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Control and Agency in Interactive Media
2025-03-04 01:44:55 🚀︎ New
Interactive experiences have become a cornerstone of engagement and storytelling. At the heart of these immersive interactions lies a fundamental ...read more

Why Some Devs Still Use Notepad (And Why You Shouldn't)
2025-05-21 18:51:12 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often use various tools to efficiently write, test, and debug code. However, some developers prefer simple text editors like Notepad for their programming tasks. This blog post explains why some developers prefer Notepad over ...read more

The Game Changer in Cross-Cultural Online Conversations
2025-09-29 05:34:06 🚀︎ New
Intercultural online conversations have become a cornerstone of global communication. They're not just about exchanging ideas and opinions, but also about understanding different perspectives, fostering empathy, and building bridges ...read more

Do Indies Represent the True Future of Gaming?
2025-07-25 09:14:18 🚀︎ New
Two distinct camps often engage in a passionate debate: the indie scene versus the AAA (Triple-A) giants. This blog post analyzes this ongoing debate ...read more

Best Engines for Puzzle Games
2025-05-31 01:44:36 ♻︎ Updated
Puzzle games are a popular genre among gamers of all ages, offering complex and engaging challenges that require strategic thinking and creativity. To create the best puzzle games, developers rely on powerful engines with robust tools and ...read more

Using ML to Generate Realistic Player Voice Synthesis
2025-05-27 09:21:46 ♻︎ Updated
The era of robotic, generic player voices is over. What if your in-game avatar could speak with a voice as unique and expressive as your own, synthesizing each word dynamically and with stunning realism? Machine learning not only generates ...read more

Your Game Is Always Online-And So Are You
2025-08-06 07:14:26 🚀︎ New
Understanding the implications of always-online features in games can help you make your gaming experience more effective. This blog post delves into ...read more

Launching Without Localization-Big Mistake
2025-05-12 16:09:30 ♻︎ Updated
Success is often measured not only by a title's creativity and innovation, but also by how well it appeals to its target audience. A common pitfall many developers fall into, especially when releasing their games globally, is neglecting ...read more

The -You Think You Do, But You Don-t- Fallacy
2025-05-21 00:35:51 ♻︎ Updated
Frustration is ubiquitous. It can have countless causes, but a particularly insidious form of frustration arises when developers fall victim to the so-called "you think you know what to do, but you don't" fallacy. This cognitive bias ...read more

Developing proprietary 5G modems: Why?
2025-05-15 23:26:43 🚀︎ New
In the rapidly evolving world of telecommunications, the deployment of fifth-generation (5G) networks has become a pivotal focus. As smartphones continue to be at the forefront of mobile technology, they are not only integral components ...read more

Why Your Gaming Platform Knows Your Credit Score
2025-05-09 03:59:42 🚀︎ New
It may come as a surprise that these seemingly innocuous platforms collect and analyze data about their users-information that can sometimes include ...read more

Should AI dubbing be banned for ethical reasons?
2025-05-13 13:33:20 ♻︎ Updated
A controversial topic that has sparked considerable debate is whether dubbing using artificial intelligence (AI) should be banned on ethical grounds. This blog post examines both sides of this argument, considering the implications for ...read more

Why Race Conditions Are the Worst Bugs
2025-06-05 00:26:17 🚀︎ New
Bugs can be as diverse as the stars in the sky. Race conditions are among the most insidious and difficult to fix. This blog post explores why race conditions are considered the worst bugs, examines their nature, their impact on systems, ...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

32GB RAM is Overkill for Most Developers
2025-05-21 09:41:01 ♻︎ Updated
Performance and efficiency are crucial. With technological advances, developers often face a crossroads regarding hardware specifications: Should they invest in high-end devices with top-of-the-line components, or will cheaper options ...read more

The Philosophy of Emergent Gameplay: Unplanned Stories
2025-07-18 13:57:34 🚀︎ New
There's a fascinating concept called "emergent gameplay," which refers to the unplanned and unpredictable outcomes in a game's virtual environment. ...read more

Are We Mistaking Engagement for Learning in Game-Based Education?
2025-07-09 20:14:23 🚀︎ New
Game-based learning has proven to be a promising approach to engage students and improve their learning outcomes. However, there's a danger that we may confuse engagement with games with real learning. This blog post explores this ...read more

Leveraging Windows Task Scheduler for Automated Dev Tasks
2025-05-25 12:28:22 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often find themselves in situations where repetitive tasks can be automated to save time and increase efficiency. Microsoft Windows offers a powerful tool called Task Scheduler that automates various development tasks-from ...read more

The Problem with -Modding Dependence' in PC Gaming
2025-05-13 20:48:45 🚀︎ New
There's an interesting dynamic between players and developers. One phenomenon that's becoming increasingly prominent is the reliance many players have on modding their games. While mods can significantly personalize games and increase ...read more

Colorblind Modes: Why Do So Many Games Get Them Wrong?
2025-05-21 19:54:17 ♻︎ Updated
Colors play a crucial role in the visual appeal and aesthetics of games. However, for the estimated 285 million people worldwide who suffer from color blindness or have difficulty distinguishing certain colors (according to the World ...read more