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How Mods Extend the Life of Great Games
2025-06-02 04:52:25 ♻︎ Updated
Few things are as exciting as the community's ability to improve and expand a game's original design. This is where mods come in – custom modifications by fans or independent developers that add new features, content, and experiences to ...read more

Has -tap-to-win- replaced meaningful gameplay?
2025-05-20 17:30:25 ♻︎ Updated
The focus is noticeably shifting from deep and immersive game mechanics to simpler, more playful experiences. This blog post examines whether this trend represents a deterioration of the gaming industry or whether it accommodates different ...read more

Why Bitcoin’s Energy Problem Will Never Be Solved
2025-07-30 03:30:04 🚀︎ New
Bitcoin is distinguished not only by its pioneering nature, but also by a significant drawback that is increasingly attracting attention: its energy consumption. To explore why Bitcoin's energy problem will never be fully solved, it is ...read more

Analyzing the Marketing of Gaming Gear and Its Effect on Consumers
2025-06-01 13:00:51 ♻︎ Updated
Gaming isn't just a hobby; it's an integral part of pop culture. The market for gaming gear, including hardware like controllers, keyboards, mice, and headsets, as well as software accessories like lighting effects and customization ...read more

How ML Is Used in eSports for Strategy and Training
2025-05-19 09:20:21 ♻︎ Updated
Esports: A demanding field where human skill meets brutal competition. But what if the decisive competitive advantage rested not solely on pure talent, but on an invisible AI mentor that tirelessly analyzes strategies, predicts opponents' ...read more

The Game That Launched Without a Soul
2025-05-24 16:27:10 ♻︎ Updated
Every release offers the opportunity for innovation, excitement, and disappointment. A game like this, launched with little fanfare and without soul, left developers frustrated and players disappointed. Let's take a closer look at this ...read more

Are App Store/Play Store featuring deals pay-to-win for devs?
2025-05-16 08:18:45 ♻︎ Updated
Developers are constantly looking for innovative ways to engage their player base. One trend that has sparked heated debate among gamers, developers, and consumers is pay-to-win offers on app stores like the Apple App Store and Google Play ...read more

Are mobile battle passes replacing season passes in mainstream gaming?
2025-06-01 20:51:10 ♻︎ Updated
Game developers are constantly looking for innovative ways to engage and monetize their audiences. Among the various tools they employ to keep players engaged with their games long-term, two methods have emerged as key drivers of player ...read more

How Games Use Fake Scarcity to Extract More Data
2025-09-13 08:17:38 🚀︎ New
Developers use various psychological tactics to engage players and elicit valuable information. One of these is the exploitation of "false scarcity." ...read more

What If Resident Evil Had Stayed Fixed Camera?
2025-07-10 11:54:02 🚀︎ New
Decisions made during development can drastically change the gameplay experience. One such pivotal moment in gaming history is the debate over ...read more

Building Responsive Virtual Ecosystems
2025-04-09 02:24:04 🚀︎ New
As digital worlds evolve into immersive virtual ecosystems, so-called metaverses, it is critical to consider the interplay of privacy and ...read more

How The Game Changer Digital Detox Boosts Creativity
2025-06-27 21:29:23 🚀︎ New
Our lives are increasingly dominated by technology. While smartphones and social media offer unprecedented connectivity and convenience, they can also be a major distraction and hamper creativity. A digital detox, or a deliberate break ...read more

From Passion to Obsession: When Hobby Becomes Harmful
2025-06-05 05:31:03 🚀︎ New
Hobbies and online activities have become an important part of our lives. Many people find great joy and intellectual stimulation in them, but the line between passion and obsession is thin. This blog post explores the transition from ...read more

The Art of Iterative Prompting: Getting Better AI Outputs
2025-08-21 08:52:43 🚀︎ New
Iterative prompting isn't just a technique; it's the secret weapon for exponential creativity and efficiency in game development. This blog post not only explains but empowers developers to master this iterative dance with AI tools, ...read more

Time Investment and the Value of Play
2025-05-03 02:17:48 🚀︎ New
As technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, finding time for leisure activities can be challenging. Yet amidst work stress, family ...read more

Tim Schafer’s Double Fine: Creativity Over Commercialism
2025-02-12 01:27:43 🚀︎ New
Few studios are as independent and creative as Double Fine Productions. Founded by legendary game designer Tim Schafer, Double Fine has carved out a ...read more

Impact of Smart NPCs on Game Replayability
2025-06-01 12:19:38 ♻︎ Updated
The ultimate test of a game is not only its initial appeal, but also its lasting replay value. This blog post demonstrates how "intelligent" non-playable characters not only increase player engagement but also actively extend the lifespan ...read more

Avoiding Bias in AI-Driven NPC Behavior
2025-05-30 12:15:47 🚀︎ New
Artificial intelligence in game development, especially for NPCs, is associated with an important ethical imperative: avoiding bias to ensure fair gameplay and deep immersion. This blog post explores essential strategies for eliminating ...read more

How much do -dark patterns- trick players into spending?
2025-05-25 10:29:02 ♻︎ Updated
Developers are constantly looking for new ways to engage and monetize their player base. An important, yet often overlooked, aspect of this engagement is how certain design practices can subtly entice players to make purchases they might ...read more

How to Mentally Deal with Online Gaming Harassment
2025-07-09 22:04:29 🚀︎ New
Online gaming has become an important part of the lives of many young people. Along with the excitement and camaraderie that online games bring, however, there is also a potential danger: cyberbullying in gaming communities. This ...read more