Info- 61419: user experience, quality, player engagement, AI

We spend countless hours creating beautiful digital experiences that delight our users. But like any profession, our field experiences challenges and moments that can frustrate and discourage us. This blog post explores common frustrations ...read more

We often find ourselves in a delicate balancing act: updating our games to improve them while potentially alienating the very players who have invested time and money in our games. This is especially challenging with balance updates that ...read more

One trend has proven to be enduring: nostalgia. This blog post explores how nostalgia plays a crucial role in game design, influencing everything from character design to gameplay mechanics. It also explains why developers are increasingly ...read more

Communication is key. But with AI tools, the way we document and share prompts becomes a crucial factor for successful collaboration. This blog post isn't just about best practices; it's a manifesto for perfectly documenting prompts, ...read more

Teams are often under pressure to deliver features faster than the competition. While this competitive spirit can be motivating, trying to outdo the competition often poses pitfalls that can negatively impact project success and team ...read more

Command-line interfaces (CLIs) have long been a staple of power users and developers due to their efficiency and flexibility. However, many users still find the Windows command-line tool experience inadequate compared to Unix-like systems ...read more

AI promises to accelerate game development. But what if this convenience comes at a frightening price: the loss of developer expertise? Are we breeding a generation of "fast monkeys" who are less capable and innovative because algorithms ...read more

Developers constantly face various challenges when building successful apps. One of these is managing app store fees, which can significantly impact their revenue models. This blog post explores whether these fees are incentivizing ...read more

Graphics and textures play a crucial role in creating realistic and engaging environments. However, a common problem for developers is the visibility of texture seams-the lines where two adjacent texture pieces meet. This blog post ...read more

Developers are constantly faced with the challenge of balancing game mechanics, player engagement, and financial strategies. A hotly debated question that has gained increasing traction is whether games should warn players when they ...read more

Often, the lines between what developers envision as the perfect game and what players actually enjoy are blurred. This blog post explores the nuances between developing games from a developer's perspective and focusing on the player ...read more

Modding, short for modification, refers to the process by which users make changes or improvements to a software application. In gaming, mods are user-generated content that can range from simple graphical changes to complete reimaginings ...read more

There's a particular phenomenon that enthralls gamers worldwide: the desire to replay our favorite games over and over again. This psychological deep ...read more

Experimentation: the key to innovation in game development. And especially with AI prompts, the right tools can accelerate this process exponentially. This blog post isn't just a list, but a curated arsenal of the best AI tools, carefully ...read more

The gig economy is experiencing rapid growth. Platforms like Uber, Airbnb, and TaskRabbit have revolutionized traditional industries by allowing individuals to offer their services on demand. This new economic model promises workers ...read more

One powerful tool they use to do this is analytics. Analytics not only helps understand player behavior but also informs decisions about game ...read more

From smartphones to smartwatches, we generate a wealth of information that can be incredibly valuable to advertisers and marketers. However, this ...read more

The battle between using a gaming streaming kit and building your own setup can be a challenging one. Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages. For streamers looking to make an impact in the gaming community, it's crucial to ...read more

In recent years, the world of smartphone photography has seen significant advancements in camera technology. Smartphones are now capable of producing high-quality images with impressive dynamic ranges and .However, one area where there ...read more

Welcome to the world of indie game development, where creativity thrives in the underdog spirit. However, this path is not without its challenges and ...read more