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Why Some YouTubers Fake Giveaways for Engagement
2025-06-18 12:44:05 🚀︎ New
Especially in the social media space, and specifically on YouTube, influencers often use various tactics to increase engagement rates. One such tactic is staging fake giveaways to gain more views, likes, comments, and subscribers. This ...read more

The Sunk Cost Fallacy in Game Development
2025-05-11 19:08:24 ♻︎ Updated
Many challenges arise that can lead not only to frustration but also to costly missteps. One such fallacy that often catches developers off guard is the sunk-cost fallacy. This psychological phenomenon significantly influences our ...read more

Why ‘Recommended Settings’ Are Never in Your Best Interest
2025-05-27 05:23:29 🚀︎ New
The concept of "recommended settings" often misleads users into believing convenience and adherence to seemingly optimal configurations. However, ...read more

When the Hashtag Is Your Game Name + -Fail-
2025-05-22 23:45:16 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often face myriad challenges. From technical hurdles to unforeseen market dynamics, these obstacles can lead to significant frustration. This blog post highlights some common frustrations faced by game developers and provides ...read more

When Hollywood Tried to Hijack Video Games
2025-06-24 02:57:23 🚀︎ New
The industry was largely independent and unregulated. Game developers were free to explore new ideas and create games for niche audiences. However, ...read more

Why are complex narratives rare in mobile games?
2025-05-10 19:14:32 ♻︎ Updated
Gamers expect engaging gameplay, stunning graphics, and seamless social integration. However, many mobile games lack in their narrative—more specifically, in their complexity and depth. This blog post explores why complex narratives are ...read more

Why Some Countries Are Banning Predatory Gamification
2025-04-23 04:43:04 🚀︎ New
There are growing concerns about the use of gamification techniques, which could potentially lead to criminal practices. This blog post examines why ...read more

Why Some People Hate "Copy-Paste" Replies
2025-06-22 05:06:55 🚀︎ New
We often rely on quick and efficient responses to keep conversations flowing. One of the most common methods for doing this is copy-paste replies. While these seem like a convenient way to deal with messages quickly, they can be ...read more

Releasing Content Without Context
2025-05-20 07:39:53 ♻︎ Updated
Publishing content without appropriate context can cause significant frustration for both players and developers. This blog post explores the reasons for this problem, its impact on the user experience, and how both sides can more ...read more

Fighting Cyberbullying with The Game Changer Tools
2025-05-28 21:15:37 ♻︎ Updated
One shadow has spread more clearly than expected: cyberbullying. This insidious form of bullying isn't limited to schoolyards and playgrounds; in today's connected society, cyberbullying thrives in virtual spaces where young people often ...read more

Why We Fear Permanent Consequences in Games
2025-06-06 02:36:16 🚀︎ New
Players often engage not only for the entertainment, but also for the thrill that comes with overcoming challenges and advancing complex stories. A ...read more

How Gamers Are Nudged Into Surveillance
2025-07-27 09:17:30 🚀︎ New
However, many players may be unaware of how their interactions in these games can subtly entangle them in a web of surveillance and data collection. ...read more

Auto-Bans and the Surveillance Behind Them
2025-04-16 20:49:11 🚀︎ New
However, with this convenience comes growing concerns about user privacy and the methods these platforms use to ensure fair play in their games. One ...read more

Still no version history for iCloud files - why not?
2025-03-25 03:17:21 🚀︎ New
In today's digital age, smartphones and cloud services have become an integral part of our daily lives. Among the various cloud services provided by Apple, iCloud stands out for its seamless integration with iPhones and other iOS devices. ...read more

Should games disclose odds for all randomized purchases?
2025-05-21 19:01:31 ♻︎ Updated
As developers continually strive to engage players through various in-game mechanics, random buys have become a popular way to offer virtual goods. From cosmetic items like characters or skins to more strategic elements that can provide an ...read more

Ethical Design vs. Exploitative Practices: The Battle for Consent
2025-02-21 06:41:57 🚀︎ New
With personal data being the currency of online services, balancing ethical design and exploitative practices has become a critical area of ...read more

Tailoring App Content to Users
2025-06-23 13:07:35 🚀︎ New
They offer a variety of features that enhance the user experience, increase productivity, and address specific interests or needs. However, as apps ...read more

Games That Reward You for Being Predictable
2025-05-20 23:53:49 🚀︎ New
With the rise of gamification in various areas, including privacy and surveillance, players are incentivized to disclose personal data-a trend that ...read more

Prompt Engineering vs. Model Training: Which Matters More for Developers?
2025-05-31 04:09:11 ♻︎ Updated
Prompt development vs. model training: The ultimate chicken-and-egg question for AI game developers. What is the key to unlocking transformative AI performance in your projects? This blog post not only discusses but also presents the ...read more

The Future of "Free": More Data, Less Privacy, and Perpetual Harvesting
2025-02-22 09:05:19 🚀︎ New
One of the most significant changes is the shift from paid software to free apps with in-app purchases or advertising. This model has been a staple ...read more