Info- 81723: user engagement, game design, game development, AI

AI autocomplete: A seemingly harmless feature that quietly hinders programming skills. Although hailed as a productivity booster, this ubiquitous tool may pose the greatest threat to modern programmers, inhibiting learning and undermining ...read more

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Welcome to a deep dive into the fascinating world of speedrunning. Here, gamers defy physics and time by overcoming video game challenges at ...read more

A critical aspect that is often overlooked is the ethics of data collection. As games become increasingly immersive and linked to players' personal data, it's important to consider how that data is collected, used, and protected. This blog ...read more

Fair play is paramount. Game developers and platforms strive for a seamless gaming experience for players. Multiplayer matchmaking systems have therefore become a crucial factor in maintaining balance and excitement in games. This blog ...read more

One such significant development is the "always-online" feature some game developers have introduced, particularly in multiplayer online games ...read more

Seamless player connection and participation has become a priority. This blog post delves into the complex technology behind seamless multiplayer ...read more

Interactive storytelling: the holy grail of immersive gaming. But what if AI, guided by masterful prompt engineering, could spin stories that dynamically adapt and engage players in unprecedented ways? This blog post isn't just about ...read more

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant advances in recent years, impacting various fields, including game development. However, a common criticism of AI-generated content is the repetitive nature of quests in games or other ...read more

Regional restrictions have become a common practice for managing and protecting copyrighted material. These restrictions are often implemented to prevent unauthorized distribution and access across different geographic locations. But do ...read more

Creating effective layouts is crucial for an engaging and functional user experience. A powerful tool that significantly supports this process is the grid system. This blog post explains how to effectively use grids and layouts in your UI ...read more

Games have evolved from simple pastimes to complex ecosystems that offer immersive experiences. A critical debate in this expansive field revolves ...read more

Many people are aware that their data can be collected by various services. However, there is a common misconception that this data is only stored on ...read more

The way we consume media has changed dramatically. Gone are the days when people would gather around a single television to watch their favorite shows or movies together. With the advent of streaming services and personal devices, we now ...read more

Choosing the right image format is crucial for optimizing file size, maintaining image quality, and ensuring cross-platform compatibility. Two commonly used formats are Targa (TGA) and Portable Network Graphics (PNG). This blog post ...read more

Some titles stand out not only for their quality, but also for their status as a cultural phenomenon. One such game is Valve's "Half-Life" series. ...read more

Developers often find themselves in situations that can escalate into full-blown social media storms. These events test not only developers' patience, but also their resilience and ability to handle public criticism. In this blog post, we ...read more

The allure of effortless automation of non-playable characters' (NPC) behavior is tempting, but it harbors an insidious danger: player boredom. This blog post warns of the risks of excessive automation and urges developers to strike a ...read more

Tired of rigid dialogue structures? The future of interacting with non-player characters (NPCs) lies not in choosing from predefined options, but in infinite conversation possibilities. This blog post explores how procedural dialogue ...read more

Skill trees are becoming increasingly popular. They provide players with a visual representation of character progression and allow them to customize ...read more