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A Eulogy for the Middle: Why Gaming’s Future is Either $1 or $100
2025-04-27 14:59:01 🚀︎ New
One question looms large above all others: What's next for the industry? While giants like Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo remain firmly entrenched at ...read more

The Birth of eSports: From Basement Tournaments to Stadiums
2025-03-10 14:59:18 🚀︎ New
Gaming was often considered a niche hobby for a small group of enthusiasts. However, over the past decade, the perception and importance of video ...read more

How Fake ‘Steam Support’ Agents Steal Thousands of Accounts Daily
2025-06-01 04:33:22 🚀︎ New
Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated. One threat particularly prevalent in the gaming community is phishing scams targeting Steam accounts. These scammers pose as legitimate services to trick users into revealing ...read more

Gesture Controls Are Usually Bad UX
2025-05-12 05:10:27 ♻︎ Updated
User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) are of utmost importance. As technology advances, our methods for seamlessly using interfaces must also evolve. One increasingly popular method is gesture control. Although they seem intuitive ...read more

How Pay-to-Win Affects Game Longevity
2025-06-22 12:30:28 🚀︎ New
Developers always strive to engage players while ensuring a lasting and entertaining gaming experience. A particularly controversial topic in game design is the implementation of pay-to-win (PTW) mechanisms. This blog post explores how PTW ...read more

How to Misread Your Audience in One Tweet
2025-05-21 00:48:39 ♻︎ Updated
Misunderstandings can arise as quickly as a tweet. Developers put their heart and soul into creating engaging games that resonate with players. But what happens when a developer inadvertently misses the mark? This blog post explores how a ...read more

When Creative Work Becomes Prompt Engineering
2025-08-08 09:18:32 🚀︎ New
Creativity isn't just about art or design; it's become synonymous with timely engineering. This blog post explores how traditional creative processes are evolving into a more interactive and dynamic form known as "timely engineering." We ...read more

The Dangers of Letting Players Break Your Game
2025-06-02 08:18:23 ♻︎ Updated
One of the most difficult balances to strike is creating a compelling story while maintaining control over the gameplay experience. This delicate balance becomes especially challenging when developers give players a high degree of agency ...read more

Why Some Developers Embrace Modding Culture
2025-05-31 08:50:48 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often find themselves in an interesting paradox. While they sometimes frown upon unauthorized modifications (mods) to their games, many understand and appreciate the benefits of modding culture. This blog post explores why some ...read more

The Rise of Player-Owned Game Economies
2025-05-23 04:34:50 ♻︎ Updated
Blockchain technology has proven to be a disruptive force across various industries, and gaming is no exception. One of the most significant impacts of blockchain in gaming is its potential to empower player economies in video games. This ...read more

The Role of Acquisitions in Killing Games
2025-05-27 21:43:44 ♻︎ Updated
Developers face numerous challenges that can significantly impact their projects. Acquisitions by larger companies are a key factor in game failure. This blog post explores how acquisitions hamper creativity and innovation in game ...read more

Player Consent and AI-Driven Personalization
2025-07-06 02:39:04 🚀︎ New
A fundamental ethical question demands our attention: Do we truly respect player consent, or are we simply leveraging data to drive engagement? This blog post is a provocative call to action, emphasizing the vital importance of obtaining ...read more

Patch Tuesday Panic
2025-05-14 21:37:01 ♻︎ Updated
It's an unwritten rule that every day is patch day for developers. However, one particular Tuesday is a time when the pressure to patch can be particularly intense—colloquially known among developers as "Patch Tuesday." This blog post ...read more

The Best Offline Games for When You Unplug
2025-06-05 13:05:25 🚀︎ New
It's easy to get lost in the endless stream of notifications and information overload. With constant connectivity through smartphones, laptops, and tablets, the need for relaxation and real-life interaction with friends and family ...read more

When Polish Becomes a Pitfall
2025-06-02 07:54:00 ♻︎ Updated
Creating engaging and polished games is crucial for attracting and retaining players. But as developers pour their hearts into crafting unique worlds and stories, they often encounter unexpected pitfalls that can leave even the most ...read more

Will AI Art Kill Human Creativity-Or Save It?
2025-05-17 17:45:23 ♻︎ Updated
One of the most exciting and controversial topics is the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on human creativity. Given a future dominated by advanced AI systems, it is important to consider not only the potential threats but also the ...read more

How Some Games Never Recover from a Bad Patch
2025-05-13 19:14:29 ♻︎ Updated
Developers put their heart and soul into crafting experiences that resonate with players. But even the most well-intentioned projects can experience issues after release, leading to what many refer to as "game bugs." This blog explores how ...read more

Our First Game Was... a Learning Experience
2025-05-22 14:03:03 ♻︎ Updated
We often start projects with big ambitions and visions for our game. However, developing your first video game can quickly become a rollercoaster ride full of excitement, frustration, and unexpected challenges. In this blog post, we dive ...read more

We Didn-t Test Enough. Oops.
2025-05-12 08:58:09 ♻︎ Updated
Testing is often viewed as an important but tedious task, easily neglected in favor of faster or more attractive features. This blog post explores a common scenario where developers fail to test adequately, leading to significant ...read more

Are mobile gamers less -respected- than PC/console players?
2025-05-26 02:42:58 ♻︎ Updated
Platforms such as PCs, consoles, and smartphones each appeal to different types of gamers. As with any community, perceptions often vary depending on the preferred platform. This leads some to question whether mobile gamers are less ...read more