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The Fine Line Between AI Assistance and Over-Reliance
2025-05-24 22:03:39 ♻︎ Updated
Seeking AI assistance in game development is a fine line: Overusing it risks losing strategic depth. This blog post explores the crucial balance between AI as a powerful ally and its potential to encourage overreliance, ensuring human ...read more

Are streamers discouraging public screening culture?
2025-05-16 21:03:55 ♻︎ Updated
Media consumption habits have changed dramatically. These changes include the rise of streaming platforms and their influence on public viewing habits. This blog post explores whether streamers are inadvertently hindering public viewing ...read more

Must-Have Peripherals for Developers and Gamers
2025-06-28 07:46:43 🚀︎ New
The right peripherals can significantly enhance your productivity and gaming experience. Whether you're a developer tapping away at code or a gamer battling in online arenas, the right tools can make all the difference. Here are some ...read more

The Challenge of Debugging Smart NPC Behavior
2025-06-01 06:36:28 ♻︎ Updated
Troubleshooting their complex behavior becomes an exercise in digital forensics. This blog post explores the complex challenges of troubleshooting advanced NPC AI and offers important insights for developers navigating the labyrinthine ...read more

The Most Thoughtful UI Scaling Implementations
2025-07-29 07:38:35 🚀︎ New
Scaling the user interface (UI) is often a delicate undertaking: It must accommodate different screen sizes while ensuring an immersive gaming experience. Here are some of the most thoughtful implementations that not only adapt to ...read more

Why Some Gamers Refuse to Pre-Order (And Why Others Still Do)
2025-06-16 23:46:08 🚀︎ New
Pre-ordering a game has become almost as commonplace as buying a ticket to a highly anticipated movie. However, not all gamers are equally enthusiastic about it. This blog post explores why some gamers don't pre-order video games and ...read more

The Problem with -Modding Dependence' in PC Gaming
2025-05-13 20:48:45 🚀︎ New
There's an interesting dynamic between players and developers. One phenomenon that's becoming increasingly prominent is the reliance many players have on modding their games. While mods can significantly personalize games and increase ...read more

Should Texturing Tools Integrate More With Game Engines?
2025-06-16 07:26:06 🚀︎ New
Tools and software that enable efficient workflows and realistic visual results are essential. A key focus is the interface between texturing tools and game engines. This blog post explores whether texturing tools need better integration ...read more

Why hasn't piracy surged again despite streaming's failures?
2025-08-06 23:01:20 🚀︎ New
The entertainment industry has experienced significant changes in consumer behavior due to the rise of digital streaming services. However, a curious phenomenon has emerged: piracy rates have not increased significantly, despite some ...read more

Are mobile controls too limiting for complex games?
2025-05-26 12:52:00 ♻︎ Updated
A question that has sparked endless debate among gamers, developers, and tech enthusiasts is whether mobile controls are inherently too restrictive for complex games. As smartphones become increasingly powerful and enable a variety of apps ...read more

Do streaming platforms exploit creators by paying them pennies per stream?
2025-05-29 15:44:38 ♻︎ Updated
Music and audio content creation has changed dramatically. The once traditional model, in which artists earned primarily through record sales, is now complemented and increasingly dominated by streaming platforms. This shift raises the ...read more

Are hyper-casual games the fast food of gaming?
2025-05-30 01:57:02 ♻︎ Updated
The mobile gaming landscape is experiencing a surge in popularity for so-called "hyper-casual" games. These simple, fast-paced, and addictive titles have taken the mobile gaming world by storm, much like fast food took the restaurant ...read more

The Role of Analytics in Development Decisions
2025-05-31 13:24:29 ♻︎ Updated
Developers are constantly looking for ways to create engaging and successful games. This requires not only passion and creativity, but also data and analytics. In this blog post, we explore how analytics play a critical role in making ...read more

The Game Changer: Impact of User-Generated Content on Buying Decisions
2025-07-06 19:39:34 🚀︎ New
The power of user-generated content (UGC) has significantly shaped consumer behavior and influenced purchasing decisions. This blog post explores how UGC is revolutionizing consumer decision-making about products and services and provides ...read more

The Sandbox as a Metaphor for Freedom
2025-08-04 15:38:44 🚀︎ New
A special sandbox symbolizes freedom and creativity. This metaphorical playground isn't just a virtual space, but a vast canvas where users can ...read more

The Disturbing Trend of Always-On Tracking in Casual Games
2025-03-22 06:12:35 🚀︎ New
These features are intended to improve player engagement and provide personalized experiences, but they also raise concerns about user privacy and ...read more

Still no smart folders or tagging in Files app - why?
2025-08-13 14:49:43 🚀︎ New
Apple's Files app, introduced with iOS 9, is a staple of file management on iPhones. However, users often complain about its lack of powerful features like smart folders or tagging options common in other file management apps. This blog ...read more

How Game Companies Trick You Into ‘Agreeing’ to Surveillance
2025-06-14 05:48:04 🚀︎ New
This article examines the tactics of gaming companies that seek consent for surveillance through seemingly innocuous agreements and practices known ...read more

The Impact on Release Timelines
2025-05-31 03:43:31 ♻︎ Updated
Release schedules have become increasingly important for developers and gamers. This blog post explores how gaming culture influences release schedules and examines various factors that contribute to game release delays.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