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The Role of Nostalgia in Social Media Revivals (Hi, MySpace?)
2025-05-21 22:24:19 ♻︎ Updated
Nostalgia has become a powerful tool for user acquisition. This blog post explores how nostalgia is playing a significant role in the revival of social media platforms like MySpace and what impact this trend might have on the future of ...read more
The Science of Sound Design: How Audio Shapes Gameplay
2025-06-17 22:10:58 🚀︎ New
While graphics and game mechanics often reach their limits, one often overlooked aspect has proven to be a powerful tool for enhancing the gaming ...read more
The Role of Awards in Glorifying Crunch
2025-05-13 00:40:12 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often find themselves in a seemingly endless cycle of pressing deadlines and time pressure, which can lead to exhaustion, stress, and burnout. This phenomenon isn't just about the drive for results; it's become part of the ...read more
Are content warnings excessive or necessary?
2025-06-05 10:25:58 🚀︎ New
Streaming media has become an integral part of our entertainment. From movies and TV shows to video games and live events, platforms offer a wide range of content for different interests and preferences. Given this diversity, however, a ...read more
How Esports is Becoming More Mainstream
2025-05-25 03:12:13 ♻︎ Updated
E-sports, or electronic sports, has evolved from a niche hobby to a mainstream phenomenon in recent years. The growth of e-sports is due to several factors, including technological advances, changing cultural attitudes, and strategic ...read more
A New Era of User Participation
2025-10-01 15:44:16 🚀︎ New
Our understanding of how data is collected, stored, and used is also changing. The landscape of surveillance and data protection has fundamentally ...read more
Opening Projects in Sublime Text
2025-10-14 09:31:05 🚀︎ New
Sublime Text is a powerful and versatile code editor that's popular with developers due to its speed, ease of use, and extensive plugin ecosystem. Whether you're new to Sublime Text or an experienced user looking to streamline your ...read more
ML-Enhanced Voice Recognition in Games
2025-09-25 03:06:19 🚀︎ New
Speech recognition in games has often been a frustrating, hit-or-miss affair. But what if our virtual characters could truly *hear* and *understand* us, responding to our spoken commands and emotions with utmost precision? Machine learning ...read more
Why You Should Prototype Before Coding
2025-05-21 16:40:34 ♻︎ Updated
Efficiency and user satisfaction are paramount. As a UI/UX designer, you likely spend a lot of time crafting engaging user interfaces that not only look appealing but also effectively serve their purpose. One important step in this process ...read more
The 4-Day Workweek: Why It’s Closer Than You Think
2025-06-05 19:22:51 🚀︎ New
The concept of a shorter workweek has gained traction as more and more companies experiment with alternative working hours to improve employee well-being and productivity. This shift is particularly significant in countries like Iceland, ...read more
Best Free HDRIs for Lighting
2025-05-10 17:47:04 ♻︎ Updated
High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI) has become an essential tool for creating realistic lighting scenarios. HDRI files map a wide spectrum of light intensities - from dark shadows to bright highlights - and allow artists to simulate various ...read more
Top 5 Mistakes Developers Make When Using AI Prompts
2025-05-26 02:16:26 ♻︎ Updated
AI prompts: a key to immersive gaming experiences, but often misused, with devastating consequences. This blog post isn't just a warning, but a blunt exposé of the five most serious mistakes developers make when using AI prompts. It shows ...read more
Natural Language Descriptions of Bugs
2025-05-25 17:00:41 ♻︎ Updated
The ultimate game development dream: players can describe bugs in their own words, and the game understands and responds. With the increasing integration of artificial intelligence into gameplay, this fascinating concept is evolving from ...read more
Auto-Bans and the Surveillance Behind Them
2025-04-16 20:49:11 🚀︎ New
However, with this convenience comes growing concerns about user privacy and the methods these platforms use to ensure fair play in their games. One ...read more
The Emergence of Meta-Nations
2025-10-07 15:59:06 🚀︎ New
The perception and interaction of virtual spaces has changed significantly. From gaming platforms to social networks, people are spending more time online than ever before. This trend affects not only digital immersion but also the ...read more
Why Some People Delete Apps Cold Turkey (And If It Works)
2025-11-01 19:02:45 🚀︎ New
We're constantly surrounded by a multitude of applications that promise to simplify our lives in one way or another. However, over time, many users feel overwhelmed by the number of installed apps and consider deleting them all at ...read more
Developers vs. AI: Who’s Really in Control of the Codebase?
2025-05-30 03:05:58 ♻︎ Updated
The battlefield for code control is set: human developers versus AI systems. Artificial intelligence is increasingly dictating the codebase—so who really holds the power in game development? This blog post delves into the heart of this ...read more
Reset vs Revert in Git
2025-05-26 14:34:34 ♻︎ Updated
Welcome to this deep dive into the world of version control with Git. We'll introduce two essential commands for managing your repository history: "git reset" and "git revert." These commands are basic tools you can use to navigate changes ...read more
The Balance Between NPC Autonomy and Developer Control
2025-05-15 11:19:31 ♻︎ Updated
The ultimate balancing act in game development is balancing NPC autonomy with developer control. This blog post explores the complexities of managing artificial intelligence in games and highlights the crucial strategies for endowing ...read more
Writing Prompts for AI Design Tools
2025-05-26 22:42:36 ♻︎ Updated
AI design tools: While powerful, they are only as effective as the prompts they drive. In the demanding world of game development, simply using these tools isn't enough; the art of writing prompts is the key differentiator. This blog post ...read more