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The Impact of Cheating on Game Developer Revenue
2025-06-16 01:49:31 🚀︎ New
Competition is fierce, and integrity is paramount. One of the biggest challenges game developers face is dealing with cheaters-players who use unfair methods in online games to gain an advantage over others. This blog post examines the ...read more

The Great DLC Misunderstanding
2025-05-24 08:49:42 ♻︎ Updated
Downloadable content (DLC) has become a vital component for game developers to secure revenue and enhance the player experience. However, this practice often leads to confusion, frustration, and dissatisfaction among players and ...read more

AAA Games and the Crunch Culture
2025-05-17 15:58:32 ♻︎ Updated
One thing remains constant: the AAA (Triple-A) game development process is fraught with challenges, often requiring long hours and intense work environments. This blog post explores the specifics of AAA game development, focusing on crunch ...read more

The Best Prompts for Generating Game Mechanics Ideas
2025-05-24 11:49:09 ♻︎ Updated
Creativity: The lifeblood of game development. But even the most brilliant minds sometimes reach their limits. What if AI were your inexhaustible source of ideas, a tireless generator of innovative game mechanics? This blog post isn't just ...read more

Why ‘Free-to-Play’ Is the Most Expensive Model
2025-09-12 11:55:03 🚀︎ New
Innovative business models are constantly emerging, most notably the "freemium" model. The core of this model is to offer basic services or content completely free of charge, but encourage users to upgrade to premium versions or purchase ...read more

Why do daily rewards feel like chores?
2025-05-17 09:39:22 ♻︎ Updated
Incentives are crucial for motivating and engaging players. Daily rewards play a pivotal role in this. However, many users find these rewards more of a chore than a pleasure. This blog post explores the reasons for this and offers ...read more

How to Design Games That Reduce Bullying
2025-06-05 16:47:13 🚀︎ New
Gaming isn't just a leisure activity, but an important part of the social lives of many young people. However, with its increasing popularity comes an unfortunate side effect: cyberbullying. This problem is particularly prevalent in ...read more

Using Vim for Efficient Terminal-Based Coding
2025-06-02 17:22:40 ♻︎ Updated
Vim, short for Vi Improved, is a powerful and flexible text editor that runs in a terminal window. It was originally developed as an improved version of the vi editor, which in turn was a successor to the classic Unix shell command-line ...read more

Do Video Games Have a Moral Responsibility?
2025-03-04 08:16:51 🚀︎ New
Video games are more than just a form of entertainment; they are cultural phenomena that engage players in complex stories and interactive ...read more

The Worst PR Responses to Controversies
2025-05-19 01:17:33 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often find themselves embroiled in heated controversies that can determine the success or failure of a project. A developer's response to such controversies is crucial. Unfortunately, some reactions only exacerbate the situation ...read more

AI Tools That Empower Artists
2025-09-21 02:48:56 🚀︎ New
The relentless pursuit of stunning graphics and groundbreaking efficiency in game development has found its ultimate ally: artificial intelligence. AI tools are no longer mere enhancements, but revolutionary accelerators that enable ...read more

The Power of Unreal Engine's Visual Scripting for Beginners
2025-05-28 00:33:06 ♻︎ Updated
The Unreal Engine, a powerful and versatile game development tool, has long been known for its extensive feature set. A standout feature is its visual scripting system, which allows developers to create complex game mechanics without ...read more

Responsibility in AI-Driven Content Moderation in Games
2025-06-01 06:30:55 ♻︎ Updated
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming the digital referee of our gaming communities, driving content moderation on a massive scale. With this immense power, however, comes great responsibility. This blog post not only describes ...read more

Creating Dark Mode Designs
2025-08-17 10:15:30 🚀︎ New
User experience (UX) is of utmost importance. Users expect intuitive and engaging interfaces that match their preferences and visual comfort. This is where dark mode comes in-a design paradigm that replaces the traditional use of light ...read more

The Post-Launch Patch Panic
2025-05-18 12:25:08 ♻︎ Updated
Developers put their heart and soul into crafting immersive experiences for players. However, one particularly challenging aspect of this process is dealing with post-launch issues—a period often characterized by panic, confusion, and a ...read more

Is the crackdown more about control than revenue?
2025-05-14 22:31:47 🚀︎ New
The motives behind certain regulatory measures taken by governments and institutions are increasingly being debated. One such measure is the so-called "crackdown" on various sectors. This often triggers debates about whether these measures ...read more

The Role of Community Moderation in Stopping Scams
2025-09-09 11:09:33 🚀︎ New
One of the most pressing issues facing developers, platform operators, and community managers is the proliferation of fake games and fraudulent apps. These fraudulent applications can pose significant risks to users, including financial ...read more

The 4-Day Workweek: Productivity Myth or Future Standard?
2025-07-19 01:29:33 🚀︎ New
One idea is gaining increasing traction and generating heated debate among both employers and employees: the introduction of a four-day workweek. This concept challenges the traditional five-day workweek by exploring whether reducing the ...read more

How Dark Patterns Trick Players into Spending More
2025-06-12 15:15:09 🚀︎ New
Microtransactions have become an integral part of the gaming industry. They allow players to purchase virtual goods or services for games to enhance the gaming experience or accelerate game progress. However, this convenience also presents ...read more

Emacs Shortcuts Every Dev Should Know
2025-09-13 16:35:07 🚀︎ New
Emacs, a powerful and highly customizable text editor, has existed since the dawn of computing. It's no longer reserved only for experienced developers; many modern programmers take advantage of its flexibility and power by learning some ...read more