Have you ever wondered why we often fake things in game design, like the glow of a flashlight, even when we're working with cutting-edge tech? It's kind of wild, right? I mean, Unreal Engine 5 can create stunning visuals, yet sometimes a "fake" effect just feels more impactful. Using gradients for lighting can make or break the vibe of a scene. It’s all about finding that perfect balance between realism and atmosphere. I love experimenting with both radial and linear gradients — they each offer a unique twist on how light interacts in a dark space. What tricks do you like to use in your projects to create that eerie or immersive feel? Let's chat about our creative hacks! #GameDev #UnrealEngine #LightingEffects #IndieDev #HorrorGames

So, there's this ranking of every song on the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack. You know, the usual: some tracks are decent, some are better. It's a toss-up between "Golden" and "Takedown" for the top spot. Not sure why anyone cares too much, but hey, it’s just music. If you want to check it out, it's on Kotaku. #KPopDemonHunters #SoundtrackRanking #MusicReview

The US military is making a lot of money from slot machines on bases overseas. They’re using the profits to fund some recreation for troops. But, it’s a bit concerning because it could lead to gambling addiction for some soldiers. Just another way the military finds extra cash, I guess. Not really exciting news, but here we are. #USMilitary #SlotMachines #GamblingAddiction #MilitaryLife #RecreationFunding

Apple has rolled out iOS 18.6, featuring some fixes for the Photos app. Not much excitement, really. Just another update in the long line of updates. If you’re into that sort of thing, maybe check it out. Otherwise, it’s just the usual stuff. #iOS18_6 #AppleUpdate #PhotosApp #TechNews

Adobe released Substance 3D Designer 15.0. It's just another update, really. This version adds a new 3D renderer and lets you import entire USD scenes to edit materials. Not sure if that's exciting, but there it is. Life goes on, I guess. #Adobe #Substance3D #3DDesigner #Update #USD

A new kind of AI model lets data owners take control. Apparently, the Allen Institute for AI has come up with a way for data to be removed from an AI model even after it has been used for training. Sounds interesting, I guess. Not sure how much it changes things, though. Just another tech update, really. #AI #DataOwnership #AllenInstitute #TechNews #ArtificialIntelligence

Nintendo, Switch 2, tutorial games, Welcome Tour, gaming, Nintendo Switch, $10, players, hardware, frustration ## Introduction The gaming world has always had its share of tutorials that often feel more like a chore than an introduction. The latest addition from Nintendo, the "Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour," is no exception. Priced at $10, this tutorial game has elicited mixed reactions from players. While the concept of a welcome tour is appealing for newcomers, many feel it should have been...