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No built-in VPN service: Why?
2025-05-15 23:30:40 🚀︎ New
In today's digital age, privacy and security are paramount concerns for smartphone users. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a valuable tool that encrypts all data transmitted between your device and the internet, masking your IP address ...read more

From Memes to Marketing: How Studios Exploit Fan Creativity
2025-05-22 22:24:03 ♻︎ Updated
One thing remains constant: fan creativity. Video game fans not only love playing, but also create content around the games—be it through fan art, fan fiction, or, most notably, memes. These memes often capture the essence of a game and ...read more

The Disturbing Trend of Stalkers Using Game APIs
2025-06-15 14:23:35 🚀︎ New
Gamers are increasingly using game APIs to enhance their gaming experience. These APIs allow developers to integrate various features and services directly into games, providing players with a more immersive and interactive gaming ...read more

How do -VIP tiers- psychologically trap high spenders?
2025-05-14 18:53:06 ♻︎ Updated
Developers are developing increasingly sophisticated monetization strategies. One of these is the introduction of VIP or loyalty tiers—tiers that users can reach by spending real money in the app. These VIP tiers often offer exclusive ...read more

Why Some Games Need Years to Recover from a Bad Launch
2025-06-02 02:02:29 ♻︎ Updated
A game's release is often just the beginning. Many games face significant issues after launch that can take months or even years to resolve. This blog post explores why some games take longer to recover from a poor launch and discusses the ...read more

The Curse of Perfectionism in Solo Dev
2025-05-18 15:40:16 ♻︎ Updated
Solo developers often fall into a vicious cycle of frustration triggered by their relentless pursuit of perfection. This curse poses a particular challenge for those who wear multiple hats—from designers to programmers to marketers to ...read more

Is the mobile market oversaturated with low-effort trash?
2025-06-03 08:52:08 ♻︎ Updated
Mobile gaming has become a cornerstone of modern entertainment. Billions of users use various apps on their smartphones and tablets, meaning the market is brimming with games for every taste and preference. Amidst this vast offering, ...read more

Speedrunners and Accessibility: An Unlikely Allyship?
2025-05-17 05:43:40 ♻︎ Updated
Two seemingly disparate groups often go unnoticed: speedrunners and gamers with disabilities. These communities share one thing in common: they challenge conventional norms and push boundaries to achieve their goals in video games. But ...read more

Intellectual Property Issues Around AI-Generated Game Assets
2025-05-26 14:06:54 ♻︎ Updated
A critical legal minefield is opening up: intellectual property. This blog post explores the complex IP issues surrounding AI-generated game content and advises developers to navigate this treacherous terrain with extreme caution to avoid ...read more

Why are mobile game trailers so misleading?
2025-06-03 03:51:56 ♻︎ Updated
Trailers play a crucial role in showcasing a game's offerings. They pique the excitement and interest of potential players, but surprisingly, many mobile game trailers can be highly misleading. This blog post explores why mobile game ...read more

Overpriced accessories: $100 for a polished cloth?
2025-01-23 11:14:25 🚀︎ New
In today's digital age, smartphones have become an integral part of our lives. They serve as cameras, music players, gaming consoles, and much more. However, one aspect that often gets overlooked is the cost of accessories for these ...read more

Why Do Racing Games Keep Ignoring Physics?
2025-05-18 11:16:39 ♻︎ Updated
Especially in the competitive and immersive world of racing games, physics is often overlooked or simplified. Players may notice inconsistencies between real-world game mechanics and those simulated in these games. This blog post explores ...read more

Can't use iMessage on iPad with Android phone: Why?
2025-05-16 20:06:45 🚀︎ New
iMessage, Apple's proprietary messaging service, is designed to seamlessly integrate across Apple devices. However, users who attempt to use iMessage on an iPad with an Android phone may encounter limitations or errors. This blog post will ...read more

The Hidden Horror of Pathologic’s Punishing Design
2025-06-16 19:50:44 🚀︎ New
Pathologic, a Soviet-themed point-and-click adventure game released in 2004 by Russian developer Microsoft Research Moscow, is notorious for its ...read more

iOS versions lack public changelogs for minor patches: Why?
2025-01-30 06:57:05 🚀︎ New
In today's tech-driven world, keeping users informed about updates and changes to their devices is crucial. However, many iPhone users have noticed a notable absence of public changelogs when Apple releases minor updates to iOS-updates ...read more

Why do platforms treat customers like criminals with DRM?
2025-05-25 15:50:21 🚀︎ New
Content creators and platforms often use digital rights management (DRM) to protect their intellectual property. However, this practice has sparked considerable controversy, as many customers feel unfairly treated and devalued by the ...read more

The Most Infamous Always-Online Game Failures
2025-05-30 07:32:25 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often push the boundaries and incorporate innovative features to enhance the player experience. However, some games have fallen into the trap of overly ambitious online requirements, ultimately leading to their failure. This ...read more

Our NPCs Walked Off the Earth
2025-05-11 17:35:37 ♻︎ Updated
Hello, dear readers! Today we're addressing a topic familiar to many game developers: frustration. Specifically, we're addressing a particularly challenging aspect of game development: when non-playable characters (NPCs) don't behave as ...read more

What If Game Preservation Was Mandatory?
2025-06-09 13:59:20 🚀︎ New
Video games are a unique art and cultural form. They offer immersive experiences that transport players to other worlds, challenge their skills, and ...read more

What Tools Will Replace GitHub in Web3?
2025-06-02 13:42:57 ♻︎ Updated
A question that increasingly concerns both developers and tech enthusiasts is: Which tools will replace GitHub in the Web 3 space? The deeper we delve into the concepts of decentralized applications (dApps) and blockchain technology, the ...read more