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Can AI Understand Developer Intent or Does It Just Mimic Patterns?
2025-06-02 02:11:15 ♻︎ Updated
AI can imitate, learn, and even create. But can it truly capture the elusive essence of developer intent in game development? This blog post addresses the most profound question facing AI in our industry. It explores whether our ...read more

Will the Metaverse Replace the Internet-Or Just Become Another App?
2025-05-15 05:34:07 ♻︎ Updated
The concept of the metaverse is more than just a buzzword; it's rapidly becoming a turning point in our technological development. But one crucial question overshadows this emerging field: Will the metaverse ultimately replace the internet ...read more

Why ‘Just One More Permission’ Is Never the Last
2025-06-28 11:34:59 🚀︎ New
Because personal data is often collected and used in ways that weren't originally disclosed or authorized, it's important to understand why even ...read more

Why are mobile game trailers so misleading?
2025-06-03 03:51:56 ♻︎ Updated
Trailers play a crucial role in showcasing a game's offerings. They pique the excitement and interest of potential players, but surprisingly, many mobile game trailers can be highly misleading. This blog post explores why mobile game ...read more

Why Sound Design Matters More Than You Think
2025-05-30 11:14:29 ♻︎ Updated
Visual elements like images and videos often immediately capture our attention. What many people don't realize, however, is that the auditory component-sound design-plays a crucial role in the overall immersive experience. This blog post ...read more

How Free Trials Trick You Into Paying for Subscriptions
2025-07-26 06:06:38 🚀︎ New
Companies often use free trials as a marketing strategy to acquire new users. While these trials may seem tempting, they can also be strategically designed to inadvertently convert you into a paying customer. This blog post explains how ...read more

The Fall of Total Conversion Mods: Too Ambitious for Today?
2025-05-18 06:41:03 ♻︎ Updated
Mods have always played an important role in extending the lifespan and depth of many games. Total conversion mods are among the most ambitious undertakings, transforming entire games into new game worlds or even alternate universes. ...read more

The Dark Side of Habit-Forming Push Notifications
2025-07-30 12:15:59 🚀︎ New
Push notifications have become an integral part of our mobile lives. From social media platforms to e-commerce apps, these alerts are designed to keep us active and informed. But like any tool, they also have their downsides that can ...read more

Can AI Debug Without Access to Source Code?
2025-05-30 03:53:56 ♻︎ Updated
A provocative question remains: Can artificial intelligence actually debug a game without ever having seen the source code? This seemingly impossible feat challenges the very foundations of traditional debugging. This blog post explores ...read more

Should there be a legal cap on subscription price hikes?
2025-08-17 14:00:54 🚀︎ New
Subscriptions have become an integral part of our lives. From streaming services to software-as-a-service (SaaS), users are often faced with recurring fees that can increase over time without significant improvement or change in service ...read more

The Painful Process of Pivoting Your Game
2025-05-13 14:05:34 ♻︎ Updated
Developing a game is an exciting journey, but sometimes the path doesn't go as smoothly as hoped. Many developers eventually have to change their groundbreaking course to adapt to market trends, improve gameplay, or simply explore new ...read more

Why Game File Sizes Keep Ballooning-And How to Fix It
2025-02-12 19:03:37 🚀︎ New
File sizes have become a major concern for developers and gamers alike. With each new game release, users often face long download times and ...read more

How to Make DLC That Actually Adds Value
2025-05-20 03:40:01 ♻︎ Updated
Creating downloadable content (DLC) is a double-edged sword. While it can significantly increase developers' revenue, poorly designed or implemented DLC can lead to significant player frustration and even damage the developer's reputation. ...read more

Why Some Games Should-ve Shipped at Alpha
2025-05-31 20:52:42 ♻︎ Updated
The journey from concept to release is full of ups and downs. Developers put their heart and soul into creating immersive worlds, only to find that their games often fall short of expectations or don't resonate with players. This blog post ...read more

Why ‘Permadeath’ Challenges Are Going Mainstream
2025-08-01 12:12:53 🚀︎ New
There has been a significant shift toward "permadeath" scenarios in the area of personal and team challenges. This trend is particularly noticeable in gaming, but is also spreading to other areas of daily life, earning the intriguing ...read more

The Difference Between 'Retro' and 'Unfinished'
2025-05-10 22:15:30 ♻︎ Updated
Especially in game design, two terms often come up when discussing projects: "retro" and "unfinished." Although they seem similar at first glance, these terms can have very different effects on how a project is perceived by both audiences ...read more

The Role of Cheat Forums in Spreading Game Exploits
2025-07-05 18:24:18 🚀︎ New
The pervasive influence of cheat forums cannot be overlooked. These platforms have become a gathering place for individuals seeking to gain an unfair advantage over their fellow players by using game exploits or cheats. While some consider ...read more

The Role of AI in Modern Code Editors
2025-07-18 07:30:22 🚀︎ New
Code editors and integrated development environments (IDEs) have become indispensable for developers. These tools not only support writing and managing code but also offer numerous productivity-enhancing features. One area where technology ...read more

AI-Generated Assets: Are We Losing the “Handmade” Touch?
2025-09-04 03:22:05 🚀︎ New
AI-generated assets promise efficiency, but a troubling question remains: Do they sacrifice authenticity and uniqueness for speed, thereby losing the essence of a "handmade" game? This blog post explores how AI is challenging traditional ...read more

Platform Privacy Policies Written to Be Broken
2025-09-02 18:50:23 🚀︎ New
Users feel unfairly treated with regard to their personal data and privacy rights. This lack of fairness is largely due to a critical flaw in many ...read more