In our interview with Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, he talks about why games are failing, what platforms can do to help, and ...

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Opening moments of games can often feel long and slow, and may even be boring as the game must teach you how to play it first thing. They’re a necessary evil, but there's a new high bar, as the new ...

For some academics, conference networking can be energizing — offering a chance to connect, learn from others and explore new ideas. But for others, the prospect of ‘schmoozing’ at a reception crowded ...

Unity has launched a suite of AI tools in open beta for all developers on Unity 6 or above. The new toolset is designed to accelerate game development and help creators build better games faster. The ...

The Rockets lived to fight another day in their first-round playoff series against the Lakers over the weekend. Houston, down 3–0 after a demoralizing and disastrous end to Game 3, rallied to win in ...

Do you love Metroidvanias? Do you like Doom? Are 2D platformers right up your street? Then say hello to Doomblade, this week's free PC game on the Epic Games Store, an award-winning 2D extravaganza ...

The 2026 MLB season is just around the corner, and you know what that means: It’s time to catch up on how the league has once again changed the way you’ll be watching 162 games of your favorite team, ...

Explore how next-gen game engines like Unity and Unreal Engine technology are evolving, powering advanced graphics, cross-platform development, and real-time 3D experiences across games and beyond.

Anthropic added a new feature to Claude that gives the chatbot the capability to create interactive visuals directly in the chat, featuring elements such as charts, diagrams, and more. This latest ...

Game engine maker Unity is, like most other tech companies, fully embracing generative AI technology in its products (making the already bloated engine even more slow and annoying to use). Still ...

Making a video game usually means learning to code, working with complex game engines, and spending hours piecing everything together. That is true even for simple casual games. Many aspiring ...