Page-291: game design, AI, transparency, addiction, psychology

Using technology can often feel like a full-time job. With smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other smart devices dominating our daily lives, it's more important than ever to maintain control over our use of technology. This is where the ...read more

The strategic balance between AI-generated content and human originality is the new balancing act in game development. When should we embrace algorithms and when do we need to embrace the human touch? This blog post explores this critical ...read more

Developers often employ strategies to encourage players to purchase in-game items. One such strategy is dynamic difficulty adjustment, which can be a double-edged sword in terms of ethics and the player experience. This blog post examines ...read more

Training AI on user-generated assets doesn't just harness community creativity; it's a revolutionary approach that threatens to democratize game development itself. This blog post explores how this bold strategy not only increases content ...read more

The smooth operation of applications is of utmost importance. However, despite our best efforts, bugs are inevitable - they are an integral part of the software lifecycle. To effectively manage these bugs, many developers turn to bug ...read more

Most gamers are familiar with the terms of service they agree to when installing a game. However, there are cases where games share user data in ...read more

New platforms and formats are constantly emerging to meet diverse user needs. Social audio has established itself as a key player in online interaction, offering unique features not available on traditional social media platforms. This ...read more

The way we design and interact with cities has changed significantly. The integration of digital technologies into urban planning, management, and governance not only serves to increase efficiency but also transforms our understanding and ...read more

The role of human resources (HR) departments is undergoing profound change. As we move towards an increasingly digitized and automated future, an exciting question arises: Will emotional artificial intelligence (AI) replace HR departments? ...read more

We've been duped. What often passes for "intelligent AI" in games isn't real intelligence, but a clever illusion, a masterpiece of design tricks rather than true machine learning capability. This blog post lifts the curtain and exposes the ...read more

Few studios have managed to balance creativity with business realities as successfully as Double Fine Productions. Founded in 1998 by industry ...read more

Effective communication and collaboration are crucial. One of the key moments in the design process is handing over designs to developers or stakeholders. This blog post introduces some of the best tools available to facilitate this ...read more

One aspect that has recently gained a lot of attention is procedural generation. This technique uses algorithms to create content such as levels, ...read more

Communication platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives. Whether it's work emails, private chats, or group messages, we use these tools to stay connected and informed. One feature that has sparked heated debate, however, is ...read more

Video games have long been a powerful medium for storytelling and immersive experiences. Only recently has voice acting taken center stage, ...read more

Pathologic, a Soviet-themed point-and-click adventure game released in 2004 by Russian developer Microsoft Research Moscow, is notorious for its ...read more

Gaming isn't just a pastime; it's a multi-billion dollar industry that delights millions of people around the world. One fascinating aspect of this ...read more

The breathtaking advances in artificial intelligence have opened a new, ethically fraught frontier: the ability of AI to replicate or even "steal" the artistic style of human creators. This blog post boldly explores the profound ...read more

This immersive virtual world promises to revolutionize how we interact, work, and entertain ourselves. But with these potential benefits come ...read more

The line between gaming fun and addiction can be thin. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), developers have found new ways to create experiences that not only entertain but also keep players playing longer-a phenomenon often ...read more