Introduction Vlogging isn’t going anywhere. Despite algorithm chaos, shifting viewer habits, and the rise of AI-driven everything, creators have kept showing up—camera in hand, story to tell. In a landscape where platforms rise fast and fall faster, vlogging has adjusted, scaled, and survived. But 2024 isn’t just another tweak in the timeline. The ground is […]
Battle royale games are built on a simple but gripping premise: drop a bunch of players into a shrinking map and let them fight until only one is left standing. It’s part survival, part shooter, part chaos. The genre thrives on unpredictability and fast decisions. At the core are a few mechanics that define the
Introduction Vlogging has taken a lot of punches in recent years — new platforms, monetization shifts, saturated feeds. But it never folded. In fact, the medium has adapted faster than most realize. Through all the noise, personal storytelling and creative authenticity kept their ground. One creator with a camera, a voice, and a story still
The International, or TI, didn’t start as esports royalty. It launched in 2011 with a $1.6 million prize pool—unheard of at the time—and instantly shook the gaming world. Hosted by Valve, TI was a marketing push for the then-beta version of Dota 2. What it became, though, was a movement. Over the years, TI ballooned
The Transition to 3D: A New Era for Game Design Stepping Into 3D (Late 90s to Early 2000s) The late 1990s and early 2000s marked a major turning point in gaming history: the move from 2D to 3D environments. This shift wasn’t just about better graphics; it completely redefined how games were designed and experienced.
Leveling Up Without Burning Out The Grind Is Real (And Sometimes Required) In many games, grinding is a built-in mechanic. Whether it’s farming gear, upping levels, or unlocking new abilities, repetition is often the price of power. While it can feel tedious, not all grind is bad. The key is knowing why you’re grinding and
Introduction Vlogging didn’t vanish when trends shifted, algorithms flipped, or new platforms popped up. It adapted. Through the clutter of reaction videos, livestreams, and AI-generated everything, vlogging kept its grip by being human, flexible, and intentional. It’s stuck around because people still crave raw experience, perspective, and personality — the stuff no filter or script
Introduction Vlogging hasn’t just survived the past decade—it’s adapted, outlasted trends, and kept a pulse on what audiences want. As other formats have come and gone, vlogging has proven flexible. Daily diaries, cinematic walk-throughs, behind-the-scenes grinds—it’s a genre that thrives on authenticity and reinvention. And in the middle of algorithm changes, attention spans shrinking, and
Why Players Stay Engaged: Curiosity, Control, and Reward Understanding what drives player engagement goes beyond graphics or gameplay mechanics. At the core, three key psychological triggers keep players coming back: curiosity, autonomy, and the thrill of discovery. Curiosity as a Core Player Motivation Humans are naturally curious, and games thrive on this instinct. Well-designed games
Microtransactions have become a staple in modern gaming, but not all microtransactions are created equal. At a basic level, they fall into two camps: cosmetic and pay-to-win. Cosmetic transactions might let you dress your character in a glowing outfit or unlock a flashy emote. They don’t impact the mechanics. Pay-to-win, on the other hand, gives