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Indie Dreams, Budget Nightmares
2025-05-15 12:19:37 ♻︎ Updated
Welcome to the world of game development, where passion meets perseverance and dreams meet daunting challenges. This blog post is a candid exploration of the often-overlooked aspects of indie gaming, focusing on the difficulties, lessons ...read more
The Role of Nostalgia in Selling Remastered Games
2026-02-04 17:06:50 🚀︎ New
Games are not just a form of leisure activity, but also an integral part of our culture. Among the various strategies developers use to attract and retain players, nostalgia has proven to be a powerful tool for selling remastered games. ...read more
Can ML Detect Emotional States of Players to Adjust Gameplay?
2025-05-27 12:00:04 ♻︎ Updated
Imagine a game that not only reacts to your actions, but also senses your emotional state and dynamically adapts its world, its challenges, and even its storyline to ease your frustration or enhance your enjoyment. Machine learning doesn't ...read more
The Role of Publishers in Indie Success
2025-06-15 09:02:43 🚀︎ New
Success often depends on a variety of factors. The role of publishers plays a crucial role in the development of an indie studio. This blog post ...read more
The Environmental Cost of AI-Generated Assets: Is Convenience Too Expensive?
2025-06-05 14:33:07 🚀︎ New
The convenience of AI-generated assets in gaming comes with a hidden and potentially devastating price: a growing ecological footprint. Is our pursuit of efficiency inadvertently exacerbating an ecological crisis where convenience comes at ...read more
Can Cliff Bleszinski Redeem His Reputation?
2025-09-04 21:39:10 🚀︎ New
Cliff Bleszinski, a renowned game designer and former president of Epic Games, has faced numerous controversies throughout his career. These ...read more
How Day-One DLC Became the Norm (And Why It Sucks)
2025-11-12 18:56:37 🚀︎ New
Developers constantly strive to create engaging experiences for players. However, over time, a trend has emerged that many believe is damaging not only player satisfaction but also the overall health of the gaming industry. This trend ...read more
What If You Couldn’t Die in Games?
2025-11-17 13:08:12 🚀︎ New
A fascinating scenario that often sparks discussion among players and developers alike is what would happen if you couldn't die in a game. This ...read more
The Dark Side of Habit-Forming Push Notifications
2025-07-30 12:15:59 🚀︎ New
Push notifications have become an integral part of our mobile lives. From social media platforms to e-commerce apps, these alerts are designed to keep us active and informed. But like any tool, they also have their downsides that can ...read more
The Game Changer in Reporting and Handling Harassment
2025-12-08 00:10:37 🚀︎ New
Online gaming has become not just a leisure activity but an important part of the cultural lives of many young people. However, with the growth of gaming communities, some negative phenomena have also emerged, the most troubling of which ...read more
Texture Compression Ruins Art
2025-10-21 09:27:25 🚀︎ New
Graphics and textures play a crucial role in creating an immersive gaming experience. However, one common practice that can inadvertently degrade the visual quality of games is texture compression. This blog post explores why texture ...read more
How to Detect Memory Leaks in Your Application
2025-09-23 10:51:57 🚀︎ New
The smooth and efficient operation of your application is crucial. A common threat to developers is memory leaks-a silent killer that can slow down or even crash applications. In this blog post, we'll explore various methods for detecting ...read more
Why Gabe Newell Abandoned Half-Life 3-And What It Cost Valve
2025-03-30 06:36:41 🚀︎ New
Gabe Newell, co-founder and CEO of Valve Corporation, is synonymous with game development excellence. Known for his visionary approach to business ...read more
How Some Studios Quietly Kill Games
2025-06-02 16:58:40 ♻︎ Updated
Studios put their heart and soul into developing immersive gaming experiences. Yet, despite all this creativity and passion, challenges often arise that can lead to developer frustration and, in some cases, premature cancellation or even ...read more
The Difference Between Listening and Pandering
2025-05-31 00:39:22 ♻︎ Updated
As in many other areas, effective communication is key to success. However, misunderstandings or communication problems often lead to frustration. This blog post explores the difference between genuine listening and giving in in the ...read more
How Some Developers Slowly Increase Monetization Over Time
2025-05-28 02:24:54 ♻︎ Updated
Developers are constantly looking for new ways to engage their players while maximizing revenue. One strategy that has gained traction is gradually increasing monetization through microtransactions and the use of dark patterns. This blog ...read more
How to Stop Doomscrolling and Regain Control
2026-01-06 19:24:16 🚀︎ New
Staying connected has become second nature to us. However, the constant flood of information can leave many of us feeling anxious and overwhelmed—a phenomenon often referred to as "doomscrolling." This blog post explores what ...read more
Is the crackdown more about control than revenue?
2025-05-14 22:31:47 🚀︎ New
The motives behind certain regulatory measures taken by governments and institutions are increasingly being debated. One such measure is the so-called "crackdown" on various sectors. This often triggers debates about whether these measures ...read more
The Ethics of Loot Boxes in AAA Games
2025-05-26 10:26:04 ♻︎ Updated
The gaming industry is experiencing an explosion in the popularity of loot boxes. These are virtual containers or packages that players can purchase in video games with real money. Opening these loot boxes gives players a chance to receive ...read more
Are we heading toward a future where every studio has its own platform?
2025-05-26 11:28:08 ♻︎ Updated
The landscape of entertainment distribution has been fundamentally transformed by streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+. These digital giants have not only transformed our media consumption but have also ...read more