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How "Rain World’s" Creatures Inspired New AI NPC Approaches
2025-05-22 11:06:52 ♻︎ Updated
Before "intelligent AI" became a buzzword, 2016's Rain World introduced something truly revolutionary: creatures that felt less like programmed beings and more like living, breathing organisms. This blog post analyzes how Rain World's ...read more
Is the Push for Accessibility Killing Artistic Vision?
2025-06-02 01:56:50 ♻︎ Updated
A pressing issue has emerged at the intersection of accessibility and artistic expression. There is heated debate over whether the increasing demand for inclusive design is inadvertently stifling creativity and originality in video games. ...read more
Deaf Gamers Still Left Behind: Where's the Innovation in Audio Alternatives?
2025-08-25 12:11:51 🚀︎ New
Accessibility is more important than ever. But amidst the vast array of games and experiences available, one group is largely overlooked: deaf gamers. This blog post explores why deaf gamers are still disadvantaged when it comes to audio ...read more
The Psychological Tricks Behind "Limited-Time" P2W Offers
2025-08-18 08:36:25 🚀︎ New
Many online games and applications include microtransactions to enhance gameplay. Pay-to-win (P2W) mechanisms have become a controversial feature. They are often used in video games to entice players to spend real money on virtual goods or ...read more
The Influence of Mobile Games on Game Narratives
2025-05-26 00:07:55 ♻︎ Updated
Mobile games have carved out a significant niche for themselves by offering engaging stories that can be easily consumed on the go. This blog post explores how mobile games are influencing game narratives and the challenges and ...read more
The Fear of AI Making Developers Lazy (Or Obsolete)
2025-09-11 14:33:20 🚀︎ New
Is AI a powerful ally or a silent threat that could render game developers lazy or even obsolete? This blog post tackles the industry's most vexed question head-on, analyzing the widespread fear that AI will undermine our skills and take ...read more
Will Virtual Funerals Become the Norm?
2025-05-21 15:58:18 ♻︎ Updated
The global pandemic has drastically changed the way we interact, work, and grieve. As restrictions gradually ease around the world, the events industry is navigating a new landscape where virtual and hybrid events are becoming an integral ...read more
The Game Changer: Supporting Players with Anti-Cyberbullying Tools
2025-11-27 19:06:43 🚀︎ New
Online gaming isn't just a pastime; it's a social experience that brings millions of players together around the world. Yet despite the camaraderie and competition, cyberbullying has become a significant problem in gaming communities, ...read more
The Psychology of Rage Quitting
2025-04-03 19:31:05 🚀︎ New
Where emotions run high and strategic decisions are crucial, a common yet puzzling behavior arises: rage quitting. This phenomenon, in which players ...read more
The Console Wars by the Numbers: Who’s Really Winning?
2025-03-30 23:35:00 🚀︎ New
There are few rivalries as legendary and enduring as the "Console Wars." Spanning two decades, this epic saga pitted Sony's PlayStation against ...read more
Can AI Understand Sarcasm in Prompts? (Spoiler: Barely)
2025-05-20 00:25:08 ♻︎ Updated
Sarcasm: the ultimate linguistic endurance test for AI. Can a machine truly grasp the subtle, often biting wit of human irony, especially in the complex dialogues of a game world? This blog post not only explores this question but also ...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
Should Education Be Fun - or Just Effective?
2025-05-30 00:49:39 🚀︎ New
There is an ongoing debate about whether learning should be fun or merely effective. As educators and policymakers grapple with these questions, it's important to understand the implications of both approaches. This blog post explores the ...read more
Addressing AI Bias in Procedural Content Generation
2025-05-28 02:35:25 ♻︎ Updated
Procedural content generation in games offers boundless creativity, but like any AI system, it harbors a dangerous secret: bias. This blog post explores how algorithmic biases can lead to unfair outcomes and perpetuate harmful stereotypes ...read more
-Solo Dev- = All the Hats, All the Chaos
2025-05-16 07:03:49 ♻︎ Updated
Juggling multiple roles and responsibilities can be both exhilarating and extremely frustrating. It's like playing all the parts in an orchestra—each role is important, but managing them effectively is challenging. This blog post ...read more
Are NFTs in mobile games dead or just dormant?
2025-09-24 15:57:44 🚀︎ New
Blockchain technology paved the way for new avenues with non-fungible tokens (NFTs). These tokens were intended to revolutionize mobile game development and gameplay by allowing players to own virtual assets. However, NFTs' journey into ...read more
How AI Could Lead to More Personalized (and Manipulative) Games
2025-11-27 08:53:47 🚀︎ New
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the gaming industry, offering immersive experiences with characters that realistically respond to player actions. While AI-driven games can enhance gameplay dynamics, they pose significant ...read more
How Apps Turn Data Collection Into a ‘Fun’ Challenge
2025-08-25 11:30:12 🚀︎ New
From social media platforms to health trackers, the amount and sensitivity of personal data collected has increased exponentially. This article ...read more
The Golden Age of MMORPGs: Why Nothing Today Compares
2026-01-12 09:52:22 🚀︎ New
A golden era for massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) dawned on the gaming landscape. This period was marked by an unprecedented ...read more
Rise of the Fractional Executive
2025-05-17 06:32:16 ♻︎ Updated
Companies are constantly looking for innovative ways to streamline their operations and remain competitive. One trend that's becoming increasingly prevalent is the rise of the part-time executive. This article explores what part-time ...read more