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When Does a Game Stop Being a Game?
2025-04-14 22:40:16 🚀︎ New
Before we delve into the nuanced definition and the question of when a game ceases to be just a game, it's important to clarify what we mean by ...read more

The Influence of Fan Expectations on Game Development
2025-06-03 01:12:48 ♻︎ Updated
For developers looking to create successful games, understanding and managing fan expectations is crucial. Fans not only contribute to a game's success but can also be its biggest critics or supporters. This blog post explores how fan ...read more

Why VR Still Isn’t Profitable-And Who’s Still Betting on It
2025-07-15 16:27:39 🚀︎ New
Virtual reality (VR) has been a buzzword in the technology industry for years. Major players like Facebook (now Meta), Sony, and HTC are investing ...read more

How AI is Disrupting Traditional Storytelling Ethics
2025-05-20 01:12:10 ♻︎ Updated
Artificial intelligence isn't just a tool for game development; it's also upending traditional narrative ethics. This blog post explores how the influence of AI is challenging traditional narrative principles and confronting developers and ...read more

How Companies Use Achievements to Normalize Surveillance
2025-07-31 06:16:19 🚀︎ New
This blog post explores how features within apps and platforms can normalize surveillance and influence user behavior without explicit consent. We ...read more

How Some Players Develop Unhealthy Obsessions with Virtual Progress
2025-06-12 19:16:38 🚀︎ New
Gaming has become a ubiquitous pastime enjoyed by millions of people around the world. While many gamers engage in healthy and recreational forms of play, some people develop unhealthy obsessions centered around virtual progress and ...read more

Why Some Gamers Relapse After a Detox
2025-07-22 15:29:11 🚀︎ New
The boundaries between work and play often blur. For many gamers, especially those with addiction issues, finding balance in their gaming habits is challenging. One common strategy to address this issue is a digital detox—setting limits ...read more

Facilitating Positive User Interactions
2025-02-26 10:44:42 🚀︎ New
Where personal data is the new currency, platforms must strike a delicate balance between providing valuable services and protecting user privacy. ...read more

Why You Should Stop Using Stock Coolers
2025-06-22 10:57:58 🚀︎ New
Computer hardware has become an integral part of our everyday lives. From tackling complex office tasks to enjoying the latest games and applications, a powerful system is essential. One often overlooked component that can significantly ...read more

Still no user-replaceable battery option: Why?
2025-01-27 15:28:49 🚀︎ New
Over the years, smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives. They serve as cameras, media players, gaming consoles, and communication devices all rolled into one sleek package. One feature that has remained constant across ...read more

The Future of Human Decision-Making in an Automated World
2025-05-20 20:17:35 ♻︎ Updated
The technology and automation landscape is rapidly changing the way people make decisions. This transformation isn't just progress, but a paradigm shift that is redefining roles and responsibilities in various areas, including business, ...read more

How Microtransactions Quietly Took Over AAA Gaming
2025-04-17 02:43:22 🚀︎ New
The last decade has seen a significant shift: the increasing prevalence and integration of microtransactions in AAA games (developers often ...read more

The Role of Compiler Optimizations in Speeding Up Code
2025-05-23 13:38:19 ♻︎ Updated
Performance is critical. Whether you're developing an application for mobile devices, web browsers, or enterprise systems, optimizing code for efficient execution is crucial. A powerful tool for improving performance is the compiler-a ...read more

How Accurate Are Steam Charts, Really?
2025-02-19 03:12:37 🚀︎ New
Tracking and analyzing player data has become a crucial aspect for developers, analysts, and enthusiasts. Among the various platforms for monitoring ...read more

Why Some Optimizations Hurt More Than Help
2025-05-20 10:52:51 ♻︎ Updated
Performance optimization is often viewed as a panacea that can significantly improve application speed and user experience. However, not all optimizations are created equal. Sometimes well-intentioned but misguided optimizations can do ...read more

Why ML-Generated Quests Feel Repetitive
2025-05-24 10:39:40 🚀︎ New
Machine-generated quests promise endless content, but for too many players, they are a repetitive purgatory, a digital treadmill of uninspired tasks. Why do our intelligent systems struggle so much to deliver true narrative immersion, ...read more

User Behavior as a Revenue Stream
2025-03-05 03:36:04 🚀︎ New
This blog post explores how developers can leverage user behavior data to monetize their apps without explicitly charging for it. Here's a detailed ...read more

Location Sharing as a Default Setting
2025-05-12 09:27:47 🚀︎ New
Thanks to technological advances, many apps and services offer convenient features that allow users to share their real-time location with friends, ...read more

The Dark Art of Reverse-Engineering AI Prompts
2025-07-12 08:59:00 🚀︎ New
AI isn't just a luxury; it's the foundation for immersive gaming. But truly overcoming these limitations requires more than mere implementation; it requires a deep understanding of AI prompts themselves. This blog post isn't just about ...read more

The Fine Line Between Feedback and Harassment
2025-05-11 03:38:35 ♻︎ Updated
We spend countless hours writing elegant code, solving complex problems, and pushing the boundaries of what's technically possible. Yet, in the midst of this creative process, challenges arise that can lead to frustration—a feeling many ...read more