Info- 6231: transparency, game design, monetization, open source

This "digital footprint" isn't just a trail, but a complex map documenting your movements and interactions. Let's explore how this mapping occurs, ...read more

Choosing the right tools and frameworks can be crucial. One such tool gaining increasing traction is HaxeFlixel, a powerful open-source 2D game engine written in the Haxe programming language. This blog post explores what makes HaxeFlixel ...read more

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, including the gaming industry. It's important to consider how this shift is impacting one of the most competitive and dynamic segments in the video game space: speedrunning. ...read more

The gaming industry has seen a significant shift in business models. While traditional games were often sold at a one-time price and offered only limited updates or additional content through paid expansions or DLC, free-to-play (F2P) ...read more

One particular model is gaining increasing traction and transforming the conception of software development: Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). This blog post explores why DAOs are becoming a central force in software ...read more

Software piracy remains a significant problem and affects various industries, including audio production. This blog post examines the challenges and consequences of software piracy in the sound and music industry and emphasizes the ...read more

Indie developers often find themselves in a delicate balancing act. With major publishers dominating the market with their AAA titles, indie developers must navigate various genres to carve out a niche and ensure their survival. One genre ...read more

Players now expect a high level of engagement from their favorite titles. A common frustration for gamers is the relatively short playtime of many mobile games before they feel like they're running out of content or features to explore. ...read more

Gaming peripherals have come a long way since the clunky joysticks and buttons of yore. Today, we're taking a deep dive into the evolution of game ...read more

Maintaining ethical standards in online behavior is more important than ever. With the rise of various social media platforms and technological advancements, it's important to create an environment that encourages responsible use of ...read more

We're often in the middle of debugging and testing our applications. But have you ever encountered a situation where an unexpected language element pops up and unintentionally makes your users laugh? This isn't just about cultural ...read more

Companies across industries are constantly looking for ways to collect and analyze user data to better understand consumer behavior, preferences, and ...read more

Where creativity meets technical challenges, developers often face myriad frustrations that can lead to burnout. This blog post explores the long-term effects of burnout in the games industry and how these issues not only affect individual ...read more

Where professional players and teams compete for glory and prize money, a new threat has emerged that can dramatically undermine their efforts: distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. These malicious cyberattacks are becoming ...read more

The way consumers interact with businesses is evolving rapidly. Gone are the days when customers leisurely browsed shelves or endlessly scrolled through e-commerce platforms. Modern shoppers expect convenience and efficiency in every ...read more

Apple, known for its premium products and strict control over the user experience, has displayed advertising in the App Store since its launch. This practice raises the question of why a company that prides itself on quality would still ...read more

Because personal data is worth its weight in gold, companies and governments often justify the collection of massive amounts of user data by claiming ...read more

In today's digital age, smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives. They serve as personal assistants, cameras, gaming consoles, and more. One feature that has garnered significant attention is the smartphone voice ...read more

Developers are constantly looking for innovative ways to engage players. One strategy that's garnering a lot of attention is the implementation of pay-to-win mechanics. This blog post explores the ethical aspects of these mechanics and ...read more

The careful creation of clothing and fabric models in games is about to undergo a fundamental transformation. Artificial intelligence is here, and it will create hyperrealistic, dynamic garments with unprecedented detail. This blog post ...read more