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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Opening the hidden door within us': how Exit 8 took a simple game to purgatory

Genki Kawamura's Exit 8 adapts a simple horror game into a film with a fuller narrative and themes about human nature.
Video games
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

AI Dungeon maker Latitude unveils Voyage, a platform for creating AI-powered RPGs | TechCrunch

AI-powered RPG platform Voyage allows players to design unique gaming worlds and interact with unscripted NPCs.
fromInverse
20 hours ago

'Elden Ring' Set Photos Tease A Major Change To Crucial Characters

The Duskbloods, a vampiric action RPG set in the Victorian Era, is highly anticipated for the Nintendo Switch 2, arriving later this year.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Saros review you'll strafe until your thumbs hurt in this primal alien shooter

On the planet Carcosa, mangled, blackened trees and crimson flowers take root next to the ruins of some ancient alien civilisation, flanked by statues contorted in pain, tearing at their marble skin.
Independent films
#ai
Marketing tech
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

D-ID Launches "Agentic Videos" For Interactive AI Experiences

D-ID launched Agentic Videos, transforming traditional video into interactive experiences with real-time AI agents for enhanced viewer engagement.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks 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.
Marketing tech
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

D-ID Launches "Agentic Videos" For Interactive AI Experiences

D-ID launched Agentic Videos, transforming traditional video into interactive experiences with real-time AI agents for enhanced viewer engagement.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks 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.
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
1 day ago

Moon Review

Extraterrestrial board games like Moon allow conflict escalation without geopolitical insensitivity, combining competition and cooperation in colony building.
#roblox
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago
Business

Goldman Trims Roblox's Target to $125 but Keeps the Buy Rating: Is the Engagement Story Still Intact?

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
1 week 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
1 week 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.
Privacy technologies
fromGameSpot
2 days ago

Roblox Can't Seem To Keep Anyone Happy Right Now

Roblox struggles to balance user safety and enjoyment amid criticism and regulatory pressure over its age verification and safety measures.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Goldman Trims Roblox's Target to $125 but Keeps the Buy Rating: Is the Engagement Story Still Intact?

Goldman Sachs maintains a Buy rating on Roblox but lowers its price target to $125, reflecting a cautious outlook ahead of Q1 2026 earnings.
Video games
fromTechCrunch
1 week 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.
#peter-molyneux
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

UK gaming icon Peter Molyneux on AI, his final creation and a changing industry

Peter Molyneux reflects on his career and the future of the UK games industry, emphasizing the impact of AI on game development.
Video games
fromKotaku
21 hours ago

Peter Molyneux's Latest Game Is A Broken Sandwich-Making Sim

Masters of Albion fails to deliver a compelling experience, ultimately reducing itself to a mundane mobile game about making sandwiches.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

UK gaming icon Peter Molyneux on AI, his final creation and a changing industry

Peter Molyneux reflects on his career and the future of the UK games industry, emphasizing the impact of AI on game development.
Video games
fromKotaku
21 hours ago

Peter Molyneux's Latest Game Is A Broken Sandwich-Making Sim

Masters of Albion fails to deliver a compelling experience, ultimately reducing itself to a mundane mobile game about making sandwiches.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

How AI Avatars Are Turning Static Documents Into Interactive Learning Experiences

Transforming traditional documents into interactive learning experiences enhances engagement and retention in training.
#characterai
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
5 days 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
1 week 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
5 days 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
1 week 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.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days 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
Media industry
fromKotaku
3 days 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.
Mental health
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Could Dungeons and Dragons be a game-changer for neurodivergent youth? A new study suggests yes | CBC News

Dungeons and Dragons club helps neurodivergent youth like Elliot Schroeder build friendships and improve social skills in a supportive environment.
UX design
fromMedium
4 days 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.
Video games
fromVG247
1 hour ago

Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8 is refreshing your team comps with a new mechanic, and the game is coming to Steam

Zenless Zone Zero is launching on Steam with Version 2.8, introducing new Agents and concluding Season 2.
Games
fromThe Verge
8 hours ago

Saros is pure action nirvana

Saros is a PS5 exclusive that offers a euphoric, visually stunning bullet-hell shooter experience.
Growth hacking
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

From VR to Flat Screens: Bridging the Input and Immersion Gap

The future of VR and wearables is focused on natural interaction and immersion, despite current market limitations.
#titanium-court
Board games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The year's weirdest game is hard to explain and even harder to put down

Titanium Court is a unique blend of genres, offering an immersive experience that defies straightforward explanation.
fromEngadget
20 hours ago
Games

Titanium Court mashes together genres and cultural references to tell a strange, funny tale

Titanium Court combines match-three mechanics with tower defense elements in a roguelite format, emphasizing strategic resource management and tactical gameplay.
Board games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The year's weirdest game is hard to explain and even harder to put down

Titanium Court is a unique blend of genres, offering an immersive experience that defies straightforward explanation.
Games
fromEngadget
20 hours ago

Titanium Court mashes together genres and cultural references to tell a strange, funny tale

Titanium Court combines match-three mechanics with tower defense elements in a roguelite format, emphasizing strategic resource management and tactical gameplay.
Film
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

Iron Lung Digital Release: Markiplier Gives An Update As Fans Wait

Markiplier's film Iron Lung grossed over $50 million, with plans for digital release and self-distribution to benefit independent creators.
Video games
fromFuturism
1 hour ago

Google Exec Says Your Favorite Video Games Are Secretly Made With AI

AI is widely used in game development, with 90% of developers acknowledging its role in creating popular games.
Games
fromEngadget
22 hours ago

Five Annapurna Interactive games get Switch 2 releases

Five Annapurna Interactive titles are coming to Switch 2, including upgrades and new releases.
#crimson-desert
Games
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

Crimson Desert Gets Difficulty Settings, Graphics Boost in New Patch

Crimson Desert Patch 1.04.00 introduces difficulty settings, improved inventory management, and various enhancements across all platforms except Mac.
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Crimson Desert's Biggest Update Yet Transforms It Once Again

Crimson Desert launched with issues, but recent patches have significantly improved gameplay and added new difficulty modes.
Pets
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Everyone's Falling In Love With Picking Up Cats In Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert allows players to pet dogs and carry cats, creating a unique and enjoyable gameplay experience.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Crimson Desert's First Month Was Full Of Big Updates And Neat Discoveries

Crimson Desert, a massive open-world RPG, has gained popularity despite mixed reviews and initial player feedback.
Games
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

Crimson Desert Gets Difficulty Settings, Graphics Boost in New Patch

Crimson Desert Patch 1.04.00 introduces difficulty settings, improved inventory management, and various enhancements across all platforms except Mac.
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Crimson Desert's Biggest Update Yet Transforms It Once Again

Crimson Desert launched with issues, but recent patches have significantly improved gameplay and added new difficulty modes.
Pets
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Everyone's Falling In Love With Picking Up Cats In Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert allows players to pet dogs and carry cats, creating a unique and enjoyable gameplay experience.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Crimson Desert's First Month Was Full Of Big Updates And Neat Discoveries

Crimson Desert, a massive open-world RPG, has gained popularity despite mixed reviews and initial player feedback.
Video games
fromKotaku
19 hours ago

Overwatch Is Making Good On A Decade-Old Promise

Blizzard is advancing the story of its rebooted series significantly, introducing new characters and meaningful plot developments after years of stagnation.
Board games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Windrose: 15 Tips And Tricks To Know Before Playing

Windrose is an open-world survival RPG focused on pirate adventures, survival, and combat against enemies and wildlife.
fromArmin Ronacher's Thoughts and Writings
2 weeks 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
Games
fromKotaku
8 hours ago

Saros Review: A Psychological Challenge Worth Pushing Through

Housemarque's latest game expands narrative depth while maintaining its identity in a challenging roguelike environment.
Video games
fromKotaku
19 hours ago

Five Standout Indies From Today's ID@Xbox Showcase

Xbox showcased a variety of indie games, highlighting unique titles like 'There Are No Ghosts at the Grand' with innovative gameplay mechanics.
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
4 days 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.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

What my zen week with a virtual power-washer taught me about gaming and life | Imogen West-Knights

Simulation games have surged in popularity, with a market growth from $4.86bn in 2020 to an expected $21bn by 2030.
Board games
fromKotaku
4 days 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.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

Beast Of Reincarnation Release Date And Everything We Know About Game Freak's Ambitious RPG

Beast of Reincarnation, an action RPG by Game Freak, will release on August 4, 2026, featuring real-time and turn-based combat.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is opening more studios and has over 15 games in the works

Poncle is developing three basic types of games: spinoffs to Vampire Survivors, original IPs, and roguelites with similar mechanics to Vampire Survivors, using other IPs.
Video games
#pragmata
Games
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

How The Pragmata Unknown Signal Secret Ending Works

Pragmata features an extension called Unknown Signal, allowing players to explore new challenges after completing the main story.
Video games
fromWGB
4 days 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.
Games
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

How The Pragmata Unknown Signal Secret Ending Works

Pragmata features an extension called Unknown Signal, allowing players to explore new challenges after completing the main story.
Video games
fromWGB
4 days 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.
#world-of-warcraft
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

World Of Warcraft's Latest Patch Sure Is A Buggy Mess

Patch 12.0.5 introduces new content, but most features are broken, leading to a disappointing experience for players.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

World Of Warcraft's Latest Patch Sure Is A Buggy Mess

Patch 12.0.5 introduces new content, but most features are broken, leading to a disappointing experience for players.
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Vampire Survivors Studio Working On 15+ Games

"We [are using] the famous Vampire Survivors IP to experiment in new genres. We love card games, but we are not very good at card games. They're complicated. So, we made the game that we wanted to play."
Video games
Games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book preview: A choose-your-own-adventure even adults can love

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book combines accessible gameplay with added depth, featuring new mechanics and a unique visual style reminiscent of a children's story.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Meta Will Keep Horizon Worlds Alive in VR 'for the Foreseeable Future'

Meta reversed its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds in VR, keeping the platform operational for existing games after user feedback, while discontinuing new content creation and major investments.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

The Week In Games: Pottery Parties And A Long-Lost JRPG

A quieter release week allows games like Kiln and Traysia to gain attention amidst industry debates.
#vampire-crawlers
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Vampire Crawlers: 12 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing

Vampire Crawlers is a highly enjoyable spin-off that emphasizes card combos for effective gameplay.
Games
fromThe Verge
4 days 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.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Meta Is Shutting Down Horizon Worlds on Meta Quest

Meta sent an email blast to Horizon Worlds users today stating that the social VR world will officially end on its Quest VR headsets; starting March 31, Horizon Worlds will no longer be in the Quest store. Some Horizon-specific perks, including Meta Credits, avatars, and some digital clothes and in-world purchases, will also be removed.
Wearables
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Control: Ultimate Edition is out for the iPhone and iPad

Control: Ultimate Edition is now available on iPhone and iPad for $5, featuring full gameplay and DLC with optimized controls for touchscreens.
Games
fromThe Verge
6 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.
Video games
fromwww.theverge.com
3 days 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.
fromWGB
2 days ago

Voice Actor Troy Baker Is Making His Own Game Studio

I want to proliferate the wisdom and the experience those other great studios - and bad - have given me, and be able to fold that into new experiences, and try my hand at it.
Video games
Video games
fromWGB
3 days ago

Death By Scrolling Review

Death By Scrolling features roguelike mechanics where players gather gold to escape purgatory while avoiding a relentless grim reaper.
Games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks 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
fromKotaku
6 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
2 weeks 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 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.
Video games
fromEngadget
6 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.
fromGameSpot
2 weeks 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
Artificial intelligence
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Take AI's Job And Respond To Real Prompts In New Game

A browser game called 'your ai slop bores me' lets players role-play as AI to answer questions and earn tokens, reversing the typical AI-human dynamic by having humans provide hastily-rendered advice to other players.
Games
fromKotaku
3 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.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
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.
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.
fromThe Atlantic
3 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
fromKotaku
1 week 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.
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
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.
Video games
fromMail Online
1 week 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
fromInverse
2 weeks 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks 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.
fromKotaku
4 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
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Hope For A New Open World Lord Of The Rings RPG Is Surging

Warhorse Studios may be developing a Lord of the Rings game, but conflicting rumors and industry challenges create uncertainty.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

I Fell In Love With Highguard And Now It's Gone Forever - Kotaku

Highguard, a multiplayer shooter that shut down after three months, provided deeply enjoyable late-night gaming experiences despite initial bland impressions and negative community reception.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month 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
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

No humans allowed: This new space-based MMO is designed exclusively for AI agents

Autonomous AI agents in SpaceMolt operate independently, share strategy publicly, and the developer relies on AI to generate and patch the game's code while humans merely observe.
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.
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