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fromKotaku
1 day ago

Last Of Us Team Believed Crunch Necessary For Games At Its 'Level'

Naughty Dog continues to experience crunch during game development, particularly with its upcoming title Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
#crimson-desert
Pets
fromWIRED
3 days 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
3 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.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Crimson Desert dev apologizes for use of AI art

Crimson Desert's developer acknowledged using AI-generated assets, intended to be replaced, and is conducting an audit to address the issue.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

AI-Generated Assets Were "Unintentionally Included" In Crimson Desert, Devs Say

Pearl Abyss acknowledged using generative AI for early assets in Crimson Desert, leading to visual issues in the final release and plans for updates.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Crimson Desert Players Debate If The Game Secretly Uses AI Art

Crimson Desert's launch week faced criticism over controls, stock drops, mixed reviews, and debates on AI-generated art in-game.
fromThe New Yorker
3 days 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
#netflix
Board games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.
Games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Netflix adds three Jackbox games to its TV app

Netflix adds Jackbox Party Essentials to its gaming lineup, offering three popular games for free to subscribers.
Board games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.
Games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Netflix adds three Jackbox games to its TV app

Netflix adds Jackbox Party Essentials to its gaming lineup, offering three popular games for free to subscribers.
Games
fromKotaku
4 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.
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Elon-Headed Robot Dog Spotted In San Francisco

A robot dog with Elon Musk's head promotes an art show, showcasing the intersection of technology, art, and evolving digital identities.
DC food
fromGameSpot
6 days 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Project Helix Swag Has Already Begun Circulating With Influencers

Xbox is struggling with sales and leadership changes, launching Project Helix merchandise despite the console's release being years away.
#take-two-interactive
Tech industry
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Take-Two Reshuffles Its AI Team: 'It's Truly Disappointing'

Take-Two Interactive laid off its AI team despite CEO's commitment to generative AI in game development.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 week ago

Take-Two Interactive Lays Off AI Team, Including Head of AI

Take-Two Interactive has laid off its entire artificial intelligence team, including its head, amid broader industry layoffs.
Tech industry
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Take-Two Reshuffles Its AI Team: 'It's Truly Disappointing'

Take-Two Interactive laid off its AI team despite CEO's commitment to generative AI in game development.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 week ago

Take-Two Interactive Lays Off AI Team, Including Head of AI

Take-Two Interactive has laid off its entire artificial intelligence team, including its head, amid broader industry layoffs.
#sony
fromEngadget
1 week ago
Marketing tech

Sony's gaming division just bought an AI startup that turns photos into 3D volumes

Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Ex-Call Of Duty Dev Talks About Sony Closing Dark Outlaw Games

Sony closed Dark Outlaw Games, a studio led by Jason Blundell, due to a shift in strategy despite the team's promising project.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Sony is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, run by former Call of Duty director

Sony is shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio led by former Call of Duty producer Jason Blundell, amid broader cuts in PlayStation's development teams.
fromEngadget
1 week ago
Marketing tech

Sony's gaming division just bought an AI startup that turns photos into 3D volumes

Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Ex-Call Of Duty Dev Talks About Sony Closing Dark Outlaw Games

Sony closed Dark Outlaw Games, a studio led by Jason Blundell, due to a shift in strategy despite the team's promising project.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Sony is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, run by former Call of Duty director

Sony is shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio led by former Call of Duty producer Jason Blundell, amid broader cuts in PlayStation's development teams.
Venture
fromSiliconANGLE
2 weeks ago

Sett raises $30M to grow agent-based AI platform for game studios - SiliconANGLE

Sett raised $30 million to enhance its AI platform for automating content creation in the gaming industry.
#indie-games
fromEngadget
3 days ago
Video games

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

Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

A retro Starship Troopers shooter, a video store sim and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game releases include unique titles like Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! and a new falling-block game prototype by Freya Holmér.
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Video games

Relooted, Reanimal and other new indie games worth checking out

State of Play revealed indie games coming to PS5 and PC, including Big Walk, a Castlevania by Motion Twin and Evil Empire, and Control Resonant.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 days 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
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Slay the Princess' developer is the latest to expand into indie game publishing

Black Tabby Games is launching a publishing arm called Black Tabby Publishing, signing two titles to support indie developers.
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.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

A retro Starship Troopers shooter, a video store sim and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game releases include unique titles like Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! and a new falling-block game prototype by Freya Holmér.
fromwww.engadget.com
1 week ago

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.
Board games
#playstation
Games
fromGameSpot
6 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
6 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
3 days ago

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.
#ivy-road
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Wanderstop developer Ivy Road is shutting down

Ivy Road is shutting down due to failure to secure funding for its new game, Engine Angel, despite the success of Wanderstop.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Wanderstop developer Ivy Road is shutting down

Ivy Road is shutting down due to failure to secure funding for its new game, Engine Angel, despite the success of Wanderstop.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 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.
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
#disney
Video games
fromEngadget
3 days 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.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 week ago

Disney Reportedly Interested in Buying Fortnite Maker Epic Games

Disney is reportedly interested in acquiring Epic Games to deepen their existing relationship and integrate Disney IP into Fortnite.
Video games
fromInverse
4 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 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.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The Sims Creator's Audacious Quest to Turn His (and Your) Mind Into a Video Game

"It was like quicksand," he said. His father came around the corner in time to see his arms poking up above the rim, a cartoon character in need of rescue. "I could easily have died."
Games
fromKotaku
6 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
5 days ago

Samson Creative Director Apologizes For Messy Launch, Fixes Are Coming

Samson, an open-world action game, launched with significant bugs and performance issues, prompting an apology and commitment to improvements from the creative director.
#ai-in-gaming
Games
fromKotaku
3 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Valve Writer Says Some At The Studio Are Testing Out AI Tools

Erik Wolpaw and a small team at Valve are exploring AI for enhancing game writing, but he believes AI won't replace creative writing soon.
Startup companies
fromWGB
1 month ago

More Layoffs At Build A Rocket Boy As The Company Once Again Blames Sabotage

Build A Rocket Boy announces its third round of layoffs while claiming external criminal interference and corporate sabotage affected their launch.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Jason Blundell announces his new-new studio, Magic Fractal

Jason Blundell has launched a new studio, Magic Fractal Studios, following the closure of Dark Outlaw Games.
fromGame Informer
17 years ago

Nirvanna The Band And Wii Shop Update Day Co-Creator Matt Johnson On How Video Games Are His 'Single Greatest Influence'

from its opening moments, it's clear that its creators and its director, Matt Johnson, are video game fans, and specifically fans of 16-bit RPGs. Johnson and his creative partner, Jay McCarrol, are also the creators of the viral Wii Shop Update Day video where they run down an impressive list of classic video game titles set to the tune of the Wii's Shop Channel music.
Independent films
fromEngadget
1 week ago

VR game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City launches on April 30

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City will be released on April 30 for the Meta Quest, Steam VR and Pico, retailing for $25.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Jak And Daxter Fans, Prepare To Have Your Heart Broken

A while back, a team was assembled to pitch a remaster of Jak & Daxter. I was asked to animate an IGC shot-for-shot, to show what this updated version would look like.
Video games
fromGame Informer
in 1 month

The Big List Of Upcoming Video Game Remakes

Remakes tend to be more exciting than remasters because the improvements often go beyond mere bumps in resolution or framerate. At best, studios reimagine classic experiences in exciting new ways, sand away rough edges, and somehow retain the intangible x-factors that made fans fall in love with these titles in the first place.
Games
Pets
fromDefector
1 month ago

The Mournful Ballad Of Punch The Monkey | Defector

A seven-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch, abandoned by his mother at birth, formed an emotional attachment to an IKEA stuffed orangutan toy as a substitute for maternal comfort and security.
#generative-ai
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

The Best Mountain Biking Video Game Ever Just Hit Console

MAVRIX launches on PlayStation and Xbox with a 100 km² open world, Slopestyle mode, new tricks and trails, improved bike physics, and ongoing updates.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Just 40 Toys That'll Have Your Kids Completely Entranced (And, Hopefully, Out Of Your Hair)

As a parent myself, I know what I'm mostly looking for when buying another toy is that it'll ACTUALLY keep my kids engaged long enough to bring a sliver of peace to my home (a tough task, to say the least!). From Magna-Tiles and the new Toniebox 2 to colorful sensory tubes and a LeapFrog Touch and Learn eReader, my kids have tried out enough of these items to lead you in the right shopping direction!
Parenting
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Sony Axes Call Of Duty Lead's Recently Formed PlayStation Studio

Dark Outlaw Games, founded by Jason Blundell, has been shut down by Sony, continuing a trend of closures among PlayStation studios.
#bluepoint-games
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

There's a new Payday game, this time in VR

Payday: Aces High is a co-op heist game for VR, allowing four players to engage in immersive heists.
fromThe Motley Fool
2 months ago

Roblox's 2025 Reset: 3 Developments That Investors Must Know | The Motley Fool

For much of the past few years, Roblox sat in an uncomfortable middle ground. The company had scale and engagement that most platforms would envy, but profitability remained elusive, and growth had slowed from its pandemic peak. By early 2025, investors were asking a tricky question: Was Roblox a potential long-term compounder, or just a popular platform struggling to mature?
Venture
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

This retro-inspired handheld comes with Banjo-Kazooie and Battletoads built in

HyperMegaTech! releases Super Pocket Rare Edition handheld with 14 Rare Ltd. games including Banjo-Kazooie, compatible with Evercade cartridges for expanded retro gaming library.
#ubisoft-layoffs
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Tomb Raider Publisher Denies Using AI For Lara's Awful Outfits

Aspyr denies AI involvement in poorly-received Tomb Raider outfits, attributing them to its artist team, while committing to fix texture issues and technical bugs through upcoming patches.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
3 weeks ago

AI Can Assist Game Development but Not Create Hits, Says Take Two CEO

AI can improve game development efficiency and asset creation, but cannot replace the complex creative process required for blockbuster titles.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Weird Nintendo never went away

Nintendo releases the Talking Flower, a whimsical toy that announces time and offers random positive affirmations without practical function, representing the company's playful side despite recent conservative decisions.
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

IO Interactive splits with MindsEye developer and ends Hitman collab

IOI Partners' involvement with MindsEye comes to an end, except for any essential transitional functions required to transfer publisher-of-record status to Build A Rocket Boy. In light of this separation, the Hitman mission announced in June 2025, planned as a crossover event within MindsEye, will no longer be released.
Video games
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Panic's gaming ambitions hinge on the weird and whimsical

Panic's gaming strategy prioritizes innovation and unique experiences over obvious sequels, as demonstrated by creating Big Walk, a 12-player co-op adventure, instead of a direct Untitled Goose Game sequel.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The National Videogame Museum has acquired the mythical Nintendo Playstation

Sony and Nintendo once collaborated on a hybrid console called the Nintendo PlayStation that would combine CD-ROM and cartridge technology, but the partnership ended before production, leading Sony to develop PlayStation independently.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The Playdate Catalog's 3-year anniversary sale is here

Panic is running a two-week sale on Playdate games through March 19 to celebrate the platform's three-year anniversary, with 423 games available in the catalog.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

The Best Games Of 2026 (So Far)

GameSpot tracks 2026 games scoring 8 or higher, highlighting must-play titles like Cairn and Mewgenics while noting lower-scoring games can still provide entertainment value.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Double Fine announces delightful-looking multiplayer pottery game Kiln

Kiln is an online multiplayer pottery brawler where players craft customized ceramic vessels and use them in team-based capture-the-flag matches that combine creation and destruction.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

A former Netflix game studio went indie to reach more players

Spry Fox regained independence from Netflix to broaden reach and ensure its MMO Spirit Crossing can support social play across a larger audience.
Video games
fromWGB
2 months ago

Rayman Creator Believes Original Game Is Getting A HD Re-Release/Remake

Rayman 1 is expected to receive an HD remake/remaster with added checkpoints to reduce frustration, possibly released as a 30th Anniversary Edition.
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