Info- 69465: player engagement, user engagement, Video games

Memes play an important role in sharing and expressing our passion for gaming. They can range from genuinely funny and creative to downright embarrassing. To appreciate this unique aspect of online gaming communities, it's important to ...read more

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that came into force in Europe on May 25, 2018. It replaced the previous EU directive and is intended to give European Union (EU) citizens more control ...read more

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. From connecting with friends and family to following celebrities and brands, social platforms have transformed the way we interact and share experiences with others. However, ...read more

Welcome to the world where developers like you navigate lines of code and pixelated landscapes. It's a place filled with excitement, success, and, oh yes, frustration—exactly the kind of frustration that comes from encountering ...read more

Streaming platforms have become an integral part of our entertainment lives. From music to video content, these platforms offer a wide range of user-generated and curated content that users can access at any time. An important aspect of ...read more

From smartphones to smart homes, companies and governments collect vast amounts of information about where we are and what we do. Despite public ...read more

There's a unique genre that captivates gamers worldwide: "Soulslike" games. This subgenre is characterized by challenging game mechanics, relentless ...read more

Excitement often gives way to another kind of exhaustion as developers must overcome the challenges after launch. This phase, known as "post-launch fatigue," can be just as stressful as the initial launch phase, but is characterized by ...read more

Artificial intelligence is an integral part of modern game development, promising enhanced gameplay and immersive experiences. But it raises a troubling question: Is AI inadvertently leading games to a sterile, formulaic homogeneity? This ...read more

A term that has gained increasing traction is "Early Access." This release model allows players to purchase a game before it's fully completed, giving them the opportunity to test and influence the development process. While this approach ...read more

Streaming platforms represent convenience and instant gratification. Users expect to find the next series or movie they'd most like to watch almost instantly. Given this expectation, one important aspect often underestimated by both ...read more

Fans aren't just consumers; they're co-creators. Many talented individuals and communities pour their passion into developing sequels that often rival the quality and depth of the original games. Here, we explore some of the most ambitious ...read more

They often rely on tracking and data collection to optimize performance, personalize content, and ensure security. However, this practice raises ...read more

Mobile gaming has become one of the most accessible and diverse forms of play. Given advances in technology and creative design, the question arises whether mobile games can achieve the status traditionally associated with art. This blog ...read more

One particular economic model has become increasingly prevalent, but it polarizes both players and critics: cosmetic microtransactions. These are small in-game purchases that allow players to customize their virtual experience with items ...read more

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

Monitors aren't just screens; they're essential tools that significantly impact your gaming experience. Many manufacturers take advantage of this by marketing their products as gaming monitors, often charging a premium price. But what's ...read more

One trend is increasing increasing traction: pay-to-win mechanics. These are game elements that allow players to purchase virtual goods or currencies within a game with real money, thereby gaining an advantage over players who do not spend ...read more

We often face countless challenges that can lead to considerable frustration. One of these is the behavior of enemy AI when players interact with the pause menu. This blog post examines this specific issue in detail, breaking it down into ...read more

Accessibility has become a central issue. Including neurodiverse gamers—that is, players with different brain functions that influence how they perceive, process, and express information—not only promotes diversity and inclusivity, but ...read more