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The Rise of Smart NPCs: How AI Is Changing Game Interactions
2025-05-28 16:41:53 ♻︎ Updated
Non-player characters (NPCs) are no longer mere background figures, but a central pillar of game innovation. This blog post traces the dramatic evolution from static entities to adaptive, AI-driven intelligences and shows how this ...read more
Can mobile devices handle proper ray tracing?
2025-05-11 11:07:55 ♻︎ Updated
One technology that has significantly driven this development is ray tracing. Traditional rasterization methods have proven their worth for years, but are now being replaced by more advanced techniques such as real-time global illumination ...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
How to Fail at Early Access
2025-05-19 01:48:11 ♻︎ Updated
Early Access is often considered a golden ticket for developers. It allows them to get their games into players' hands before they're finished, gather feedback, and build an audience, even if the product isn't yet perfect. However, Early ...read more
The Hidden Costs of Relying on Mods for Game Longevity
2025-05-30 06:33:53 🚀︎ New
Many developers use modding communities to extend the lifespan of their games. Mods can add new content, enhance graphics, or even change fundamental game mechanics, significantly increasing player engagement and satisfaction. However, ...read more
Gamers as Product: The Real Business Model
2025-07-08 06:50:53 🚀︎ New
Gamers are distinguished not only by their passion and skill, but also by their value to advertisers. This blog post explores how the gaming industry ...read more
Why Some Mods Should Have Been Official Features
2025-07-22 04:02:22 🚀︎ New
Mods have long been an integral part of customization and enhancement. Originally created by passionate fans to enhance or alter games beyond their original design specifications, mods have now become an integral part of many gaming ...read more
Why do companies like Netflix use tax havens to avoid paying artists?
2025-06-06 07:26:22 🚀︎ New
An important aspect that often goes unnoticed is the use of tax havens by corporations to minimize payments to artists. This article explores why companies like Netflix may prefer tax havens when dealing with artists, highlighting both the ...read more
Using GPU Acceleration for Data-Intensive Apps
2025-05-15 14:30:58 ♻︎ Updated
The use of hardware acceleration has become a cornerstone for optimizing performance and scalability. Among the various accelerators, GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) have proven particularly effective for processing data-intensive ...read more
The Connection Between Online Games and Data Mining
2025-03-03 07:28:23 🚀︎ New
With increasing internet connectivity and advanced technologies, online games have evolved not only in terms of graphics and gameplay, but also in ...read more
Why Gaming Magazines Deserved a Better Death
2026-01-11 16:24:11 🚀︎ New
It's easy to overlook the significant role gaming magazines have played in shaping and documenting video game history. As we stand on the brink of ...read more
Who Owns Your Avatar’s Data?
2025-12-26 02:05:51 🚀︎ New
One of the most pressing privacy questions is who owns the data generated by avatars in these immersive environments. Understanding this question is ...read more
The Apology Post That Took 6 Drafts
2025-05-29 01:28:16 ♻︎ Updated
Developing software, especially games, can be an exciting but also challenging task. It often involves solving complex problems, fixing unexpected bugs, and meeting the expectations of players or stakeholders. In this blog post, we explore ...read more
Beyond Cookies: The Evolution of Data Selling for Ad Targeting
2025-07-29 01:53:45 🚀︎ New
Gone are the days when cookies were king and provided a reliable means of tracking users across websites. With the advent of privacy-focused ...read more
The ‘Tetris Effect’: When Games Invade Your Dreams
2025-03-20 08:16:49 🚀︎ New
Have you ever struggled to concentrate at work, only to find your mind wandering? Perhaps you're experiencing the "Tetris Effect." This psychological ...read more
Real-Time NPC Adaptation Using AI
2025-09-28 13:20:25 🚀︎ New
Static NPC behavior is an anachronism. The future of gaming requires non-playable characters that not only react, but also learn and adapt in real time, flexibly responding to your every decision. This blog post explores the groundbreaking ...read more
Beyond Consent: The Implied Agreement of Using Face ID in Games
2025-12-11 22:55:09 🚀︎ New
Thanks to technological advances, many aspects of our everyday lives can be seamlessly integrated via smartphones and apps-including gaming ...read more
Why can't I schedule automatic privacy resets per app?
2025-01-16 00:43:05 🚀︎ New
In today's digital age, smartphones have become an integral part of our lives. They are not only communication tools but also repositories of personal information and devices that need to be protected from unauthorized access. Many ...read more
The Psychology Behind Why Players Justify Cheating
2025-07-22 12:00:49 🚀︎ New
One topic that often sparks heated discussion and debate is player behavior, especially when it comes to cheating. Whether through hacks, bots, or exploits, players sometimes justify these actions by arguing that "everyone does it" or that ...read more
Are Monorepos Better or Worse for Git?
2025-05-17 03:43:37 ♻︎ Updated
Managing large codebases and multiple projects can be a daunting task. This is where version control systems like Git come into play, providing important tools for change management and effective collaboration. One of the most debated ...read more