Info- 6933: transparency, game development, machine learning, AI

If the game crashes and the digital world shatters, who is responsible when artificial intelligence (AI) is in control? This article directly addresses the troubling question of AI responsibility for game bugs and crashes, challenging ...read more

Social media has revolutionized the way we connect and communicate. It has given rise to a new form of celebrity: influencers. These individuals exert significant influence over their followers, often through curated online personas that ...read more

Physics engines have become a critical component, not only enhancing gameplay but also setting new standards in realism and interactivity. This blog post explores the profound impact of physics engines in the gaming industry and how they ...read more

AI in games isn't a passive tool, but a collaborator, an extension of the developer's will. Yet to truly harness its power, we must speak its language precisely. This blog post isn't just about creating prompts; it's a strategic manifesto ...read more

The most compelling non-playable characters are neither rigidly predictable nor chaotically random. The true art of game development lies in striking the perfect balance between calculated predictability and pleasant surprise. This blog ...read more

Developers often face the challenge of releasing incomplete products. This can be due to a variety of reasons, such as tight deadlines, budget constraints, or simply the desire to iterate based on player feedback. However, selling ...read more

The static, often lifeless dialogue of non-player characters has long been a barrier to true immersion in role-playing games and interactive storytelling. But what if artificial intelligence, particularly advanced chatbots like ChatGPT, ...read more

User interface (UI) design plays a crucial role in shaping how users interact with websites and apps. Unfortunately, not all design decisions are made with the end user's best interest in mind. Some designers deliberately create so-called ...read more

AI-generated difficulty scaling promises tailored challenges, but often leaves players with a bitter aftertaste of unfairness. Why does our intelligent system, designed for engagement, inadvertently create frustration and resentment? This ...read more

Flash games, those entertaining mini-adventures enabled by the Adobe Flash Player, were a cornerstone of online entertainment from the late 1990s to the early 2010s. Ranging from simple puzzle games to complex MMORPGs, they offered users ...read more

Two distinct categories often compete for attention: indie games and AAA (Triple A) titles. While AAA games typically have massive budgets that allow ...read more

Mechanisms like "pay-to-skip" have become a topic of discussion among gamers, developers, and ethicists. These mechanisms offer players the opportunity to bypass certain game elements or progression levels that would otherwise require ...read more

Early Access has become an acceptable period for developers to release their titles in a partially finished state. This method allows them to gather feedback from players and refine the game based on their experiences before the final ...read more

We often hear about studios switching from one engine to another. One such studio was once a major user and supporter of the CryEngine, but recently made headlines for discontinuing its use. We investigate what led to this decision and ...read more

Thanks to technological advances, many mobile games offer features that not only provide entertainment but also collect data about users' activities. ...read more

This also applies to our ability to track and analyze user behavior across different platforms and applications. One particularly interesting ...read more

Docker has revolutionized the way we deploy and run applications, but like any technology, it also brings its challenges. A common problem is debugging containers when something goes wrong. Whether it's an application crash or a ...read more

Modding has always been a cornerstone of community engagement and creativity. It allows players to extend the lifespan and depth of their favorite games by creating new content, improving existing features, or even enabling entirely new ...read more

Quantum computing is a groundbreaking field that has the potential to revolutionize various industries, including gaming. This blog post explores how quantum computing could impact game design and development, focusing on its potential ...read more

Early access models are becoming increasingly popular, offering developers the opportunity to gather feedback and refine their games before release. One game that has successfully implemented this model is Valheim, developed by Iron Gate ...read more