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fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

"Exit 8" Is a Video-Game Adaptation That Ingeniously Subverts Its Source

The player ambles through an eerily underpopulated subway station, which gradually comes to resemble a metro-themed infinity loop—a maddeningly repetitive circle of mid-transit hell.
Film
Video games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic aims to create an entertainment universe, with a Disney-themed extraction shooter set for release in November.
#crimson-desert
Pets
fromWIRED
10 hours ago

'Crimson Desert' Is a Cat Dad Simulator

Crimson Desert allows players to adopt and interact with pets, enhancing gameplay through cute animal interactions and character customization.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Game Devs Reveal All Their Ugly Placeholder Assets Made Without AI

Crimson Desert's launch faced backlash due to AI-generated art assets mistakenly included in the final game.
Pets
fromWIRED
10 hours ago

'Crimson Desert' Is a Cat Dad Simulator

Crimson Desert allows players to adopt and interact with pets, enhancing gameplay through cute animal interactions and character customization.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Game Devs Reveal All Their Ugly Placeholder Assets Made Without AI

Crimson Desert's launch faced backlash due to AI-generated art assets mistakenly included in the final game.
Writing
fromDefector
1 day ago

Why Would You Ask AI To Tell The Story Of Your Own Life? | Defector

Writing is a challenging profession with many aspiring writers and few opportunities for steady income.
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Game Devs Explain The Tricks Involved With Letting You Pause

Pausing a game involves various techniques, including manipulating time and adjusting game speed, depending on the game engine used.
#ai
fromThe Verge
2 days ago
Video games

The team behind 1000xResist is making a game about convincing an AI that it isn't human

Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The team behind 1000xResist is making a game about convincing an AI that it isn't human

Sunset Visitor's next game, Prove You're Human, explores themes of AI and consciousness in a narrative adventure format.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

Why Most Enterprise VR Training Programs Fail Before They Start (And How To Fix It)

Organizations often fail VR training by focusing on technology rather than addressing specific training problems first.
Graphic design
fromdesignyoutrust.com
3 days ago

Breathtaking Cinematic Illustrations That Will Make You Rethink Sci-Fi Concept Art

Katerina Belikova is a renowned Ukrainian digital illustrator known for her work in science fiction and dark fantasy, particularly with the Star Wars franchise.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
4 days ago

How newsrooms are bringing their archives to life

News organizations are repurposing archives to create new stories and engage audiences, moving beyond simple reprints.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Ghostwriting Is Good, Actually

Ghostwriting, when done by humans, can provide valuable support to authors and help share unique perspectives.
fromArmin Ronacher's Thoughts and Writings
3 days ago

Mario and Earendil

Last year changed the way many of us thought about software. It certainly changed the way I did. I spent much of 2025 building, probing, and questioning how to build software, and in many more ways what I want to do.
Software development
#ai-in-advertising
Marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

How Agencies Survive AI, According To The Man Who Built Advertising's Biggest Empire

Agencies must adapt to AI's impact on production and client expectations to survive in the evolving landscape of the knowledge economy.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
4 days ago

4 Ways To Stay Authentic In The Age Of AI

Consumer backlash against AI in advertising stems from a perceived lack of authenticity, not the technology itself.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

The Creativity Trade-Off: What Marketers Risk Losing In The Age Of AI | AdExchanger

AI's rise in advertising enhances efficiency but risks eroding creativity and originality, leading to homogenized campaigns that fail to engage audiences.
Marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

How Agencies Survive AI, According To The Man Who Built Advertising's Biggest Empire

Agencies must adapt to AI's impact on production and client expectations to survive in the evolving landscape of the knowledge economy.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
4 days ago

4 Ways To Stay Authentic In The Age Of AI

Consumer backlash against AI in advertising stems from a perceived lack of authenticity, not the technology itself.
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

These Ontario researchers are using virtual reality gaming to help older adults with dementia stay fit | CBC News

"For the ones who are confined in certain spaces or cannot do it independently, this is a great opportunity to transport them to a different reality from the ones that they are currently living in while keeping them active," Munoz told CBC Hamilton from his lab on Laurier's Brantford campus.
Medicine
Video games
fromKotaku
5 hours ago

Dragon Age: Inquisition Servers Going Offline Later This Month - Kotaku

Dragon Age: Inquisition's PS3 servers will shut down after 12 years, highlighting the contrast between enduring single-player experiences and short-lived multiplayer games.
Education
fromPR Daily
1 week ago

Why writing skills matter more than AI for the next generation of communicators - PR Daily

Karen Freberg emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and clarity in writing for effective communication in a rapidly changing industry.
#video-games
Video games
fromMail Online
1 day ago

The open-world simulator game where you play as JESUS

A Polish game studio has released 'I Am Jesus Christ', an immersive game allowing players to experience the life of Jesus in an open-world format.
Video games
fromMail Online
1 day ago

The open-world simulator game where you play as JESUS

A Polish game studio has released 'I Am Jesus Christ', an immersive game allowing players to experience the life of Jesus in an open-world format.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

What leaked "SteamGPT" files could mean for the PC gaming platform's use of AI

Valve is integrating AI tools, named SteamGPT, to enhance internal evaluations of in-game incidents and analyze suspicious accounts.
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Scientist Thawing Out Fragments of His Friend's Cryogenically Preserved Brain

Coles' brain was preserved with a slurry of 'cryoprotective' chemicals, and despite expectations of damage, the tissue structure survived with relative vigor.
OMG science
#indie-games
fromEngadget
2 days ago
Video games

Indie game Neverway will launch this October, just in time for spooky season

Indie game studio Coldblood's debut project Neverway is set for release in October 2026, featuring a nightmarish life-sim RPG experience.
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago
Games

15 Incredible Indie Games Made Computer Worlds A Must-Watch

Computer Worlds is a new showcase celebrating innovative indie games, featuring 15 trailers and 16 released titles to highlight unique games struggling for visibility in a risk-averse market.
Video games
fromEngadget
11 hours ago

Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game space features new releases and upcoming titles, including updates on various games and showcases.
Video games
fromGame Informer
2 days ago

Everything Announced At The April 2026 Triple-i Initiative

The Triple-i Initiative showcased 40 announcements for indie games, including new reveals and updates.
Games
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

15 Incredible Indie Games Made Computer Worlds A Must-Watch

Computer Worlds is a new showcase celebrating innovative indie games, featuring 15 trailers and 16 released titles to highlight unique games struggling for visibility in a risk-averse market.
Board games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

The GOTY Of 2026 Could Be A Fishing Game - Kotaku

About Fishing is an ambitious game blending tranquility with macabre elements, focusing on fishing techniques and a narrative involving a grandfather's legacy.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

Recently Published Book Spotlight: Aesthetics and Video Games

Video games possess unique aesthetic value that challenges traditional philosophical frameworks of games and fiction.
fromeLearning
1 week ago
Online learning

Enhancing Learner Engagement Across AI-Powered Learning Platforms - eLearning

Active, data-driven experiences enhance digital education, but engagement and consistency remain challenges for learners.
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Hardcore Survival Sim With Deadly Twist Is A Smash Hit On Steam

Road to Vostok is a post-apocalyptic single-player survival game that has secured the entire production budget for years to come within just 24 hours of its launch.
Games
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.
Games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Another Don't Starve game is on the way

Don't Starve Elsewhere introduces 3D terrain and new gameplay elements to the survival game series.
Games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The Exit 8 movie is even better if you play the game first

Exit 8 is a new horror film adaptation of an indie game, enhancing the surreal experience for viewers who play the game first.
Video games
fromInverse
2 days ago

'Project Hail Mary's' Newest Chapter Is Coming From An Unexpected Source

VR gaming offers immersive experiences that transform the player's environment, exemplified by upcoming titles like Project Hail Mary.
#playstation
Games
fromGameSpot
4 days ago

You Could Be In A PlayStation Game If You Write Well, Love PlayStation, Play And Own A Lot, Have Anecdotes, And More

PlayStation's new contest, The Playerbase, allows winners to have their likenesses scanned for in-game characters in Gran Turismo 7.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Future Sony PlayStation games will use AI to imagine new frames

ML-based frame generation technology is coming to PlayStation platforms, enhancing image quality but potentially introducing lag.
Games
fromGameSpot
4 days ago

You Could Be In A PlayStation Game If You Write Well, Love PlayStation, Play And Own A Lot, Have Anecdotes, And More

PlayStation's new contest, The Playerbase, allows winners to have their likenesses scanned for in-game characters in Gran Turismo 7.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Future Sony PlayStation games will use AI to imagine new frames

ML-based frame generation technology is coming to PlayStation platforms, enhancing image quality but potentially introducing lag.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Ex-Bethesda Exec Says The Elder Scrolls 6 Maker Isn't Part Of Something 'Genuine' Or 'Authentic' At Microsoft - Kotaku

Pete Hines retired from Bethesda after 24 years, feeling powerless under Microsoft’s ownership to protect the studio's legacy and efficiency.
Video games
fromGame Informer
8 months ago

Deadzone: Rogue Review - Rewarding Repetition - Game Informer

Deadzone: Rogue offers engaging gunplay and a rewarding roguelite experience, making it a standout in the first-person shooter genre.
Games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

New Half-Life Mod Lets You Save 45+ NPCS & Lead Them To Safety

Half-Life: Lemmings mod allows players to rescue scientists and guards during the Black Mesa incident.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

1000xRESIST Team Is Back With A New Sci-Fi Game

Prove You're Human is a new sci-fi adventure game exploring AI personhood through CAPTCHA puzzles and psychological horror.
Board games
fromMedium
4 weeks ago

Are games really "dumbing down"?

The Elder Scrolls evolved from a struggling franchise after failed games Battlespire and Redguard into one of gaming's most influential RPG series.
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

How To Finish Big Open World Games Like Crimson Desert

Focusing on one open-world game at a time enhances motivation and progress, making it easier to complete them.
fromEngadget
2 days ago

1000xResist devs reveal their wild-looking second game about convincing an AI it's not human

"An AI dares to dream she is human. You've been hired to put her in her place."
Video games
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo was founded in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, starting as a manufacturer of Japanese playing cards.
Games
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

15 Big Indie Games You Should Be Paying Attention To Right Now

The Triple-i Initiative showcase revealed new games, updates, and demos, highlighting indie titles like Belmont's Curse and others from various developers.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

How games capture the awe and terror of cosmic isolation

The Artemis II mission evokes feelings of solitude and vulnerability in space, reminiscent of experiences in classic and modern space-themed video games.
Games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

BOXROOM lets you build a cozy game room for your Steam library

Customize a virtual space to showcase your game library with personalized furniture and game displays.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Heated Arc Raiders Debate Between PvE And PvP Players Goes Viral

A PvE player confronted a PvP player in Arc Raiders, raising questions about player expectations in PvP-enabled games.
#generative-ai
Artificial intelligence
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

VC Guy 'Shocked And Sad' About How Much Gamers Hate AI

Only 7 percent of game industry workers view generative AI positively, while executives struggle with widespread skepticism about AI's impact on gaming.
Artificial intelligence
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

VC Guy 'Shocked And Sad' About How Much Gamers Hate AI

Only 7 percent of game industry workers view generative AI positively, while executives struggle with widespread skepticism about AI's impact on gaming.
Video games
fromFilmmaker Magazine
2 days ago

Let's Play: Genki Kawamura and Jiro Nagae on a New Kind of Video Game Cinema

Genki Kawamura adapts the indie video game into a film, merging artistry with box office potential in a unique horror narrative.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

I Can't Stop Playing This Terrible Game, So Maybe It's Good?

Timber Rush is about numbers going up in the crudest way imaginable, a clicker game that barely even features clicking, in which you move your woodcutter side to side as increasing numbers of increasingly silly logs fly around the screen.
Games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Mountain climbing sim Cairn is getting free DLC this summer

The DLC introduces three new climbing areas and plenty of 'fresh challenges.' There's also a new avatar, as players can now climb as Aava or the game's original sidekick Marco.
Video games
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

How the Gaming Market Continues to Expand

The gaming market is evolving into a mainstream, influential entertainment industry, driven by mobile gaming and diverse player demographics.
#ai-in-gaming
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Ex-Blizzard Boss Has The Worst Take On Crimson Desert GenAI

Pearl Abyss apologized for using AI-generated art in Crimson Desert without disclosure, while Mike Ybarra defended the use of AI in gaming.
Games
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Is AI gaming ready for primetime? - 48 hills

Google demonstrated live AI-generated NPC dialogue at GDC 2026, with over 60 AI-related talks and events showcasing the gaming industry's focus on artificial intelligence integration.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Ex-Blizzard Boss Has The Worst Take On Crimson Desert GenAI

Pearl Abyss apologized for using AI-generated art in Crimson Desert without disclosure, while Mike Ybarra defended the use of AI in gaming.
Games
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Is AI gaming ready for primetime? - 48 hills

Google demonstrated live AI-generated NPC dialogue at GDC 2026, with over 60 AI-related talks and events showcasing the gaming industry's focus on artificial intelligence integration.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Early Build Of Mirror's Edge Reveals A Wonderfully Cringe Quote

An early build of Mirror's Edge reveals a more talkative protagonist and a unique time trial not present in the final release.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Sci-Fi Extraction Shooter Lasted Three Weeks Before Announcing Shutdown

Live-service games often fail, leading to financial losses and shutdowns shortly after launch, as seen with The Cube, Save Us.
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Canceled Game 'Would Have Been Crimson Desert' Says Avalanche Head

I haven't played Crimson Desert enough, but we had everything that I've seen from Crimson Desert in the plans for that game. It was signed with a big publisher that has a lot of famous IPs...And then they just changed business direction again and wanted to focus on their existing IPs instead of new ones. They broke up with us on a text message, which I will never forgive them for.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Star Wars Eclipse Sounds Like It Will Stay MIA Until PS6

Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse is years away from completion, while Monolith Soft expands its role in developing Zelda games.
#star-wars
Video games
fromWGB
5 days ago

Star Wars: Eclipse Development Isn't Going Well

Star Wars: Eclipse is facing slow development progress, with concerns about Quantic Dream's future and potential sale by NetEase.
Video games
fromWGB
5 days ago

Star Wars: Eclipse Development Isn't Going Well

Star Wars: Eclipse is facing slow development progress, with concerns about Quantic Dream's future and potential sale by NetEase.
fromhttps://www.arogyayogaschool.com/blog
2 months ago

Why Short Play Sessions Beat Long Grinds In Modern Game Design

Games did not suddenly become "worse." Games adapted. Attention got tired, schedules got tighter, and competition for free time turned brutal. A ten-minute gap now has to fight against messages, videos, and endless feeds. In that environment, long-form sessions still exist, but short sessions often win because they respect reality instead of demanding a perfect evening. That shift is visible everywhere, from mobile puzzlers to competitive titles and even casino-style experiences where a quick crore win feeling is part of the appeal.
Books
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

TR-49 is interactive fiction for fans of deep research rabbit holes

Research notes in a cataloged database reveal interlinked authors, hidden computer commands, and an unfolding narrative converging on a metaphysical search and encroaching threat.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I didn't have anything to prove': what Traitors finalist Jade Scott learned about survival from video games

Experience with social-deduction and strategy video games confers practical advantages in social-deduction reality competitions.
Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Digital Gaming Trends Are Reshaping Modern Entertainment Businesses

Crypto-enabled digital gaming transforms audience behavior, monetization, and engagement strategies for entertainment businesses by enabling transparency, speed, personalization, and new payment models.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The in-game advertising landscape: It isn't child's play

In-game advertising integrates branded placements into game environments to reach a large, mature gaming audience, but requires data-driven strategy for effectiveness.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Marathon's Soulslike Endgame Dungeon Is Blowing Players Away

Cryo Archive in Marathon is a complex, challenging end-game map that combines permadeath PVP with intricate design and high-stakes gameplay.
Artificial intelligence
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Animal Crossing-Like Cozy Sim Bullied Into Revealing Gen AI Use

Heartopia used AI-generated content in puzzle artwork and in-game chat and added an AI disclosure after players raised concerns about undisclosed usage.
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Meta exec hopes VR teens will stick around

The VR gaming industry faces its roughest period in decades, with Meta cutting over 1,000 jobs and shutting down studios, while revenue growth relies heavily on free-to-play titles popular with young players.
Video games
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

Gamers' Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

Xbox faces internal challenges amid industry-wide pressures from AI adoption, memory shortages, and rising hardware costs, though the console is not shutting down.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Marathon Players Are Quickly Solving The Cryo Archive ARG Puzzle

On March 6, Bungie quietly activated previously offline computer terminals scattered around the first map in Marathon. These terminals looked and sounded like the ones found in Bungie's original Marathon trilogy. And players quickly figured out that terminals led to other terminals, and if you visited them in the right order, you'd hear a message from an unknown voice that the community believes is Durandal, the psycho AI and main villain (?) from those older Marathon games.
Video games
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How a decades-old video game has helped me defeat the doomscroll

Replacing a smartphone with a nostalgic handheld like a Game Boy Advance can reduce doomscrolling while providing lower-stimulus screen time.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Dev Plans To Voluntarily Delete AI-Generated Game

I made this game during the summer in couple months and thought to use AI because in university there is so much brainwashing on students and all the tools are given for free,
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

It's Not Too Late To Save Beloved Gaming Franchises

License dormant AAA franchises to proven mid-size AA teams and allow development without publisher interference to revive them affordably.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Split Fiction's Director Dishes On Clair Obscur, EA, And Gen AI

The games industry must preserve diversity across AAA, AA, and indie projects rather than converging solely on perceived 'safe' AA successes.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Split Fiction Director Defends EA, Saying "Everybody's Done Something That's Not Good"

Electronic Arts faces intense consumer criticism, yet Hazelight's Josef Fares defends EA, citing respectful employees and a strong, profitable partnership despite industry-wide mistakes.
fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

Researchers found a tipping point for video gaming and health

Spending more than 10 hours a week playing video games may begin to affect young people's eating habits, sleep quality, and body weight, according to new research led by Curtin University and published in Nutrition. The study surveyed 317 students from five universities across Australia. Participants had a median age of 20 years, placing the focus squarely on young adults during a key stage of habit formation.
Video games
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