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Why do -limited-time offers- pressure players into impulsive buys?
2025-05-20 10:37:03 ♻︎ Updated
Developers are constantly looking for new ways to engage their player base. One particularly effective strategy is limited-time offers (LTOs). These offers exploit a psychological trigger called "loss aversion," a cognitive bias that ...read more

I Released a Game-Now What?
2025-05-24 12:48:28 ♻︎ Updated
Hello, indie game developers! You've invested countless hours in coding, designing, and testing. Your heart longs for the moment when you release your game. But the release is just the beginning. It's like opening a new chapter in your ...read more

Is token representation a new form of stereotyping?
2025-05-23 00:55:20 ♻︎ Updated
Language has transcended its traditional boundaries and evolved into a fluid entity that interacts seamlessly across platforms such as social media, chat applications, and various online forums. Against this backdrop, the concept of token ...read more

Rebase is Dangerous and You Should Avoid It
2025-06-22 01:11:53 🚀︎ New
Version control systems are important tools that help teams manage changes to source code over time. Git excels at this due to its flexibility and powerful features like branching and merging. However, a common practice among developers is ...read more

Prompt Engineering for Narrative Generation in Games
2025-05-27 16:08:47 ♻︎ Updated
Narrative in games: All too often a secondary concern, a static framework for player actions. But what if AI could become a tireless storyteller, dynamically generating narratives that breathe, adapt, and captivate? This blog post isn't ...read more

Streaming and the Challenge of Platform Exclusivity
2025-05-27 17:02:54 ♻︎ Updated
The gaming landscape has fundamentally changed, particularly the way games are consumed via streaming platforms. This shift presents both opportunities and challenges for developers, streamers, and players. One of the biggest issues is ...read more

Ads That Adapt Based on In-Game Behavior
2025-05-31 15:50:28 🚀︎ New
Gone are the days of static billboards or one-size-fits-all ads. The modern era is characterized by advertising that adapts to gameplay-a trend ...read more

The Secret Behind Addictive Loot Systems
2025-07-28 17:53:15 🚀︎ New
The significant impact of loot systems on player retention is undeniable. These mechanisms are designed to keep players engaged by offering seemingly ...read more

How Games Are Blurring the Line Between Story and Life
2025-08-05 02:50:04 🚀︎ New
Video games have evolved far beyond mere entertainment and have become powerful storytelling tools that can profoundly influence players. The line between "game" and "reality" is increasingly blurred as interactive narratives become more ...read more

How Feature Creep Killed [X Game
2025-05-10 12:43:53 ♻︎ Updated
In the gaming industry, there are countless success stories and numerous tales of woe. One such tale involves a game that started with promising potential but ultimately suffered from -feature creep,- leading to its downfall. This blog ...read more

Should Developers Disclose AI Usage in Their Games?
2025-05-29 15:11:58 ♻︎ Updated
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping our lives. But should developers be forced to disclose their presence? This blog post addresses the controversial debate surrounding the disclosure of AI use in games and argues that ...read more

Gaming in the Cold War: Espionage, Training, or Play?
2025-06-06 06:40:42 🚀︎ New
The Cold War era was characterized by intense political and ideological rivalries between the United States and the Soviet Union. This period of ...read more

Trade-in values decline rapidly: Why?
2025-02-24 11:18:52 🚀︎ New
The smartphone market is dynamic, characterized by continuous innovation and competition. As new models are launched with advanced features, the value of older models tends to decrease significantly over time. This phenomenon is ...read more

Evaluating Amazon Lumberyard for Game Development
2025-05-26 11:19:48 ♻︎ Updated
Amazon Lumberyard is an open-source game engine from Amazon Web Services. First released in May 2016, it has since become popular with both indie developers and larger studios seeking a flexible, scalable, and cost-effective solution for ...read more

The Hardest Lessons from Failed Kickstarters
2025-05-12 16:49:58 ♻︎ Updated
Developing and releasing a game can be an exciting journey, but it also presents challenges. It's especially discouraging when your Kickstarter campaign doesn't reach its funding goal. While failure can be discouraging, it also offers an ...read more

Persona 5's Style and Substance Make It a Must-Play
2025-05-15 14:27:16 ♻︎ Updated
Few titles have garnered as much acclaim and admiration as Atlus' Persona 5. Released in April 2017 for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, the game not only captivated players with its captivating story and complex characters, but also left ...read more

-Let-s Revamp It!- Famous Last Words
2025-05-16 03:00:49 ♻︎ Updated
Every project brings its own challenges and frustrations. As developers, we often utter those infamous final words that seem to sum up our feelings at a given moment: "Let's rework it!" Here, we'll explore some common scenarios where this ...read more

How Brands Are Building in Virtual Space
2025-05-30 12:03:42 ♻︎ Updated
Brands are increasingly viewing virtual spaces as new opportunities for engagement and commerce. This blog post examines how companies are adapting their strategies to establish a presence in the metaverse and explores different ways they ...read more

How to Integrate AI Debugging Into CI/CD Pipelines Effectively
2025-05-30 16:02:26 ♻︎ Updated
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) is at the heart of modern game development. But what if AI debugging could become its intelligent pacemaker, ensuring flawless performance and unwavering stability in every iteration? ...read more

Should mobile studios disclose player manipulation tactics?
2025-05-25 10:22:32 ♻︎ Updated
A critical issue that frequently sparks debate among gamers and industry experts is the disclosure of player manipulation tactics. As mobile studios create increasingly engaging and competitive environments in their games, it's becoming ...read more