⊲ MIXED ⊳ US start-up Rebuff Reality's BodyLink Kickstarter could introduce a new era in motion capture for gaming and simulation with its Android-based console, achieving full-body tracking without wearable trackers. Leveraging a 90 FPS...
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AI Revolutionises Graphics Performance
⊲ Wccftech ⊳ Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA claimed at CES that NVIDIA's latest hardware and software technologies were "... the most significant computer graphics innovation since we introduced programmable shading 25 years ago.”...
Will New US DoD List Affect Unreal?
⊲ VICE ⊳ Tencent, the Chinese gaming giant, has been added to a US Department of Defense list of companies allegedly aiding the Chinese military. The designation, announced on 6 January 2025, includes other Chinese firms like CATL and Autel...
Comparing Car Simulators with Real Cars
⊲ What Car? ⊳ What Car? journalists visited Goodwood racing circuit to compare car simulators with driving a BMW M4 on the real track. This interesting comparison highlighted similarities and distinctions that one might find in other sectors such...
Interview with a Virtual Earth Architect
▶ Source - Rock Paper Shotgun ▶ In this interview with Jorg Neumann, head of Microsoft Flight Simulator, the article explores how the 2024 edition has pushed the boundaries of realism by leveraging satellite data, Bing Maps, and community...
Google’s In-Game AI Strategist
▶ Source - The Verge ▶ Google is testing Gemini 2.0 AI agents in video games, enabling real-time coaching by interpreting game rules directly from screen actions. Currently tested in "Clash of Clans" and "Hay Day," the agents can also access...
AI to Merge Simulation & PowerPoint?
▶ Source - Andreessen Horowitz ▶ Where films and storytelling lead, training and education will likely follow... In this Andreessen Horowitz article, the merging of AI, gaming, and film is claimed to be paving the way for new storytelling formats...
AI Minecraft Agents Spread Religion
▶ Source - MIT Technology Review ▶ AI-controlled agents in Minecraft, developed by AI startup Altera, autonomously evolved behaviours resembling human societies. Starting with basic tasks, agents formed roles like chefs and traders, shared memes,...
Energy Consumption of Gaming Highlighted
▶ The Conversation ▶ A solar-powered Minecraft server at Concordia University, called SunBlock One, ties gameplay to energy consumption. Powered by a solar panel and battery, players observe real-time energy metrics like battery levels and...
Gamers in the Military’s Crosshairs?
|The Diplomat in Spain | This article discusses how militaries are increasingly seeks gamers for roles like drone piloting, leveraging skills from digital gaming environments for real-world operations. Games help simulate battle tactics and...
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s VR
| Road to VR | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launches on November 19 for PC and Xbox with confirmed VR support, showcased at a preview event with the Pimax Crystal Light headset. New features include an advanced ground detail system, enhanced...
Training and Gaming Lunar Simulation
| Cesium | Cesium and ReEntry developers are creating a lunar simulation that fuses gaming with astronaut training, leveraging Cesium’s high-fidelity Moon terrain. This simulation lets users explore the lunar surface in immersive detail, aiming...