Balatro creator details the mental health crisis brought on by his solo-dev masterpieceA developer shares struggles and successes behind his indie game Balatro, highlighting the pressures faced leading up to its launch.
How do you know when your game is good?The realization of a game's quality can emerge from moments of genuine enjoyment during development, as seen with League of Legends.
Summer Eternal's not-quite-Disco Elysium successor needs a focused vision, and the studio's unique worker-owned set-up is the key to making sure it finds oneSummer Eternal's unique co-op structure empowers its developers while maintaining a focused artistic vision to overcome challenges in collaborative game development.
Balatro creator details the mental health crisis brought on by his solo-dev masterpieceA developer shares struggles and successes behind his indie game Balatro, highlighting the pressures faced leading up to its launch.
How do you know when your game is good?The realization of a game's quality can emerge from moments of genuine enjoyment during development, as seen with League of Legends.
Summer Eternal's not-quite-Disco Elysium successor needs a focused vision, and the studio's unique worker-owned set-up is the key to making sure it finds oneSummer Eternal's unique co-op structure empowers its developers while maintaining a focused artistic vision to overcome challenges in collaborative game development.
State of JavaScript: Highlights of the JavaScript developer surveyThe 2024 State of JavaScript survey reveals significant trends in language usage and pain points for developers.
Google as Darth Vader: Why iA Writer quit the Android app marketPiracy can drastically undercut app revenue, with 90% of users potentially accessing apps without purchase.Piracy leads to higher support demands and negative ratings, impacting user experience and developer workload.Sharing data about piracy can bring valuable insight and critique from the developer community.
Origins and Key Concepts of Gamification in Non-Game Contexts | HackerNoonGamification, while enhancing engagement, can have significant negative effects that developers need to understand and address.
Google as Darth Vader: Why iA Writer quit the Android app marketPiracy can drastically undercut app revenue, with 90% of users potentially accessing apps without purchase.Piracy leads to higher support demands and negative ratings, impacting user experience and developer workload.Sharing data about piracy can bring valuable insight and critique from the developer community.
Origins and Key Concepts of Gamification in Non-Game Contexts | HackerNoonGamification, while enhancing engagement, can have significant negative effects that developers need to understand and address.
Tight Mode: Why Browsers Produce Different Performance Results - Smashing MagazineTight Mode affects how browsers prioritize resource loading, enhancing web performance, but is poorly documented.
Why Only 1 in 5 Developers Are Happy at Work | HackerNoonEmployee dissatisfaction in tech is largely due to technical debt and workplace pressures.Flexibility is now more important to developers than salary.High levels of complacency exist in both individual contributors and managers.
A Legion of Sway: How Influencer Marketing Boosted Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 | HackerNoonSpace Marine 2 continues the legacy of its predecessor while exceeding sales expectations and transforming Saber Interactive's future.
Postman Survey Surfaces Accelerated Rate of API Development - DevOps.comMost developers can create APIs quickly, but actual deployment takes longer and poses challenges.Investment in APIs is increasing, with a significant portion driving revenue.Security testing is lagging, with many developers not thoroughly validating API safety.
Smashing Hour With Heydon Pickering | CSS-TricksHeydon Pickering emphasizes the importance of accessibility and visualizing sound through innovative web technologies.
Where do Linux and Rust go from here? A roundtable of kernel developers share their thoughtsLinux kernel developers emphasize the collaborative nature of open-source work and the gradual integration of Rust into the Linux kernel.
With that big Helldivers 2 patch now imminent, Arrowhead's dropped the bomb, the 500KG's blasts will finally be as powerful as they lookThe next Helldivers 2 patch will fix the Eage 500KG bomb's damage issues, enhancing its gameplay impact.
9 Things We Learned About Monster Hunter Wilds At GamescomThe game is poised to be one of the most significant releases of 2025, generating immense excitement from its recent public demo.
Stellar Starter Tips For Stellar BladeThe game Stellar Blade offers various tips such as turning on Auto Loot, adjusting hair length for better gameplay, and utilizing the Ambush ability for a smoother gaming experience.
SwitchArcade Round-Up: 'Pepper Grinder', 'Missile Dancer 2', 'Open Roads', Plus Today's Other Releases and SalesA variety of new game releases with promising gameplay mechanics and inspirations.Continued interest in classic arcade-style shooters with modern twists.