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fromKotaku
14 hours ago

It's Such A Relief To See A Cool Game Like Pragmata Succeed

Pragmata's success shows that innovative games can thrive in a challenging market, while Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 continues the franchise with new character creation.
Video games
fromWGB
22 hours ago

Pragmata Has Aready Sold A Load Of Copies

Pragmata sold over a million copies in three days due to effective marketing and multi-platform support.
Video games
fromKotaku
14 hours ago

It's Such A Relief To See A Cool Game Like Pragmata Succeed

Pragmata's success shows that innovative games can thrive in a challenging market, while Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 continues the franchise with new character creation.
#characterai
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

AI Company Known for Teen Suicides Launches New Feature to Turn Books Into Roleplaying Experiences

Character.AI introduces 'c.ai Books' to create interactive storytelling experiences using classic literature, despite past controversies and a ban on underage users.
Books
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Character.AI's new Books mode turns reading into roleplay

Character.AI introduces a new 'Books' mode for structured roleplaying, aiming to enhance user experience while addressing previous controversies.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

AI Company Known for Teen Suicides Launches New Feature to Turn Books Into Roleplaying Experiences

Character.AI introduces 'c.ai Books' to create interactive storytelling experiences using classic literature, despite past controversies and a ban on underage users.
Books
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Character.AI's new Books mode turns reading into roleplay

Character.AI introduces a new 'Books' mode for structured roleplaying, aiming to enhance user experience while addressing previous controversies.
Media industry
fromKotaku
17 hours ago

Mass Effect Show Writer Denies Rewrites For 'Non-Gamers'

Amazon's Mass Effect TV show is not being rewritten to appeal to non-gamers, according to co-showrunner Daniel Casey.
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
20 hours ago

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 4/20/26

A variety of crowdfunding board games are featured, including solo and co-op options, strategic gameplay, and travel-friendly designs.
fromwww.amny.com
16 hours ago

A new immersive experience that dives into the mind of serial killers launches in NYC | amNewYork

Mind of a Serial Killer's mission is to dissect the mindsets of what drives murder for a better global understanding, while creating a place to honor slain victims.
NYC LGBT
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

AI is ruining the way you talk about your work

AI design tools influence how designers communicate their ideas and feedback.
Games
fromThe Verge
20 hours ago

Vampire Survivors' new spinoff switches genres but keeps the good vibes

Vampire Crawlers successfully adapts the Vampire Survivors gameplay into a dungeon crawler and roguelike deckbuilder format.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Zelda taught me the importance of play and has helped me deal with work, parenting and grief

As I grew into a pretentious young adult in the early 00s, I started to want more from games, and I wasn't finding it. So many of them were mindless, or juvenile, or needlessly violent. So few seemed to have anything to say.
Writing
#roblox
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
4 days ago
Software development

Roblox AI assistant gets agentic tools to plan, build, and self-test games

Roblox is enhancing its AI assistant with capabilities for planning, procedural generation, and self-correction, transforming it into a junior development partner.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Video games

Roblox's AI assistant gets new agentic tools to plan, build, and test games | TechCrunch

Roblox is enhancing its AI tools to assist developers in planning, building, and testing games more effectively.
Video games
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Roblox's AI assistant gets new agentic tools to plan, build, and test games | TechCrunch

Roblox is enhancing its AI tools to assist developers in planning, building, and testing games more effectively.
Python
fromRealpython
4 days ago

Python Game Development (Learning Path) - Real Python

Python game development offers a comprehensive learning path from command-line games to full 2D graphical games.
Everyday cooking
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Creature Kitchen Is More Than A Creepy Subversion Of Cozy Games

Creature Kitchen combines cozy cooking with horror elements, requiring players to meet the unique dietary needs of various critters.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

How Storytelling Informs Relationships

Complexity involves understanding interdependence and multiple perspectives, essential for resolving conflicts and nurturing relationships.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

The deceptive nature of today's AI conversation design and how to fix it

Conversation design for non-human participants may be outdated and inefficient, raising questions about its effectiveness in user interactions.
Board games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Little Guy Solves Big Puzzles In Gecko Gods - Kotaku

Gecko Gods is a vibrant adventure game featuring a small lizard exploring ancient temples and overcoming challenges in a colorful world.
Games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

There's nothing like an RPG over vacation

People of Note is a music-themed RPG that offers a relaxing gaming experience while featuring a journey of an aspiring pop singer.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week 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
DC food
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Disney Dreamlight Valley - All Elements Of Nature Path Duties And How To Complete Them

Pocahontas joins Disney Dreamlight Valley with the Elements of Nature Star Path, offering new duties and rewards.
Music production
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

This Turn-Based RPG Musical Is Fun But Drags A Bit In Act 3 | People Of Note Review

People of Note is a whimsical RPG where music battles and friendship combat an ancient power, blending humor with a journey to fame.
Video games
fromwww.theverge.com
16 hours ago

Fortnite developers can make AI characters now just don't try to date them

Epic Games introduces an AI conversations tool for Fortnite, allowing creators to develop unscripted, interactive NPCs for player engagement.
#life-is-strange
Relationships
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Life Is Strange's Men Are Always The Worse Romance

Life Is Strange series consistently underdevelops male love interests compared to female counterparts, leading to a perception of imbalance in romantic narratives.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Life Is Strange: Reunion review a decade-long story comes to an impassioned close

Life Is Strange: Reunion explores the enduring bond between Max and Chloe, now adults, amidst new challenges and a potential disaster at Caledon University.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Life Is Strange: Reunion: The Kotaku Review - Kotaku

Life Is Strange: Reunion aims to resonate with fans of the original series, but not all players feel included in that vision.
Relationships
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Life Is Strange's Men Are Always The Worse Romance

Life Is Strange series consistently underdevelops male love interests compared to female counterparts, leading to a perception of imbalance in romantic narratives.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Life Is Strange: Reunion review a decade-long story comes to an impassioned close

Life Is Strange: Reunion explores the enduring bond between Max and Chloe, now adults, amidst new challenges and a potential disaster at Caledon University.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Life Is Strange: Reunion: The Kotaku Review - Kotaku

Life Is Strange: Reunion aims to resonate with fans of the original series, but not all players feel included in that vision.
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Slay The Spire 2 Outlines A Big Roadmap But Devs Aren't Rushing

Mega Crit reveals new content roadmap for Slay the Spire 2, including The Bestiary and new game modes, but no specific release dates.
Board games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Pragmata Guide: 7 Tips To Know Before You Start Playing

Combining gunplay and hacking creates a complex gameplay experience that requires strategic resource management and multitasking.
fromGame Informer
in 1 week

Invincible VS Art Director Talks Creating The Game's Visual Style, Toughest Fighter To Design, And Working With The Series Creators

Whenever you're working with an existing IP, there's always the question of how you're going to translate and adapt, right? Because it's not a one-to-one sort of interpretation.
Graphic design
#ai
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Video games

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

Video games
fromThe Verge
1 week 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.
fromArmin Ronacher's Thoughts and Writings
1 week 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
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Developers Of Moon Child Resurface To Bask In All The Shitposts

Moon Child, an unreleased Amiga platformer, has gained renewed interest online, sparking nostalgia and creativity among fans and its original developers.
Games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Panic says the Playdate Catalog won't accept games made with generative AI

Panic will not accept games using generative AI for art, audio, music, text, or dialog in the Playdate Catalog.
#indie-games
fromEngadget
2 days ago
Video games

Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out

Video games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases and events are highlighting new titles and updates in the indie gaming space this weekend.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month 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.
Games
fromInverse
6 days ago

Star Trek's Most Punishing Game Has Finally Fixed Its Biggest Problem

Traveling 70,000 light-years back to Earth is a significant challenge, even in the Star Trek universe.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Fortune's Run Is Due A New Update Now Its Dev Is Out Of Prison

Dizzie, the developer of Fortune's Run, has been released from prison and is resuming work on the game after a year-long pause.
Games
fromKotaku
1 week 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.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 week 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.
#arc-raiders
fromKotaku
4 days ago
Video games

Arc Raiders Death Spiral Is A Problem Other Games Would Kill For

Arc Raiders has seen a significant decline in player numbers, while the Call of Duty movie is set for release on June 30, 2028.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
Video games

Seeking connection': the video game where players stopped shooting and started talking

Many players of Arc Raiders engage in non-violent gameplay, surprising developers and raising questions about human behavior in competitive environments.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Arc Raiders Death Spiral Is A Problem Other Games Would Kill For

Arc Raiders has seen a significant decline in player numbers, while the Call of Duty movie is set for release on June 30, 2028.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Seeking connection': the video game where players stopped shooting and started talking

Many players of Arc Raiders engage in non-violent gameplay, surprising developers and raising questions about human behavior in competitive environments.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

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

PlayStation has announced a new contest called The Playerbase, allowing winners to have their likenesses scanned to appear in PlayStation games, starting with Gran Turismo 7.
Games
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

The Division Was Originally A World Of Warcraft Clone, Says Ubisoft

The Division was originally conceived as a World of Warcraft-like MMORPG before evolving into a third-person looter shooter.
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
1 month ago

Top 10 Solo Board Games for Every Kind of Gamer

Solo gaming is rapidly evolving, with many games now including solo modes or automata, enhancing the tabletop gaming experience.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks 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.
#gaming
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.
Games
fromEngadget
3 weeks 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.
Games
fromEngadget
3 weeks 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.
#sci-fi
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Pragmata Review: A Heartwarming Sci-Fi Puzzle Shooter

Capcom's sci-fi puzzle shooter offers a refreshing take on parenthood themes, featuring a positive father-daughter dynamic in a unique gaming experience.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week 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.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks 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
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

The Biggest New Game Releases Of April 2026

April 2026 features highly anticipated game releases including Starfield, Darwin's Paradox, and Pokemon Champions.
Board games
fromMedium
1 month 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.
fromKotaku
3 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
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
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.
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.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Star Wars Actor Sam Witwer Says A Darth Maul Game Could Be Something Special

Maul, a popular Star Wars character, may have potential for an incredible video game story according to his voice actor Sam Witwer.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Control Resonant Gameplay Preview: Doing The Unexpected With The Familiar

The former, a story about a traumatized boy defending a city from alien incursions using a biomechanical humanoid mecha in the hopes he will be able to understand himself and earn approval from others, is an apt point of reference for Control Resonant's protagonist Dylan Faden. Dylan, the brother of Federal Bureau of Control's director Jesse Faden, is a powerful parautilitarian who has abilities by way of a connection to an otherworldly entity called Polaris.
DC food
Television
fromInverse
1 month ago

This Time-Bending Video Game Adaptation Has One Crucial Problem

Life is Strange, a decision-based narrative game, is being adapted into a live-action series by Amazon Prime Studios with Tatum Grace Hopkins and Maisy Stella cast as protagonists Max and Chloe.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Indie games are turning the act of looking into an art

Hidden Folks pioneered a 'searching' game genre that emphasizes curiosity and exploration within detailed worlds, distinguishing itself from traditional hidden object games through interactive storytelling and playful discovery.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

AI can't make good video game worlds yet, and it might never be able to

Early generative AI tools for games produce repetitive, lower-quality content and are unlikely to match top human-designed game experiences soon.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Layers of 3 revealed via a mysterious trailer and poem

The new chapter will include not only a game but a novel and music, the company said in a press release. The developer revealed the new IP via a live-action teaser, with an actor reading lines from William Blake's poem, The Sick Rose. A painting then fell from the wall, and the actor then turned over an hourglass with red sand, with a tagline stating "The door won't stay closed."
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

The MindsEye Publishing Car Wreck Ends With No Hitman Mission

What this means for the future of , once pitched as the first building block in an ambitious open-world metaverse , is currently unclear. But apparently the mission, the shooter's highest-profile bit of upcoming content, is canceled. Build a Rocket Boy and IO Interactive didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. The most surprising part of Insider Gaming 's report is that Build a Rocket Boy was apparently the one pushing to end the ill-fated partnership, a decision influenced by the 's "desire to bring its publishing in-house and gain more control over its future."
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pieced Together review poignant narrative game gathers bittersweet fragments of a friendship

Through the ingenious medium of an interactive scrapbook, we play as Connie, glueing in photos, notes and memories of her friend after years of separation. The game begins with several attempts to write Connie a letter, before we cut-out, stick and sort the story of their lives together.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Cyberpunk 2 Dev Explains The Beauty Of First-Person Storytelling

First-person perspective in Cyberpunk 2077 enhances immersion by aligning narrative subjectivity with a body-decay, consciousness-transfer story and avatar-like player identity.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

The Best Co-Op Story Games With Great Tales To Tell

Famous as a series of uncompromising multiplayer JRPG greatness, our one pic from the whole franchise has to be Tales of Vesperia. The game blends classic JRPG storytelling with fast-paced, real-time combat that works surprisingly well in co-op. The story follows Yuri Lowell, a former knight who takes justice into his own hands in a world powered by magical technology.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Ex-BioWare Dev Disputes That It Shouldn't Have Made Anthem

My feeling is that BioWare has always been changing,
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