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Ludology vs. Narratology: The Debate Explained
2025-08-20 11:05:51 🚀︎ New
Two distinct branches have emerged to study and understand games in different ways: ludology and narratology. These two approaches offer contrasting ...read more
Why Streaming Platforms Still Struggle with Closed Captioning
2025-10-09 13:51:08 🚀︎ New
Streaming platforms have become a vital part of delivering content to millions of users worldwide. However, despite their ease of use and reach, many streaming services still face significant challenges with subtitling. This blog post ...read more
The Angry Tweet Heard Round the World
2025-05-29 11:14:12 ♻︎ Updated
Developers put their heart and soul into creating immersive experiences for players. But like any complex system, game development presents challenges—frustrations that can lead to significant setbacks. This blog post explores one such ...read more
How to Misjudge the Severity of a Crisis
2025-05-28 00:29:10 ♻︎ Updated
As in any complex system, crises can arise unexpectedly. These situations often catch developers off guard and lead to misjudgments of their severity. This blog post explores how developers can inadvertently underestimate the severity of a ...read more
The Role of ChatGPT-like Models in Dynamic NPC Dialogues
2025-05-30 20:46:02 ♻︎ Updated
The static, often lifeless dialogue of non-player characters has long been a barrier to true immersion in role-playing games and interactive storytelling. But what if artificial intelligence, particularly advanced chatbots like ChatGPT, ...read more
How AI Breaks Down in Complex, Real-World Coding Scenarios
2025-10-06 14:16:41 🚀︎ New
AI thrives in controlled environments, but it often falters in the chaotic, unpredictable world of game development. Why does our supposedly intelligent assistant fail in the face of the sheer complexity of real-world scenarios? This blog ...read more
Should Toxic Players Be Permanently Banned or Given Second Chances?
2025-06-13 22:40:48 🚀︎ New
Gaming has become not just a hobby, but an integral part of social interaction. With millions of players worldwide participating in online games, it's inevitable that some encounters will become toxic. This blog post explores the debate ...read more
The Fine Line Between Inspiration and Plagiarism in AI Art
2025-06-01 20:32:44 ♻︎ Updated
The line between homage and outright theft is blurring at an alarming rate. Creatives face a perilous balancing act between inspiration and copyright infringement. This blog post boldly explores the ethical quicksand of AI-generated ...read more
What If Games Were Made in Reverse Order?
2025-08-14 12:36:56 🚀︎ New
Have you ever wondered how video games would be different if the development process were completely overhauled? The gaming industry is known for its ...read more
How Some Studios Avoid Crunch (And Why Others Don-t)
2025-05-28 16:34:24 ♻︎ Updated
One thing remains constant: the challenges and frustrations developers face. From long hours to unattainable deadlines, the games industry is no stranger to developer dissatisfaction. This blog post explores why some studios manage to ...read more
AI is Turning Developers into Prompt Monkeys
2025-05-18 22:40:46 ♻︎ Updated
The creative freedom of game development is under threat. With the ubiquity of AI tools, are developers inadvertently becoming "speed monkeys," sacrificing true innovation for the convenience of pre-configured algorithms? This blog post ...read more
Race Conditions Are Impossible to Debug
2025-06-26 05:46:28 🚀︎ New
Debugging is often considered more of an art than a science. A common challenge for developers is dealing with race conditions. These are situations where two or more threads access shared data simultaneously, which can lead to ...read more
AI Co-Pilots Will Become the Norm
2025-05-22 03:20:21 ♻︎ Updated
A profound transformation is taking place that will redefine the way we fly. A look at future trends makes one thing clear: the role of AI co-pilots will increasingly become the norm in commercial and private aviation. This blog post ...read more
Why Gaming Platforms Are Exempt From Accountability
2025-10-06 14:58:17 🚀︎ New
The question of accountability is also becoming increasingly important in the gaming sector. This blog post examines why gaming platforms often ...read more
Developing Ethical AI Guidelines for Game Studios
2025-05-20 09:17:40 ♻︎ Updated
The responsibility to use this power ethically rests squarely with game studios. It's not just about avoiding pitfalls, but about proactively shaping a future where AI promotes fair play and player autonomy rather than hindering it. This ...read more
How do games manipulate players with fake -discounts- (e.g., -Was $99, Now $49!-)?
2025-05-20 19:44:57 ♻︎ Updated
Developers have perfected their craft to not only entertain players but also emotionally manipulate them through various psychological tactics. One such tactic is the use of fake discounts—a marketing trick that's becoming increasingly ...read more
Public Relations, Personal Growth
2025-05-12 08:08:15 ♻︎ Updated
Developers often find themselves in a seemingly endless cycle of creativity and frustration. This blog post explores how frustration can manifest itself in developers, particularly through failed games that test their skills, creativity, ...read more
Still no external keyboard and mouse support in full - why?
2025-02-05 19:42:10 🚀︎ New
In the realm of modern technology, smartphones have become an extension of our personal devices. They allow us to perform a variety of tasks from taking pictures to managing complex business operations. However, one area where they still ...read more
Using AI to Automate Multiplayer Game Testing
2025-08-10 18:37:19 🚀︎ New
The vast and complex world of multiplayer game development is a minefield of potential errors—from device compatibility to unstable network conditions. Conventional testing simply isn't enough to tame this problem. Enter AI: the ...read more
What Will Replace Consoles in the Future?
2025-10-20 18:43:52 🚀︎ New
It's fascinating to consider what might replace traditional consoles as the primary platform for video games. The console market has been dominated by giants like Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo for decades, but with technological advances ...read more