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Top 5 AI-Powered IDEs in 2025: A Developer’s Perspective
Introduction Look, AI-powered IDEs are here to stay. Whether you’re a skeptical purist who still compiles in Vim or an early adopter who lets AI refactor entire projects while sipping coffee, the reality is clear: AI is changing how we write code. But let’s get one thing straight—AI isn’t replacing developers anytime soon. It’s a […] More
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in Development, opinion
Overwatch 2: Loot Boxes are back on the menu
Blizzard is rolling back the clock on Overwatch 2 and reintroducing loot boxes in Season 15. If you thought the industry had learned its lesson about gambling mechanics in games, think again. While these loot boxes can’t be purchased directly, make no mistake—this is not some innocent “player-friendly” move. This is psychological warfare, and it […] More
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in Development, Technical
DeepSeek’s Breakthrough: The Open-Source AI You Can Run
DeepSeek Just Broke the AI Game (And You Can Too) Alright, let’s talk about something huge. We’ve all been watching OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic duke it out with their mega-models, throwing down billions in compute like it’s Monopoly money. Meanwhile, most companies (and let’s be real—regular people) are left renting AI at a premium with […] More
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in Development, Technical
AI Agents and We Don’t Mean the Secret Kind
Discover how to create and deploy AI agents, from understanding their core functionality to building an RPG Game Master AI using OpenAI’s APIs and Google Cloud Functions. Learn routing, context injection, and model selection for effective AI-driven solutions. More
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Infinity Nikki: Dressing Up Addiction – The Gacha Gamble Exposed
Infinity Nikki reveals the dangers of gacha gaming. Explore how gambling mechanics exploit players and discover fair alternatives for game monetization. More
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in Development, Technical
Game Devs need to Cash In on AI Now!
Discover how AI bots on Twitch will transform gaming and streaming. Learn how game devs can capitalize on this evolving AI-driven industry. More
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in Development, opinion
The Truth about Creating a Startup
Chasing dreams in startups and indie dev? Hard work alone isn’t enough. Learn why success is about luck, timing, and having a secure backup plan. More
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in Development, Technical
Arriving Now: AI Police, trained by Google
Google’s new AI policy puts indie game developers at risk of project suspension with automated abuse monitoring and prompt logging. What does this mean for you? More
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Artificial Intelligence: What Are Inferences
Welcome back to another episode of “What the Hell Is That?” Today’s topic: Inferences in Artificial Intelligence. Yeah, I know, you’re already on the edge of your seat. But trust me, this is important, especially for all you game developers out there who think AI is just about making NPCs slightly less dumb. Let’s dive […] More
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in Development, opinion
The Truth About Venture Capital and Pitch Decks
Today, we’re diving into the grimy underbelly of Venture Capital once again. This time, it’s all about pitch decks. You know, those glorified PowerPoint presentations that can make or break your startup’s future. Let’s be honest, pitch decks are the Tinder profiles of the startup world. Some venture capitalists might swipe right on your detailed, […] More
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Tutorful recommends GameMakerBlog as Top Educational Resource
Starting a new project? Just getting into Game Development? If so, then check out the new article from Tutorful: “How To Become a Game Developer: Expert Advice and Awesome Tools” which details everything from the type of game to make to Education Resources for improving your skills. Speaking of Education Resources, we are excited […] More
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[Made in GameMaker] Bounce Rescue by Bitecore Studios
Bounce Rescue is a brand new game released on Steam that was made in GameMaker Studio. Great graphics, solid controls, engaging music and even multiplayer make this a shining example of the quality that can be made with GMS. I spoke to Bitecore Studios to get some developer insights and details on how they […] More