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Why Some Games Reward You for Sharing Personal Data
2025-04-17 10:33:00 🚀︎ New
Many popular games include features that encourage players to share personal data in exchange for rewards or benefits. This phenomenon, often ...read more
What Not to Do With Downloadable Content
2025-05-16 04:50:14 ♻︎ Updated
Downloadable content (DLC) has become an essential part of the game industry. It allows developers to expand their games post-launch with new experiences, characters, maps, or modes, thereby increasing revenue potential and player ...read more
Are we being gaslit into thinking constant price hikes are normal?
2025-05-28 15:38:17 ♻︎ Updated
Maintaining stable purchasing power is crucial for the well-being of consumers and investors alike. However, current trends suggest that we may be tempted to accept constant price increases as the new normal. This phenomenon can be ...read more
The Impact of Streaming on Game Discovery
2025-05-11 20:13:11 ♻︎ Updated
Streaming platforms have become an important part of game discovery for both players and developers. This blog post explores how streaming is influencing game discovery and its impact on player engagement, community building, and developer ...read more
How Reinforcement Learning Shapes Non-Player Character (NPC) Behavior
2025-05-23 07:45:31 ♻︎ Updated
The predictable, repetitive behavior of non-player characters is a dying breed. What if our virtual companions and enemies could learn, adapt, and evolve their personalities and tactics through pure experience, becoming truly dynamic ...read more
How does India's mobile market differ?
2025-05-24 01:45:53 ♻︎ Updated
India is not only the second most populous country in the world but also one of the fastest-growing mobile markets globally. The Indian mobile landscape is characterized by unique features that influence growth, consumer behavior, and ...read more
How Some Games Make Free Players Feel "Left Behind
2025-05-20 04:23:28 ♻︎ Updated
Gaming isn't just a hobby; it's an entire industry that generates billions of dollars annually. Among the various game monetization models, free-to-play (FTP) games enjoy enormous popularity, attracting large user bases with their ...read more
Balancing Specificity and Flexibility in Prompts
2025-07-30 14:33:02 🚀︎ New
Developing AI instructions in games: a delicate balancing act between sufficient guidance and limited creative freedom. This blog post isn't just about balance; it's a masterclass in the nuanced art of AI choreography, showing how to ...read more
Shaping the Future of Free Apps
2025-09-29 02:09:52 🚀︎ New
They offer us a wealth of free features, from social media to gaming platforms. However, as the use of these user-friendly applications increases, so ...read more
Are NFTs in mobile games dead or just dormant?
2025-09-24 15:57:44 🚀︎ New
Blockchain technology paved the way for new avenues with non-fungible tokens (NFTs). These tokens were intended to revolutionize mobile game development and gameplay by allowing players to own virtual assets. However, NFTs' journey into ...read more
Analyzing the Use of Colorblind Modes in Games
2025-07-02 12:20:44 🚀︎ New
Accessibility is becoming an increasingly important aspect. One aspect that is gaining increasing importance is the use of colorblind modes in games. This blog post explores how developers are incorporating colorblind options to improve ...read more
Creating Harmonious Digital Spaces
2025-03-21 12:50:18 🚀︎ New
Equally, our concerns about the collection, use, and protection of our data are profound. This blog post explores the importance of harmonious ...read more
Shortcuts app doesn't sync properly across devices - why?
2025-05-13 22:38:48 🚀︎ New
In today's digital age, smartphones have become an integral part of our lives. Among the most popular smartphone brands are Apple and Samsung, each with their own operating systems - iOS for iPhones and Android for Samsung devices. While ...read more
The Balance Between Predictability and Surprise in NPC AI
2025-05-23 10:51:38 ♻︎ Updated
The most compelling non-playable characters are neither rigidly predictable nor chaotically random. The true art of game development lies in striking the perfect balance between calculated predictability and pleasant surprise. This blog ...read more
The PR Nightmares of Silent Treatment
2025-06-02 10:32:53 ♻︎ Updated
We spend countless hours writing code that not only works correctly but also integrates seamlessly with larger systems. One aspect often overlooked in all the excitement and thrill of programming is the dreaded "silent treatment" from our ...read more
Burnout Bonuses Don-t Fix Broken Schedules
2025-05-10 16:53:04 ♻︎ Updated
Where innovation meets deadlines, it's easy to get caught up in the daily grind. However, as any experienced developer knows, too much pressure can lead to numerous problems that impact not only productivity but also mental health and ...read more
The Corporate Push for More Biometric Gaming
2025-05-20 06:28:52 🚀︎ New
From facial recognition for in-game authentication to integrated hardware like the Xbox Adaptive Controller, which supports various input types such ...read more
The ‘Spec Ops: The Line’ Effect: A Game That Punishes You
2025-03-01 07:00:21 🚀︎ New
There are games that entertain and captivate players with exciting stories and immersive worlds. Then there are those that challenge and test players ...read more
How Social Proof Influences What Games We Buy
2025-05-30 00:56:56 ♻︎ Updated
Consumer behavior is shaped by a variety of factors. One such influencing factor is social proof—the psychological phenomenon by which people mimic the actions and beliefs of others to conform to group norms or perceived standards of ...read more
How Always-Online Games Spy on You Even When You’re Offline
2025-02-21 18:57:10 🚀︎ New
One of the most intrusive aspects of modern online gaming is the proliferation of always-online games. These titles are designed to be constantly ...read more