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The Role of Failure in Gaming: Why Losing Feels Good
2025-10-18 14:55:42 🚀︎ New
Welcome to a deep dive into the fascinating world of gaming and the profound role failure plays within it. In this analysis, we explore why losing ...read more
When -Just One More Thing- Breaks the Whole Build
2025-05-13 00:32:31 ♻︎ Updated
Where creativity meets technical challenges, developers often find themselves trapped in a seemingly endless cycle of building, testing, and optimizing. Frustration can set in during these moments, especially when seemingly insignificant ...read more
Why Are So Many Retro Games Still Stuck in Legal Limbo?
2025-05-22 06:51:29 ♻︎ Updated
Many retro games find themselves in a particular predicament. These are titles from the past that have piqued our nostalgia, but are often stuck in a legal gray area, meaning they aren't legally accessible or properly remastered. This blog ...read more
Why Are Mobile Controls Still So Bad After All These Years?
2025-05-13 00:38:31 ♻︎ Updated
Consoles and PCs have long been popular with hardcore gamers due to their robust controls. However, mobile gaming has rapidly grown in popularity over the past decade, and smartphones now serve as powerful mobile platforms for games across ...read more
When AI Replicates a Developer’s Unique Style: Ownership Questions
2025-05-29 21:33:25 ♻︎ Updated
The ultimate creative frontier in game development is here: artificial intelligence (AI) that not only supports, but replicates a developer's unique artistic signature. This blog post isn't just about the stunning implications of ...read more
When Silence Is the End of Development
2025-05-12 12:11:56 ♻︎ Updated
Silence is often misinterpreted as progress or even success. However, extended periods of no communication between developers and their audiences (or stakeholders) often indicate deeper problems within the project that can ultimately lead ...read more
The Unregulated Frontier: Privacy Risks in the Emerging Metaverse
2025-04-07 04:04:43 🚀︎ New
As reality is augmented and transcended by virtual reality (VR) and metaverses, it's important to pause and consider the inherent risks of this ...read more
Will a major studio ever face lawsuits over predatory monetization?
2025-07-09 17:32:43 🚀︎ New
The lines between fair business practices and predatory tactics are often blurred. As consumers become increasingly comfortable with in-app purchases and microtransactions, concerns are growing that major studios could be sued for ...read more
The Ethics of Creating Multiple Online Personas
2025-07-03 20:52:09 🚀︎ New
The way we present ourselves online has become increasingly complex. Thanks to social media platforms and messaging apps, it's not uncommon for people to have multiple online personas. Whether for different audiences or simply to express ...read more
The Ethics of Using AI to Clone Deceased Voice Actors
2025-08-31 06:07:51 🚀︎ New
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant advances. One particularly interesting application of AI is the potential to recreate, or "clone," deceased voice actors for new projects. This blog post explores the risks, threats, and ...read more
The Dark Side of Hyper-Realistic Graphics
2025-06-03 09:11:07 🚀︎ New
One trend that's increasingly coming to the forefront is the relentless pursuit of hyperrealism in graphics. While this trend toward more immersive and detailed visuals can undoubtedly improve player immersion and engagement, it also comes ...read more
When New Levels Broke Old Saves
2025-08-09 00:17:37 🚀︎ New
A common source of frustration for developers is incompatibilities between new levels or updates and existing save games. This issue, in which a player's progress becomes obsolete due to changes to game mechanics or design elements during ...read more
What Made Katamari Damacy So Unique?
2025-07-05 23:43:11 🚀︎ New
Katamari Damacy, developed by Namco and released in 2004, revolutionized our perception of casual gaming. Its unique blend of physics-based gameplay, ...read more
The Ethics of Fan Games (And Why Nintendo Keeps Killing Them)
2025-05-24 08:40:06 ♻︎ Updated
Fan creations have long been a source of creativity and passion for gamers. These fan-made games, often inspired by popular franchises like Mario or Zelda, are a labor of love for both developers and fans. However, there is also a ...read more
The Indie Revolution: How Small Studios Are Redefining Gaming Narratives
2025-05-18 22:49:24 ♻︎ Updated
One could argue that the biggest shift in recent years has been the emergence and success of indie game studios. These small teams, often characterized by their low budgets or elaborate marketing campaigns, have managed to captivate their ...read more
Foxconn labor controversies persist: Why?
2025-01-11 17:33:31 🚀︎ New
Foxconn, officially known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., is one of the largest electronics contract manufacturing companies in the world. It has been a key player in assembling products for some of the biggest names in ...read more
The Role of User Reviews in Mobile Game Success
2025-06-01 12:32:43 ♻︎ Updated
Success is often measured not only by critical acclaim, but also by user engagement and satisfaction. One crucial factor that can significantly influence a game's performance on both iOS and Android platforms is user reviews. These ...read more
The Legal Fight for the Right to Play Offline
2025-08-09 11:38:50 🚀︎ New
Many gamers and consumers are fighting for their right to play games offline. This blog post explores the growing movement advocating for legal recognition of the right to play video games without an internet connection. It discusses its ...read more
The Ethics of Emulation: Piracy or Preservation?
2025-05-14 05:51:54 ♻︎ Updated
Emulation has become a controversial topic. At its core, emulation is the process of running software designed for one system on another. This can range from simple tasks like playing an old video game console on a modern computer to more ...read more
Why We Stopped Celebrating All-Nighters
2025-06-01 06:04:30 ♻︎ Updated
In the caffeine-fueled world of software development, all-nighters have long been part of the culture. They were seen as a mark of dedication and hard work. But over time, many developers began to question whether all-nighters were ...read more