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    So, 80 Dollars for Games is the new Base Price

    🎮 Seriously, Guys? Okay, look. I’m a programmer. I’m used to being cynical about big tech, sure. But this? This is next-level greed that makes even Bezos seem modest. You know capitalism, right? Competition, market forces, invisible hands, Adam Smith nodding sagely from the afterlife? That’s the stuff we’re sold on. But what we’ve just […] More

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    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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    AI Isn’t Taking Your Job; It Will Empower Your Coworker To Do It Instead

    Replacing the Whole Concept of Jobs Imagine you’re at a bustling office in the near future. It’s filled with the familiar hum of computers, the background noise of keyboards, and coffee machines whirring in the break room. But something is different. Instead of a classic team with a manager, senior employees, mid-level staff, and entry-level […] More

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    Artificial Intelligence and Dynamic Gaming

    Today we’re diving into the future. No, not flying cars or colonies on Mars – we’re talking about Artificial Intelligence and dynamic gaming. I know, I know, you’re thinking, “AI? That’s so 2023.” But stick with me, because this is where it gets interesting. And yes, I promise there will be some sarcasm along the […] More

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    Why Venture Capitalism Requires a C Corp

    Today, we’re peeling back another layer of the Venture Capital onion. Spoiler alert: it stinks. Let’s talk about why Venture Capitalism demands you have a corporation. Yep, if you’re a dreamer hoping to score VC funding, you better have a corporation ready to go. Because the worst thing that can happen is to get asked, […] More

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    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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    The Truth About Venture Capital

    Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the world of Venture Capital. You know, that magical place where millionaires and billionaires pretend they’re the heroes of innovation, while secretly laughing all the way to the bank. Let’s be real, Venture Capital “funds” are just rich people playing high-stakes poker with other people’s dreams. They’re not philanthropists; they’re […] More

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    Indie Game Devs: Build for Passion, Not For Profit

    Introduction Ah, the indie game dev market. A place where everyone and their grandma thinks they can be the next Toby Fox or Edmund McMillen. But let’s get real. The market is so oversaturated, it makes a sponge in a monsoon look dry. You’ve got a game? Great. So do a thousand other people. And […] More