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Leaderboards and Loyalty Points: Incentivizing Data Surrender
2025-06-18 08:57:13 🚀︎ New
From social media platforms to smart home devices, people are often encouraged (or coerced) to disclose unprecedented amounts of personal information ...read more
When DLC Is Used to Patch a Bad Launch
2025-05-31 03:14:15 ♻︎ Updated
Developers put their heart and soul into crafting experiences that resonate with players. But even the most meticulously crafted games can encounter unforeseen challenges on release day. These range from technical glitches to poor content ...read more
The Risks of Using "Free" Cheat Programs
2025-11-30 15:12:09 🚀︎ New
Many players attempt to gain an advantage over their opponents by using cheat programs. These programs promise performance enhancements, invincibility, or other benefits that can give a player a significant advantage in multiplayer games. ...read more
Why Some Players Hack Just to Play Offline
2025-05-21 20:07:41 ♻︎ Updated
Gamers often face challenges that can range from frustrating to insurmountable. One such challenge is the implementation of always-online features in certain multiplayer games, which require a constant internet connection to play. This ...read more
The Game Changer: Crafting Your Online Identity with Confidence
2025-06-24 16:02:19 🚀︎ New
Our online presence is more than just a collection of posts and interactions; it's a part of our personality. It shapes how others perceive us, influences our job prospects, and even our personal relationships. This blog post explores the ...read more
How Face ID in Games Normalizes Surveillance
2025-04-07 10:10:01 🚀︎ New
From smartphones to gaming consoles, we are constantly being monitored and tracked through various surveillance methods. One feature that has ...read more
When Hackers Take Over: The Worst DDoS Attacks in Gaming History
2025-09-16 06:17:06 🚀︎ New
Security remains a primary concern. Hackers often target popular games to exploit vulnerabilities or disrupt gameplay for fun and profit. One particularly insidious tactic is distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. These attacks ...read more
Ed Boon and the Mortal Kombat Legacy
2025-05-31 22:38:27 🚀︎ New
Few franchises have left such a lasting mark on pop culture as Mortal Kombat. This series, created by game designer Ed Boon, not only redefined our ...read more
Are Instant Messaging Apps Killing Meaningful Conversations?
2025-06-14 21:11:09 🚀︎ New
Instant messaging apps have become an integral part of our everyday lives. Whether at work or at home, these platforms enable quick and easy communication and deliver on their promise of immediacy. But there's a growing concern among users ...read more
Are Design Handoff Tools Helping or Hindering Devs?
2025-05-24 01:04:44 ♻︎ Updated
Communication between designers and developers is crucial. Handing off design assets to developers can often become a bottleneck in projects. What role do digital tools play in this process? In this blog post, we explore whether design ...read more
Will Apple/Google ever ban predatory monetization?
2025-05-14 05:53:14 ♻︎ Updated
A pressing issue that keeps cropping up is the concern about predatory monetization practices. Developers use this tactic to exploit players' vulnerability and squeeze as much money out of them as possible—often at the expense of ...read more
Real-World Movement as Monetizable Data
2025-07-28 20:14:15 🚀︎ New
From the moment you wake up to the moment you go to sleep, your movements can be monitored and converted into valuable data that companies can use ...read more
The Rise of Expression-Tracking for Gamer Profiling
2025-09-12 19:51:23 🚀︎ New
One innovative method gaining increasing traction in this space is expression tracking technology. This blog post takes a deep dive into the growing ...read more
The Ethical Disaster of Turning Privacy Into a Leaderboard
2025-02-10 13:53:22 🚀︎ New
With the increasing use of technology in everyday life, from smart devices to online services, our personal data is constantly being collected and ...read more
Can AI Debug Its Own Neural Networks?
2025-10-29 13:22:23 🚀︎ New
The ultimate frontier of artificial intelligence: Can it truly debug its own neural networks? As machine learning algorithms increasingly increase the realism and interactivity of our games, the question inevitably arises: When AI ...read more
Addressing AI Bias in Character and Story Generation
2025-05-29 15:55:08 ♻︎ Updated
AI promises to create diverse characters and compelling stories in games. But this powerful tool harbors a dangerous flaw: It tends to perpetuate biases, leading to distorted and stereotypical outcomes that alienate and mislead. This blog ...read more
The Future of Git in a World of Distributed Devs
2025-05-30 16:17:33 🚀︎ New
Version control systems have become an indispensable tool. Git is the most popular and widely used system due to its distributed architecture and powerful features. Looking ahead, it's important to consider how Git will evolve in an ...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
How Tech Influencers Handle Controversies Around Problematic Products
2025-06-02 13:54:43 ♻︎ Updated
Cultivating a strong and authentic brand is crucial. This includes not only promoting innovative products but also being transparent about issues that may arise with certain products or companies. Dealing with controversies surrounding ...read more
How to Use Breakpoints Effectively
2025-05-12 01:03:34 ♻︎ Updated
Debugging is an essential part of software development, and breakpoints are among the most powerful tools available. Whether for simple debugging tasks or complex performance analysis, knowing how to use breakpoints effectively can ...read more