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The Impact of Game Reviews on Indie Game Success
2025-05-18 06:32:34 ♻︎ Updated
Success often depends not only on creativity and passion, but also on strategic marketing and critical feedback. Among the various factors that influence a game's visibility and audience engagement, reviews from professional critics play a ...read more

Git Submodules: Managing Dependencies Cleanly
2025-06-08 02:49:05 🚀︎ New
Managing dependencies is an important but challenging task. As projects become more complex, they often rely on third-party libraries and tools to perform certain functions. Integrating these external dependencies can be done manually or ...read more

What happens when streamers own every screen?
2025-07-15 18:27:26 🚀︎ New
The landscape of streaming platforms has been fundamentally changed by the rise of influential content creators, known as streamers. These individuals capture loyal audiences and influence viewer preferences, often with significant ...read more

The Fall of Studios That Ignored Their Fans
2025-05-17 22:39:58 ♻︎ Updated
Studios often find themselves caught between creating compelling games and maintaining close connections with their players. Unfortunately, developers sometimes neglect the importance of fan engagement. This leads to significant player ...read more

Personalized Game Worlds via AI
2025-05-21 11:09:21 ♻︎ Updated
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't just a tool; it's a game changer transforming various industries, including gaming. Looking ahead to the future of gaming, one trend stands out: the creation of personalized game worlds through AI. This ...read more

Are we heading toward a streaming monopoly with Disney, Netflix, and Amazon?
2025-05-14 15:12:45 ♻︎ Updated
The traditional boundaries between media, entertainment, and technology are blurring at an unprecedented pace. At the forefront of this transformation are three giants: Disney, Netflix, and Amazon. These giants have not only upheld ...read more

How Some Games Rely Too Much on DLC Revenue
2025-05-11 14:04:00 ♻︎ Updated
Developers are constantly challenged to create engaging experiences that not only captivate players but also keep them interested. One of the most important revenue generators for many game developers is downloadable content (DLC). While ...read more

Pro models use stainless steel while cheaper phones don't: Why?
2025-02-13 08:49:47 🚀︎ New
When it comes to smartphones, the materials used in their construction can significantly impact a device's performance, durability, and overall user experience. One such material is stainless steel, which has become increasingly popular ...read more

How -Celeste' Redefined Accessibility Without Compromising Vision
2025-06-01 05:27:42 ♻︎ Updated
Accessibility is often a controversial topic. Developers must balance technical requirements and player expectations to create immersive experiences that engage and delight all players. Celeste is a great example of how a game can redefine ...read more

Why Touchscreens Are Still a Gimmick for Devs
2025-05-16 20:52:28 ♻︎ Updated
It's not uncommon to hear that touchscreens are still a gimmick in development. This blog post explores why that might be and discusses some practical reasons why developers continue to prefer traditional input methods to touchscreen ...read more

Why "This Phone Changed My Life" Videos Are Mostly Nonsense
2025-05-25 22:31:28 ♻︎ Updated
Videos titled "This Phone Changed My Life" are ubiquitous. In these video series, people typically share their experiences with a particular smartphone model over a year or more, demonstrating how it has not only transformed their daily ...read more

How to Avoid GDPR Fines Without Ruining Your Game Design
2025-05-20 00:34:24 🚀︎ New
Developers must consider complex legal frameworks to ensure compliance. One such framework is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which imposes strict rules on the handling of personal data by companies operating within or ...read more

Internal Dev Memos That Shouldn't Have Leaked
2025-05-10 14:37:07 ♻︎ Updated
Where creativity meets technical prowess, frustration is often a silent companion. Developers put their heart and soul into crafting immersive worlds and captivating experiences for players, but sometimes things don't go as planned. These ...read more

The Problem with Over-Reliance on Breakpoints
2025-05-19 08:43:17 ♻︎ Updated
Debugging tools are our constant companions. They help us identify and fix issues that may affect the performance or functionality of our applications. One such tool is the breakpoint. This feature stops code execution at specific points ...read more

How Influencer Culture Has Corrupted Authenticity
2025-06-05 10:47:23 🚀︎ New
Social media has revolutionized the way we connect and communicate. It has given rise to a new form of celebrity: influencers. These individuals exert significant influence over their followers, often through curated online personas that ...read more

The Future of Crunch - Will It Ever End?
2025-05-12 10:11:23 ♻︎ Updated
Innovation and efficiency are often considered cornerstones of success. One might think crunch time is a thing of the past. Yet for many developers worldwide, the specter of crunch remains very real—an unwelcome guest that seemingly ...read more

Should AI tools replace low-effort mobile game development?
2025-05-14 22:14:24 ♻︎ Updated
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in gaming. This blog post explores whether AI tools should be considered as low-effort replacements for mobile game development and what impact they would have if they ...read more

Analyzing the Role of Casters and Commentators
2025-05-25 00:49:52 ♻︎ Updated
Casters and commentators play a crucial role in the viewer experience. They are not just presenters, but also shapers of engagement, storylines, and community within the gaming ecosystem. This blog post delves into the details of caster ...read more

Why You Should Use Atlas Textures
2025-05-21 19:54:05 ♻︎ Updated
Efficiency is key. Every line of code, every pixel, and every triangle contributes to a seamless and engaging gaming experience. One tool that can significantly increase performance while simplifying your workflow is atlas textures-also ...read more

Why do companies like Netflix use tax havens to avoid paying artists?
2025-06-06 07:26:22 🚀︎ New
An important aspect that often goes unnoticed is the use of tax havens by corporations to minimize payments to artists. This article explores why companies like Netflix may prefer tax havens when dealing with artists, highlighting both the ...read more