: Why?
2025-01-20 06:42:51 🚀︎ New
In the rapidly evolving world of smartphone technology, one area that has seen relatively slower improvements is in the quality and capabilities of front cameras. This blog post will delve into why smartphones' front cameras are still ...read more

The Future of dApps: What’s Next After DeFi?
2025-05-15 16:24:20 ♻︎ Updated
The landscape for decentralized applications (dApps) is evolving rapidly. DeFi has undoubtedly been one of the most significant trends in Web 3, but developers and enthusiasts are now looking ahead to the future. This blog post explores ...read more

Why do some games disguise ads as gameplay (fake -X- buttons)?
2025-05-30 13:06:47 ♻︎ Updated
Developers are constantly looking for ways to engage players and monetize their content. One strategy that's becoming increasingly popular is the use of advertisements disguised as game elements. Players can encounter these "fake ...read more

Are -cliffhanger endings- just psychological traps?
2025-05-18 21:56:44 ♻︎ Updated
A popular stylistic device used for centuries is the cliffhanger. This dramatic technique is intended to keep readers or viewers in suspense and anticipation for the next action. However, some argue that cliffhangers may be more than just ...read more

The Fallout of Promising Sequels That Never Come
2025-05-28 22:14:18 ♻︎ Updated
One of the most annoying and frustrating moments is when the highly anticipated sequel to a beloved game never arrives. This scenario not only disappoints fans, but can also have significant repercussions for the reputation and future ...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

The Role of Engine Changes in Development Hell
2025-05-17 06:12:28 ♻︎ Updated
Countless factors can contribute to a project entering what's often euphemistically referred to as "development hell." This blog post highlights one critical aspect—the role of engine changes in pushing a game into this seemingly ...read more

Why We Love Destroying Things in Games
2025-04-20 02:21:01 🚀︎ New
One activity consistently inspires great passion in gamers: destroying things. Whether it's demolishing virtual buildings in an action game or wiping ...read more

Context Window Constraints and Prompts
2025-07-07 05:21:56 🚀︎ New
Context Window Limitations: The invisible shackles that restrict the true potential of AI in game development. As we push the boundaries of immersive experiences, these limitations become critical obstacles and determine how effectively we ...read more

Privacy Concerns with Player Data in ML-Powered Games
2025-05-14 23:44:53 ♻︎ Updated
The promise of personalized, AI-driven games is undeniable, but it comes with a crucial, often unpleasant price: player privacy. As machine learning models leverage our gaming data to customize experiences, a fundamental question arises: ...read more

Can we go back to a pre-streaming world?
2025-07-25 13:31:26 🚀︎ New
The emergence of streaming platforms and services has irrevocably changed the way we consume media. From music to movies, TV shows, podcasts, and live events, streaming has become the dominant method for delivering content to a global ...read more

Why do -energy systems- feel like a mobile game tax?
2025-05-22 08:12:44 🚀︎ New
A common feature of many games is an energy or stamina system. This game mechanic is notorious for its design choices, which can frustratingly resemble a hidden tax. We want to explore why these energy systems are sometimes perceived as a ...read more

Can AI Understand Your Code’s Intent When Debugging?
2025-06-08 23:04:13 🚀︎ New
Where precision and speed are paramount, the debugger is often the developer's most important, yet also most frustrating, companion. Artificial intelligence now promises to revolutionize this mysterious art. But one crucial question ...read more