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Game Characters That Learn Your Emotions: Harmless or Horrifying?
2025-05-18 00:08:35 🚀︎ New
Thanks to advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and facial recognition technology, gamers increasingly find themselves in a world where their ...read more
The Biggest Gaming Privacy Scandals (And Lessons Learned)
2025-08-19 15:43:58 🚀︎ New
Wherever players immerse themselves in virtual worlds, data privacy has become a critical issue. Gamers unknowingly disclose an incredible amount of personal information and often unknowingly share sensitive data with developers and third ...read more
Context Window Constraints and Prompts
2025-07-07 05:21:56 🚀︎ New
Context Window Limitations: The invisible shackles that restrict the true potential of AI in game development. As we push the boundaries of immersive experiences, these limitations become critical obstacles and determine how effectively we ...read more
The Most Considerate Tutorial Designs
2025-08-04 04:48:56 🚀︎ New
Tutorials play a crucial role in introducing complex mechanics and systems. While some tutorials can be frustratingly opaque or overly simplistic, others are carefully crafted to ensure player engagement and understanding. This blog post ...read more
Tetris Effect: A Hypnotic Reinvention of a Classic
2025-05-15 00:10:12 ♻︎ Updated
Few titles have managed to captivate audiences and influence culture as profoundly as Tetris. Released in 1984 by Russian software developer Alexey Pajitnov, this simple yet addictive puzzle game has transcended generations and platforms, ...read more
Balancing AI Innovation with Player Rights and Privacy
2025-05-14 13:23:04 ♻︎ Updated
AI is a powerful ally for game developers. But this technological advancement casts a long shadow: the potential impact on player rights and privacy. This blog post explores the delicate balance between AI innovation and player protection ...read more
Should AI Be Used to Generate Controversial Storylines?
2025-07-19 02:51:13 🚀︎ New
Should we let artificial intelligence shape our most controversial storylines? This blog post explores the bold yet ethically challenging intersection of AI and sensitive topics in game development, asking whether the efficiency of ...read more
-Just Ship It- Backfired
2025-05-24 14:55:59 ♻︎ Updated
Software development, especially in the fast-paced world of game development, can be an exciting yet challenging endeavor. A common phrase that crops up repeatedly in project meetings is "Just ship it." While this mantra may sound like a ...read more
Why Ken Levine’s Vision Fractured Bioshock
2025-08-16 14:19:05 🚀︎ New
BioShock Infinite, published in 2013 by Irrational Games (now 2K Australia), is a first-person shooter video game characterized by its complex ...read more
Can AI-Generated Assets Adapt to Dynamic Art Styles in Narrative Games?
2025-06-01 07:13:43 ♻︎ Updated
AI-generated assets aren't static creations; they're evolving into chameleons, dynamically adapting to any art style in narrative games and fundamentally changing visual storytelling. This blog post explores how AI is not just supporting ...read more
Invisible Eyes: Tracking Scripts in Gaming Apps
2025-03-29 21:09:11 🚀︎ New
While these games offer endless entertainment and the opportunity to connect with friends, there are growing concerns about the potential misuse of ...read more
The Hidden Costs of -Free' Mobile Games
2025-05-14 06:45:46 🚀︎ New
Many titles lure players with the promise of endless entertainment and excitement—all for free. Behind this seemingly generous facade, however, lies a realm where developers employ psychological tactics to manipulate user behavior and ...read more
How to Split Your Community with Map Packs
2025-09-18 15:46:59 🚀︎ New
Developers are constantly faced with the challenge of developing new content. One effective way to maintain player engagement is through card packs—expansions that introduce new cards or modes to a game. While these can be a successful ...read more
Are -energy systems- just artificial barriers to extort payments?
2025-05-18 00:20:37 ♻︎ Updated
One issue is attracting increasing attention among gamers and industry experts: the use of energy systems as a tool to generate additional revenue from players. This practice raises questions about fairness, ethics, and player trust within ...read more
The Hidden Costs of Gaming Gear Upgrades
2025-05-21 21:12:39 ♻︎ Updated
Gaming isn't just a hobby; it's an immersive experience that many take seriously. Gamers invest time and money in upgrading their gear to improve performance, comfort, and immersion. What many don't consider, however, are the hidden costs ...read more
Windows Sandbox: Safe Testing for Devs
2025-05-26 16:14:20 ♻︎ Updated
We're constantly looking for ways to create a safe and conductive environment for testing new applications or features without impacting our core operating system. This is where Windows Sandbox comes in-a feature introduced by Microsoft ...read more
Why do gamers shame mobile players as -not real gamers-?
2025-05-24 12:27:32 ♻︎ Updated
Gamers, like any other community, often have their own ideas and standards about what constitutes a true gamer. This belief system can sometimes lead to people who enjoy playing on mobile platforms being stigmatized or belittled. We want ...read more
Dialogue Trees That Insult the Player
2025-05-14 00:14:13 ♻︎ Updated
Every element contributes significantly to the gaming experience. One area that often frustrates developers is the dialogue trees in games. When these dialogues offend or annoy players, it not only breaks immersion but also leaves a bitter ...read more
The Ethics of Gamified Surveillance
2025-08-10 21:55:59 🚀︎ New
Gamification has proven to be a powerful tool for engaging users in a variety of activities beyond traditional methods. From fitness tracking apps to corporate training platforms, gamification is increasingly being used to make processes ...read more
How to Use GitHub Actions for CI/CD
2025-05-20 18:18:03 ♻︎ Updated
GitHub Actions is a powerful tool from GitHub for automating your software development workflows. It enables continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines directly within the GitHub platform, simplifying the process of building, ...read more