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Are dark themes normalized through binge culture?
2025-11-14 21:11:32 🚀︎ New
Streaming platforms are more than just the source of our favorite TV shows and movies; they're an integral part of pop culture. One fascinating aspect of this cultural shift is how certain topics often considered "dark" seem to be ...read more
Why Your IP Address is at Risk in P2P Games
2025-10-12 12:51:30 🚀︎ New
Privacy and security are top priorities. One aspect often overlooked when discussing these topics is the role of your IP address, especially in peer-to-peer (P2P) gaming environments. This blog post explains why your IP address can be ...read more
How Parents Can Spot Gaming Addiction in Kids
2025-07-24 07:34:37 🚀︎ New
Video games have become an integral part of children's lives. While gaming can be fun and promote social interaction and cognitive skills, excessive or problematic gaming can lead to addiction. Parents play a crucial role in identifying ...read more
Why AI Will Never Replace a Good DM
2025-09-10 14:30:36 🚀︎ New
The sacred bond between dungeon master and player in pen-and-paper role-playing games, a hotbed of human creativity and improvisation, now faces an existential question: Can artificial intelligence ever truly replicate the magic of a good ...read more
Your Gaming Habits: A Goldmine for Third-Party Trackers
2025-09-24 15:02:18 🚀︎ New
Whether you're commuting, waiting in line, or simply relaxing at home, you've probably spent countless hours playing your favorite games on ...read more
The Legal Battles Over Pay-to-Win in Gaming
2025-05-12 03:48:12 ♻︎ Updated
One particular business model has sparked significant controversy and litigation. In this practice, known as "pay-to-win," developers offer players in-game advantages by allowing them to purchase virtual goods or currency with real money. ...read more
Why Free Games Often Come with Hidden Privacy Costs
2025-06-03 06:42:13 🚀︎ New
Gaming isn't just a pastime; it's an immersive experience that often involves downloading various games from platforms like Steam, Epic Games, or even mobile app stores. While enticing due to their free availability, free-to-play games ...read more
The Strange History of Gaming’s Most Infamous Glitches
2025-11-08 14:18:47 🚀︎ New
Glitches have been a part of the gaming experience since the invention of video games. These unintentional errors can range from minor annoyances to ...read more
The Future of Gaming: Will Always-Online Dominate?
2025-06-22 19:34:53 🚀︎ New
One question prevails: Will the future be dominated by always-online gaming, or is there room for a more flexible approach to connectivity? This blog post explores the potential risks and threats of always-online gaming and highlights ...read more
Creative Workflows or Creative Workarounds?
2025-08-17 05:42:30 🚀︎ New
It's crucial for artists, designers, and creative professionals to understand and adapt to new trends in workflow methods. This blog post explores the concepts of "creative workflows" and "creative workarounds," discussing their ...read more
MIDI 0 is Too Little, Too Late
2025-08-09 08:29:17 🚀︎ New
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) has long been an integral part of instrument control and musical sequencing. However, many producers and musicians fail to fully utilize its capabilities, often dismissing it as "just okay" or ...read more
The Future of AI as a Collaborative Creative Partner
2025-05-24 15:49:11 ♻︎ Updated
Artificial intelligence isn't just a tool in game development; it's rapidly becoming an indispensable partner, creating experiences that blur the lines between reality and fantasy. Looking ahead to the future of gaming, a crucial question ...read more
Using Machine Learning to Test NPCs
2025-05-23 14:55:27 ♻︎ Updated
The tedious debugging of non-playable characters (NPCs) will soon be a thing of the past. This blog post demonstrates how machine learning not only optimizes game quality but also ushers in a new era of autonomous NPC testing, ...read more
The Problem with Loudness Normalization in Streaming
2025-09-25 21:18:41 🚀︎ New
One critical aspect that often goes unnoticed is loudness normalization. This method, which aims to equalize the perceived loudness of different tracks and playlists, is common practice among modern music streaming services. However, it's ...read more
Why do games use fake -progress bars- (e.g., 99% to trick players)?
2025-05-20 08:44:30 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often use psychological tactics to keep players engaged and excited about their products. One such tactic is the use of fake progress bars—bars that appear to represent real progress, but are actually manipulated to mislead ...read more
That UI Update Nobody Wanted
2025-05-14 07:06:31 ♻︎ Updated
Developers are often dissatisfied with their own creations. One such conflict, which has become alarmingly common, is the struggle between the desire to update user interfaces (UI) for better usability or aesthetics and the potential ...read more
The Illusion of Mastery in Modern Games
2025-02-28 15:48:45 🚀︎ New
Gaming has become an integral part of pop culture. Whether casual mobile games or complex multiplayer titles, one common element often remains: the ...read more
The Future of AI-Powered Toxicity Detection in Games
2025-05-19 20:57:46 ♻︎ Updated
Video games are more than just a leisure activity; they are social gathering places where millions of gamers worldwide come together to play and interact. However, with this tremendous community growth comes a growing problem: the rise of ...read more
The Role of Mental Health in Indie Failure
2025-05-21 06:44:34 ♻︎ Updated
Passion and perseverance are often cited as key factors for success. Less discussed, but perhaps equally important, is the role of mental health in this community. This blog post explores how mental health can impact an indie developer's ...read more
ML for Real-Time Lip Syncing in Indie Games
2025-09-29 05:52:54 🚀︎ New
For indie developers, hyperrealistic lip-syncing has often remained an unattainable dream, reserved only for AAA budgets. But what if the expressiveness of a character's face could be unleashed in real time to effortlessly render dialogue ...read more