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The Best Co-op Streams to Watch
2025-05-21 17:30:12 ♻︎ Updated
Cooperative gaming is becoming increasingly popular among gamers, whether in local multiplayer or online co-op. For those who prefer watching to playing, there are numerous streamers specializing in showcasing the intricacies and thrills ...read more

Collaborative Art: Humans and AI Creating Game Assets Together
2025-05-30 00:30:11 ♻︎ Updated
The future of game development isn't just about humans or AI, but about a powerful and potentially unsettling collaboration. This blog post explores the new frontiers of collaborative human-AI art creation, addressing the benefits, ...read more

The Community We Let Down
2025-05-22 15:56:16 ♻︎ Updated
We put our heart and soul into creating digital experiences that resonate with players. However, even the most experienced among us sometimes experience frustrating moments—moments when it feels like things aren't going as planned or ...read more

AI Soundtrack Composition in Real-Time
2025-05-26 22:04:47 ♻︎ Updated
One area that's rapidly evolving is the use of AI in creative workflows. From music composition to visual art, artificial intelligence is not only transforming the way things are made, but also fundamentally altering our expectations and ...read more

Can ML Understand Player Emotion and React Appropriately?
2025-07-09 22:40:52 🚀︎ New
Forget games that simply react to your button presses. The next level of immersion lies in games that *feel* your emotions and adapt their worlds and challenges to your joy, frustration, and fear. Machine learning isn't just analysis; it's ...read more

Teaching Empathy Through Game Design
2025-08-08 20:05:04 🚀︎ New
The ability to understand and share the feelings of others is crucial. This skill of emotional intelligence, often called empathy, has become a central component of education and gaming. Here's how educators and game developers can ...read more

Improving React App Startup Time
2025-05-17 23:33:22 ♻︎ Updated
Boot time is a crucial aspect of the user experience. In web development, especially for React applications, optimizing this process can significantly improve user satisfaction. This blog post explores various strategies for improving the ...read more

The Rise of Political Themes in Indie Games
2025-05-31 16:10:44 ♻︎ Updated
The themes of indie games have changed significantly. While many titles still focus on escapism and narrative storytelling, more and more are tackling more politically charged topics. This blog post explores why this trend is emerging and ...read more

Why You Should Learn Shader Graph
2025-06-05 14:17:01 🚀︎ New
Understanding and creating shaders is becoming an increasingly valuable skill. Shader programming has traditionally been complex and required extensive programming knowledge. However, with the introduction of Shader Graph in several ...read more

How Controller Charging Cradles Keep You Playing
2025-05-27 07:33:15 ♻︎ Updated
Gaming is becoming increasingly popular. Gamers are often immersed in their games for hours, and a stable power supply is essential to ensure uninterrupted gaming sessions. This is where controller charging stations come in—devices ...read more

The Death of the -Complete Game' at Launch
2025-05-16 23:28:02 ♻︎ Updated
A "complete game" at launch often meant an exceptional and immersive experience. Developers poured their heart and soul into crafting a fully fleshed-out world, a compelling narrative, and engaging mechanics that were not only fun but also ...read more

The Ethics of 'Pay-to-Win' DLC
2025-05-17 10:23:47 ♻︎ Updated
Developers are constantly faced with the challenge of creating engaging content that keeps players engaged. However, in recent years, an increasingly contentious issue has emerged: the controversial practice of releasing pay-to-win ...read more

Will Web3 games ever go mainstream beyond scams?
2025-05-19 00:54:40 ♻︎ Updated
The gaming industry has undergone a significant shift towards blockchain technology, giving rise to Web 3 games. These decentralized platforms promise transparency, ownership, and fairness through the use of blockchain technology. However, ...read more

How much do app store algorithms favor copycat games?
2025-06-24 15:20:22 🚀︎ New
Developers are constantly seeking attention in the massive app stores. A crucial factor in a game's visibility and success is the algorithm used by app store giants like Apple's App Store and Google Play Store. This blog post examines how ...read more

The Secret Influence of Japanese RPGs on Western Gaming
2025-02-16 01:22:42 🚀︎ New
There are often unexpected influences that shape the genre landscape and game mechanics. One such influence can be traced back to the diverse variety ...read more

Why Logging is Both Overused and Underused
2025-05-27 19:33:32 ♻︎ Updated
Debugging plays a crucial role in the smooth operation of our applications. Among the various debugging techniques, logging is often both overused and underused. This blog post explores the reasons for this disparity and addresses ...read more

How Some Indies Burn Out Before Launch
2025-05-26 23:28:21 ♻︎ Updated
Passion meets perseverance in every line of code and every pixel. But as any experienced developer will tell you, the path is filled with challenges, disappointments, and moments that feel like insurmountable obstacles. This blog post ...read more

AI Transparency and Explainability for Player Trust
2025-05-26 19:00:51 ♻︎ Updated
As algorithms increasingly shape our experiences, transparency is no longer a luxury but an essential player demand. As AI decisions become increasingly complex, it's up to developers to lift the curtain—not only to build trust, but also ...read more

Why AI is Making Game Dev More Unethical
2025-08-07 06:23:59 🚀︎ New
The relentless advance of artificial intelligence in game development isn't just a matter of innovation; it also addresses a quiet, disturbing erosion of ethical boundaries. This blog post boldly claims that AI is making game development ...read more

Accessibility vs. Difficulty: Striking a Balance in Game Design
2025-05-31 14:21:27 ♻︎ Updated
Striking the right balance between accessibility and difficulty is crucial for an engaging and inclusive gaming experience. This blog post explores the considerations game developers need to make when balancing these two elements to ensure ...read more