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Are we in a -enshittification- phase of streaming services?
2025-06-02 00:18:52 ♻︎ Updated
The rapid development of digital media has led to an unprecedented boom in the streaming industry. From Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to Disney+ and Hulu, as well as a host of niche platforms, the landscape is as diverse as it is ...read more

Is Save Scumming a Sin or a Survival Tactic?
2025-06-22 08:12:01 🚀︎ New
Players often employ various strategies to win. One such strategy, known as "save scumming," is the subject of much debate among players, ...read more

How ML is Disrupting Traditional Game Balancing
2025-05-21 00:46:05 ♻︎ Updated
Machine learning isn't just optimizing game balance, it's fundamentally changing it, rewriting the rules of fairness and challenge on an unprecedented scale. This blog post isn't just an analysis, but a forward-looking manifesto, ...read more

Why Some Gamers Refuse to Pre-Order (And Why Others Still Do)
2025-06-16 23:46:08 🚀︎ New
Pre-ordering a game has become almost as commonplace as buying a ticket to a highly anticipated movie. However, not all gamers are equally enthusiastic about it. This blog post explores why some gamers don't pre-order video games and ...read more

The Indie Revolution: How Small Teams Are Outsmarting AAA
2025-08-04 04:29:47 🚀︎ New
There are two distinct camps that often contrast sharply: independent developers (often referred to as "indies") and the major game developers, ...read more

Creating AI Agents via Prompt Chains
2025-05-19 06:43:23 ♻︎ Updated
Prompt chains: not just a sequence of commands, but the DNA of intelligent AI agents in games. This blog post isn't just about using LLMs; it's a revolutionary blueprint for engineering complex behaviors and dynamic interactions by linking ...read more

The Role of Arcades in Gaming History
2025-05-19 10:34:03 ♻︎ Updated
Arcades have played a crucial role that cannot be overlooked. These establishments not only provided affordable entertainment but also laid the foundation for many aspects of modern gaming culture. Here's how arcades have shaped the ...read more

Enhancing App Discovery and Use
2025-05-20 07:41:40 🚀︎ New
Whether for communication, entertainment, or productivity, apps have become an integral part of our smartphones. However, with the growing number of ...read more

The PR Nightmares of Community Managers
2025-05-28 02:40:40 ♻︎ Updated
Your days are full of excitement and challenges. One particular aspect that can bring both frustration and success is dealing with pull requests (PRs) in open source projects. These interactions not only test your patience but also ...read more

Exploring the Open 3D Engine (O3DE)
2025-05-23 17:57:33 🚀︎ New
Welcome to an in-depth exploration of the Open 3D Engine, or O3DE for short. A powerful and versatile open-source game engine from Amazon Web Services, O3DE provides developers with a comprehensive toolkit for creating stunning 3D games ...read more

Reducing Page Load Time in Web Apps
2025-07-13 18:45:30 🚀︎ New
With rising user expectations and fierce competition, web performance can't be neglected. Slow page load times can lead to high bounce rates, lost traffic, and reduced engagement. This blog post explores strategies for optimizing your web ...read more

The Game That Died in QA
2025-06-28 18:33:01 🚀︎ New
Every project goes through a series of milestones. Unfortunately, not all games make it to the finish line. This blog post explores the challenges developers face during the quality assurance (QA) phase, where many promising projects fail. ...read more

Why Voice Chat Recording Is a Privacy Nightmare
2025-06-16 04:05:50 🚀︎ New
Online gaming has become an integral part of many young people's leisure activities. The immersive experience offered by voice chat in games like Discord or Teamspeak not only enhances the social aspect but also provides players with a ...read more

No true -clear all notifications- button on iPhone - why not?
2025-03-21 09:01:05 🚀︎ New
The iPhone, with its sleek design and user-friendly interface, has become synonymous with simplicity in technology. However, one feature that many users have noticed is the absence of a true -clear all notifications- button. This lack of a ...read more

The Most Embarrassing Update Failures
2025-05-22 06:09:41 ♻︎ Updated
We embark on a journey that is often full of challenges. Software updates are among the most frustrating and frightening experiences. Mistakes happen, and sometimes they are so public and embarrassing that they become legendary in our ...read more

AI and User-Generated Content Policies
2025-06-10 12:25:40 🚀︎ New
The explosive growth of user-generated content (UGC) is transforming games into dynamic, player-driven ecosystems. But when artificial intelligence (AI) enters this volatile mix, new challenges and opportunities arise in managing content, ...read more

Sandbox Mechanics: Empowering Player Creativity
2025-05-31 13:51:21 ♻︎ Updated
One of the most fascinating features that has captured the hearts and minds of gamers is the sandbox genre. This style of play offers players unprecedented freedom to explore, shape, and interact with their virtual environments in ...read more

Game-s Up: What We Learned From a Fail
2025-05-16 14:16:17 ♻︎ Updated
Every project brings its own challenges. It's inevitable that developers will experience frustrating moments when things don't go as planned. These moments can be particularly enlightening if approached with an open mind and a willingness ...read more

An Oral History of This List: How We Gaslit Ourselves Into 300 Titles
2025-03-04 04:51:10 🚀︎ New
One particular genre is steadily gaining traction and sparking heated debates among enthusiasts: Indie versus AAA (Final 30). This topic is a place ...read more

Smart NPCs and Player Agency: Who’s Really in Control?
2025-05-23 23:04:02 ♻︎ Updated
The biggest challenge in game development isn't just intelligent NPCs, but the perfect balance between their intelligence and the player's agency. This blog post explores this complex interplay and shows how "intelligent" NPCs can increase ...read more