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What If Halo Had Stayed a Mac Game?
2025-07-22 16:12:54 🚀︎ New
What-if scenarios are often explored to imagine alternate realities. Today, we delve into a fascinating "what-if" scenario: What if Halo had remained ...read more

How Mobile Games Normalized Pay-to-Win (And Why It Spreads)
2025-09-05 14:03:16 🚀︎ New
A particular monetization tactic has gained increasing traction in recent years. It involves deliberately aligning game design with the intention of rewarding players who spend real money with virtual currency or exclusive items-often ...read more

The Role of Mental Health in Indie Failure
2025-05-21 06:44:34 ♻︎ Updated
Passion and perseverance are often cited as key factors for success. Less discussed, but perhaps equally important, is the role of mental health in this community. This blog post explores how mental health can impact an indie developer's ...read more

The Physics Engine Arms Race: From Ragdolls to Destruction
2025-02-23 10:08:50 🚀︎ New
Engines like Unity or Unreal Engine play a crucial role, especially in first-person shooters and action-adventure games that simulate real-world ...read more

Is original content just a marketing gimmick?
2025-05-13 18:55:29 ♻︎ Updated
Creatives and marketers are constantly looking for new ways to capture and retain their audience's attention. One popular strategy is promoting original content as a key differentiator of their offerings. However, this trend raises ...read more

Why do platforms greenlight sequels nobody asked for?
2025-06-03 08:49:29 ♻︎ Updated
There's a fascinating phenomenon: seemingly unnecessary or unwanted sequels are released, becoming part of our binge-watchable series. This blog post explores why platforms produce such sequels and what factors influence these decisions.read more

Why Your Game Difficulty Might Change Based on Ad Potential
2025-06-12 00:21:57 🚀︎ New
However, this seemingly unrelated topic has significant implications for both players and developers. In this blog post, we explore why your game's ...read more

When Your Team-s Creativity Becomes a Liability
2025-05-24 20:58:52 ♻︎ Updated
Creativity can be both a blessing and a curse. While it fuels innovation and problem-solving, it can also lead to chaos, confusion, and wasted time if not used properly. This blog post explores scenarios where your team's creativity ...read more

I Used AI to Write a Controversial Storyline-Now I’m Cancelled
2025-05-28 18:18:03 ♻︎ Updated
I used AI for my game's story, which led to its cancellation. This isn't a warning from the future, but rather my personal experience. This blog post ruthlessly exposes the unforeseen consequences of entrusting the narrative to artificial ...read more

AI Will Make 3D Artists Obsolete
2025-06-02 02:08:23 ♻︎ Updated
Professionals in various fields are increasingly concerned that artificial intelligence (AI) could render their skills obsolete. This blog post explores how AI technologies, particularly advances in 3D graphics and texturing tools, could ...read more

When Game AI Becomes Too Human-And Too Creepy
2025-09-26 23:45:41 🚀︎ New
Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been a double-edged sword. While it enables dynamic and responsive environments that enhance player immersion, there's always the risk that AI can veer into unsettling territory, unsettling or even ...read more

Breaking Multiplayer-Again
2025-05-31 14:40:44 ♻︎ Updated
Developers put their heart and soul into creating immersive experiences for players. But as any experienced gamer knows, even the most well-intentioned games can sometimes fall victim to technical issues or design flaws that cause ...read more

Why do most mobile games lack meaningful endings?
2025-05-29 09:35:21 ♻︎ Updated
Where convenience and accessibility are paramount, many games focus on quick thrills and sustained engagement rather than a deep, satisfying gameplay experience. This blog post explores why so many mobile games lack meaningful endings and ...read more

Interactive Rebase for Clean Histories
2025-05-19 17:28:42 ♻︎ Updated
Welcome to our latest exploration of the world of version control and Git! Today we're diving deep into one of Git's most powerful yet underutilized features: interactive rebase. This tool not only allows you to rewrite history, but also ...read more

Retro Gaming and the Evolution of Multiplayer Experiences
2025-05-11 20:17:21 ♻︎ Updated
Parallels can often be found between past and present, much like a river meanders through history. One such parallel is the evolution of multiplayer experiences in retro gaming compared to today's digital landscape. This blog post explores ...read more

Beyond DRM: Always-Online as a Surveillance Mechanism
2025-03-22 06:47:02 🚀︎ New
While DRM is often associated with curbing game piracy and protecting intellectual property, the "always-online" feature is gaining increasing ...read more

The Creepy Future of Personalized Ads Based on Your Facial Reactions
2025-03-17 20:30:25 🚀︎ New
From personalized product recommendations to targeted advertising, the use of data analytics in consumer marketing is becoming increasingly ...read more

How Some Updates Make Games Unplayable
2025-05-13 08:30:04 ♻︎ Updated
They often face challenges that can lead to significant frustration. These issues range from technical glitches to unexpected player reactions. In this blog post, we explore how certain updates can render a game unplayable, focusing on ...read more

Future of Performance Optimization Tools
2025-05-18 08:56:13 ♻︎ Updated
With rising user expectations and the expectation that applications work flawlessly across a variety of devices and networks, performance optimization tools have become an essential part of software development. Let's look ahead and ...read more

Will iPhone/Android hardware ever rival handheld consoles?
2025-05-19 08:56:05 ♻︎ Updated
The gaming landscape has changed dramatically over the years-from bulky consoles to sleek portable devices. With technological advances, the question remains whether smartphones like iPhones and Android devices can match or even surpass ...read more