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How Early Access Helps Small Studios Compete
2025-11-17 09:44:24 🚀︎ New
Small studios often face enormous challenges competing with larger, more established publishers. One innovative approach that levels the playing field is Early Access. This controversial model allows developers to release their games ...read more
Early Access and the Issue of Burnout
2025-05-21 05:35:25 ♻︎ Updated
One aspect that has garnered considerable attention is the practice of Early Access. This blog post explores Early Access games, examining their pros and cons, discussing how they can contribute to player burnout, and offering insights for ...read more
AI for Detecting Anti-Patterns in Game Code
2025-08-31 07:06:18 🚀︎ New
Efficiency and flawless code quality are not only desirable, they are essential. Yet, lurking within our carefully crafted codebases are insidious "antipatterns"—recurring issues that silently impact performance and cause bugs. What if ...read more
Post-Launch Depression is Real
2025-05-22 23:09:08 ♻︎ Updated
There's an often overlooked aspect that can significantly impact developers' mental health: post-launch depression. This phenomenon isn't a temporary phase, but a genuine emotional reaction to the challenges that arise after a game's ...read more
What Life Looks Like in a Fully Automated City
2025-05-15 17:20:47 ♻︎ Updated
Cities around the world are facing transformations as profound as the Industrial Revolution of the past. Looking ahead to 2030 and beyond, one possible scenario is that many urban areas will be fully automated thanks to advances in ...read more
Can Games Become Therapy?
2025-11-16 14:05:22 🚀︎ New
Mental health problems are becoming increasingly prevalent. Traditional forms of therapy have limitations, such as scheduling conflicts, costs, and stigma. This is where video games could be a game changer (pun intended). In this blog ...read more
The Influence of Camera Perspectives
2025-05-27 19:32:05 ♻︎ Updated
Visual elements play a crucial role in captivating players and immersing them in the game universe. Among these visual elements, camera perspectives are often underestimated, despite their significant impact on gameplay and immersion. This ...read more
Why Some Games Become Unplayable After Launch
2025-10-16 23:38:41 🚀︎ New
A game's release is an exciting moment for developers and players alike. But what follows can often be a rollercoaster of issues that leave some players unplayable shortly after the release date. In this blog post, we explore why some ...read more
Why can't I reorder or resize Control Center tiles freely?
2025-01-11 05:27:34 🚀︎ New
Apple's iOS operating system has become synonymous with simplicity and user experience. One aspect that many users have come to appreciate about iOS is its streamlined Control Center, a quick-access panel for controlling various settings ...read more
Throttling old iPhones: Legal or criminal?
2025-02-01 06:54:02 🚀︎ New
In recent years, there has been significant debate surrounding the practices of Apple and other tech giants like Samsung to throttle the performance of older smartphones. This practice involves intentionally slowing down devices as they ...read more
Beyond Ads: The Hidden Value of Your Data to Free App Developers
2025-11-09 08:38:10 🚀︎ New
While most users know they use free apps because they don't cost anything, the underlying business model of these apps is often based on data ...read more
Crafting Clear and Effective Prompts
2025-10-06 20:18:22 🚀︎ New
This blog post explores strategies for creating clear and effective information notices that respect user privacy while facilitating the data ...read more
The Commodification of Fan Culture: Merch, NFTs, and Beyond
2025-05-24 19:25:20 ♻︎ Updated
A striking trend is emerging: the commodification of fan culture. This isn't just about selling merchandise or tokens; it represents a profound shift in how fans interact with their favorite games, characters, and stories. In this blog ...read more
The Evolution of the "Selfie" (From Duck Lips to AI Filters)
2025-06-05 13:42:53 🚀︎ New
Selfies have become an integral part of our social media lives. Originally a term for photos taken by individuals, selfies have evolved significantly over the years: from simple snapshots taken with mobile phones and exaggerated filters ...read more
The Best Apps for Seamless Global Communication
2025-11-16 16:44:05 🚀︎ New
It's easier than ever to stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues across borders. Whether you're traveling internationally or working remotely, having the right tools for effective communication is crucial. Here's a detailed ...read more
Why Most IDE Themes Hurt Readability
2025-07-03 10:17:07 🚀︎ New
Developers spend countless hours in their code editors. While some are fully focused on their task, others may be distracted by the visual aspects of their environment. Theme-driven interfaces have become a staple of modern software ...read more
Testing AI Systems with AI Tools
2025-07-27 03:01:12 🚀︎ New
The AI in your game is only as good as its testing. This blog post demonstrates how AI tools become the ultimate self-improvement mechanism, refining and improving your game's AI systems during the testing phase. In a future, AI ...read more
How to Lose Player Trust with One Bad Hotfix
2025-05-16 09:05:01 ♻︎ Updated
Every release brings potential pitfalls. However, a particularly serious incident can be triggered by a poorly executed hotfix—a temporary solution that addresses an acute issue in a live game. This blog post explores how even seemingly ...read more
The Never-Ending Loop of AI "Almost" Working
2025-07-22 00:10:39 🚀︎ New
The vicious cycle is painfully familiar: AI in game development, constantly "almost" functional, eternally trapped on the edge of perfection. Why are we condemned to this purgatory of almost functional AI, constantly tinkering with it and ...read more
How Feature Creep Killed Our Multiplayer Mode
2025-07-02 03:14:35 🚀︎ New
Among the biggest challenges is managing scope and feature creep. This phenomenon affects many projects and leads to time overruns, budget overruns, and ultimately a lesser experience for players. In this blog post, we explore how feature ...read more