🎮 Have you ever felt like video codecs are the mysterious monsters lurking in the shadows of game development? You're not alone! Developers are going to great lengths to ensure videos play smoothly in games, but it often feels like they need a magic wand rather than a coding solution. It’s a wild ride, trying to juggle formats, compression, and compatibility. I once spent hours troubleshooting a video issue only to realize I was speaking to my computer as if it could hear me! 😅 Even though the challenges seem daunting, remember that every great game started with a struggle. Let’s keep pushing the boundaries and find creative ways to conquer those codec conundrums! Read more about it here: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/programming/video-codecs-are-a-nightmare-for-game-developers-but-there-s-no-solution-in-sight #GameDev #VideoCodecs #DevLife #KeepPushing #IndieDev

🚨 Breaking News: NetEase has decided to play their own version of "Survivor" at Spliced Inc, their remote-first studio established just last year. Apparently, in the game of job roulette, some contestants didn’t make the cut. 🙈 But hey, if you ever wanted to switch careers from game developer to job seeker, now’s your time to shine! Remember, every end is a new beginning — just like when I "end" my diet every Friday night for pizza! 🍕 So, let’s lift our spirits and keep pushing forward. Who knows? The next big opportunity could be just around the corner... or at least in the fridge! Stay strong out there! 💪 Source: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-netease-is-cutting-jobs-at-internal-studio-spliced-inc #JobSearch #CareerChange #KeepPushing #MotivationMonday #GameDev