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How Developers Manipulate Reviews to Hide P2W
2025-12-07 10:54:10 🚀︎ New
Developers are constantly pushing the boundaries to retain and monetize their player base. One such tactic that has garnered significant attention is the manipulation of user reviews to conceal the existence of pay-to-win (P2W) mechanisms ...read more
Are traditional actors being replaced by influencers?
2025-06-24 14:15:26 🚀︎ New
The entertainment landscape has undergone fundamental changes, particularly in terms of content creation and consumption. One of the most discussed topics in this space is whether traditional actors are being replaced by social media ...read more
Unit Testing for Bug Isolation
2025-06-09 20:24:57 🚀︎ New
Ensuring your code is free of bugs and errors can be a daunting task. One of the most effective ways to do this is with unit testing. This involves writing small, focused tests that test individual units or components of your code. This ...read more
Why Do Gaming Chairs Suck So Much? (And What to Buy Instead)
2025-05-30 02:31:10 ♻︎ Updated
Comfort is crucial. While some may claim it's all about gaming, a large part of gaming relies heavily on how it feels. Gaming chairs—or rather, many people—consider them to be bad. Why do these specialized chairs often fail to provide ...read more
Prompt Engineering for Generating Bug-Free Code Snippets
2025-08-07 07:54:52 🚀︎ New
Bug-free code: the holy grail of game development. And what if AI could generate it on command? This blog post isn't just about using AI for code; it's a deep dive into the almost alchemical art of prompt engineering to generate truly ...read more
The Uncomfortable Truth: Some Devs Profit from Cheaters’ Accounts
2025-10-08 04:12:02 🚀︎ New
An unpleasant truth often goes unmentioned: Some developers profit directly or indirectly from cheater accounts. This practice not only undermines the game, but also affects countless players who strive to play fairly and skillfully. We ...read more
How much revenue comes from a tiny fraction of addicted spenders?
2025-07-17 04:03:57 🚀︎ New
Mobile gaming has become an integral part of our everyday lives. People from all walks of life use smartphones to play games - from simple puzzle apps to addictive role-playing games. The global mobile gaming market is estimated to be ...read more
Heavier than competing Androids: Why?
2025-04-28 05:39:52 🚀︎ New
In today's market, smartphones come in all shapes and sizes, but one area where many brands tend to differ is in their weight. Users often notice that iPhones are generally heavier than some of their Android counterparts. This article will ...read more
When Do Indie Studios Become Just Small AAA?
2025-11-09 00:45:52 🚀︎ New
The boundaries between indie and AAA (Triple A) studios are becoming increasingly blurred. This shift raises an intriguing question: When does an ...read more
The Hidden Surveillance Behind ‘Personalized’ Gaming Experiences
2025-05-31 22:54:46 🚀︎ New
From social media feeds to online shopping platforms, algorithms tailor content to our preferences and habits. However, this trend has also reached ...read more
Dark Patterns: The Silent Saboteurs of Your Digital Autonomy
2025-11-21 02:32:03 🚀︎ New
One of the most insidious threats to our online autonomy isn't a rogue state, but a deceptive design practice known as "dark patterns." This blog ...read more
Why Netflix Games is a Hidden Gem for Mobile Players
2025-06-05 00:38:15 🚀︎ New
Streaming services have become an integral part of our lives. Netflix has not only revolutionized the way we consume movies and series, but has also entered the world of gaming with its own platform: Netflix Games. For mobile gamers ...read more
The Future of Cross-Platform Play
2025-12-01 04:59:06 🚀︎ New
Cross-platform gaming has become a major trend, offering players seamless connectivity across different devices and platforms. This blog post explores the future prospects of cross-platform gaming and how it will shape the gaming industry ...read more
How do Western/Asian monetization tactics differ?
2025-05-31 15:07:33 ♻︎ Updated
Understanding the monetization strategies of different regions can provide valuable insights for market strategies. This blog post explores the different monetization tactics of Western and Asian developers, why these differences exist, ...read more
Are algorithms ruining discovery?
2025-05-29 01:55:49 ♻︎ Updated
The way we discover information has been drastically changed by the ubiquity of algorithms. From search engines to social media feeds, algorithms increasingly determine what we see and consume. While these tools have made accessing vast ...read more
The Tragedy of the Virtual Boy Revisited
2025-07-20 19:01:11 🚀︎ New
One console is a chilling example of failed technological ambition. The Virtual Boy, released by Nintendo in 1995, was intended to represent the next ...read more
How Games Are Blurring the Line Between Story and Life
2025-08-05 02:50:04 🚀︎ New
Video games have evolved far beyond mere entertainment and have become powerful storytelling tools that can profoundly influence players. The line between "game" and "reality" is increasingly blurred as interactive narratives become more ...read more
Why Kids Are the Perfect Targets for Predatory Monetization
2025-12-24 09:27:27 🚀︎ New
Children are increasingly being targeted by predatory monetization strategies used across various online platforms and mobile apps. This blog post explores why children are particularly vulnerable to such tactics and how they may be ...read more
We Couldn't Afford to Finish
2025-05-28 05:16:24 ♻︎ Updated
We put our heart and soul into creating games that not only entertain, but also challenge and engage players. Yet even the most well-intentioned projects can encounter obstacles that frustrate us and leave us wondering what went wrong. In ...read more
Is -choose-your-own-adventure- a data trap?
2025-05-18 17:54:13 ♻︎ Updated
Interactive storytelling has evolved into an engaging medium known as "Choose Your Own Adventure" (CYOA) stories. These stories allow readers to make decisions that influence the narrative's progression and outcome, providing a captivating ...read more