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The Role of Context in AI Prompting (With Examples)
2025-06-01 09:33:01 ♻︎ Updated
Context: the invisible hand that guides AI performance in games. Without it, even the most advanced AI is digitally amnesiac and cannot truly contribute to immersive experiences. This blog post not only explains context but also highlights ...read more

We Promised More, We Delivered Less
2025-05-11 21:31:49 ♻︎ Updated
Especially in the gaming sector, promises of more functionality, better graphics, or smoother gameplay are often made. But what happens when these promises aren't kept? This blog post sheds light on the frustration developers experience ...read more

The Impact of Fan-Fueled Game Development Campaigns
2025-05-23 23:43:06 ♻︎ Updated
Fan engagement has become a central force in game development. Fans aren't just consumers, but active participants and storytellers whose passion for a particular game universe can drive significant change in the industry. This phenomenon ...read more

When You Burn Out Before Launch
2025-05-17 17:56:58 ♻︎ Updated
Excitement is often mixed with frustration. For many developers, especially indie or new game developers, the path from concept to release is fraught with challenges that test their resilience and commitment. One such challenging period is ...read more

What Happens When No One Downloads Your Game?
2025-05-26 08:29:34 ♻︎ Updated
Every developer dreams of having their creation downloaded by gamers worldwide. But what happens when no one downloads your game? This scenario isn't uncommon for many indie developers who put their heart and soul into crafting unique ...read more

The Graveyard of Dead Early Access Games
2025-05-17 21:26:58 ♻︎ Updated
A strange phenomenon has emerged—the graveyard of dead Early Access games. This blog post aims to shed light on the frustration and failure developers often face when releasing their projects in this format. We explore why some games ...read more

The Ethics of Loot Boxes in AAA Games
2025-05-26 10:26:04 ♻︎ Updated
The gaming industry is experiencing an explosion in the popularity of loot boxes. These are virtual containers or packages that players can purchase in video games with real money. Opening these loot boxes gives players a chance to receive ...read more

Ethical AI as a Competitive Advantage in Game Development
2025-06-05 05:51:04 🚀︎ New
Ethical AI isn't just about doing the right thing; it's a critical, often overlooked strategic advantage. As gamers become more sophisticated and societal expectations change, studios that prioritize ethical AI will not only survive but ...read more

No visible long-term battery degradation report - why not?
2025-03-01 20:10:24 🚀︎ New
In today's world, smartphones are an integral part of our daily lives. They serve as cameras, navigation tools, entertainment devices, and most importantly, communication hubs. As such, the longevity and performance of these handheld ...read more

Final Fantasy VII Remake Does Justice to a Classic
2025-05-26 21:50:21 ♻︎ Updated
The gaming world is experiencing an incredible surge in popularity for storied franchises. One such franchise that has captured the hearts and imaginations of fans worldwide is Square Enix's Final Fantasy. Among the many reboots of this ...read more

When Machine Learning Creates Unpredictable and Frustrating Player Experiences
2025-07-24 12:32:37 🚀︎ New
Machine learning promises a new world of personalized, infinitely engaging gameplay. But what if, in our haste to embrace this future, we inadvertently unleash algorithms that create not joy, but frustration, injustice, and even suffering? ...read more

Should streaming platforms be forced to justify price increases?
2025-07-21 15:00:32 🚀︎ New
The media landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade, largely thanks to the rise of streaming platforms. These services have fundamentally transformed access to movies, series, music, and more, offering subscribers a virtually ...read more

The Simplicity of Using Chocolatey on Windows
2025-05-31 02:16:01 ♻︎ Updated
Windows users, rejoice! Say hello to the ultimate package manager for your computers - Chocolatey. If you're tired of manually downloading and installing software or struggling with complex setups, Chocolatey will simplify your life. This ...read more

Is Modding a Dying Art in the Age of Live-Service Games?
2025-05-30 16:37:39 ♻︎ Updated
One might wonder if modding, the practice of creating modifications for video games, is declining. Is the need for community-created mods diminishing with the rise of live-service games that are constantly evolving and offer players ...read more

Are mobile games just digital slot machines?
2025-05-15 21:40:26 ♻︎ Updated
Mobile gaming has become an integral part of our everyday lives. With the ubiquity of smartphones, our way of entertaining ourselves has fundamentally changed. A common comparison between mobile games and traditional casino slots is the ...read more

Why Donkey Kong Country's Graphics Were Ahead of Their Time
2025-05-21 04:24:48 ♻︎ Updated
Graphics have often been a compromise between technical performance and storytelling. However, one game stands out for its stunning graphics, which not only captivated players but also set new standards in aesthetics and innovation. I'm ...read more

The Human-AI Collaboration Challenge
2025-05-27 01:36:47 ♻︎ Updated
The era of AI as a mere tool is over. We are now entering a challenging new dimension of game development: true human-AI collaboration, where digital intelligence not only assists but is truly involved in the development process. This blog ...read more

Are AI Developers Truly Listening to Their Users?
2025-05-18 23:51:51 ♻︎ Updated
AI developers claim to listen. But do they truly hear their users' whispers, or are they lost in an echo chamber of algorithms? This blog post not only poses questions, but also provocatively explores the critical gap between AI developers ...read more

Atom vs. Brackets: Which Is Still Relevant?
2025-05-11 06:17:45 ♻︎ Updated
Two notable competitors that have caught developers' attention are Atom and Brackets. Both were touted as potentially groundbreaking innovations upon their introduction, but over time, their relevance has diminished. This blog post ...read more

Still no proper desktop-class Safari on iPadOS: Why?
2025-02-14 23:05:06 🚀︎ New
The journey from the mobile browser to what we now recognize as a full-fledged web browsing experience has been a long one. While smartphones have come a long way in terms of their capabilities, with browsers like Chrome and Firefox ...read more