| Inworld | AI agents are transforming video games by enabling more dynamic, autonomous behaviours in non-playable characters (NPCs). These agents can perform complex tasks, adapt to player...
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Disney’s Fortnite-Based Theme Park
Gamereactor | Epic Games is developing a "persistent Disney universe" within Fortnite, though it will have limitations due to age ratings. Disney has invested heavily in Epic Games, and this new...
Death of GPUs in Gaming?
PC Gamer | This article from PC Gamer explores the potential impact of generative AI on the future of gaming, specifically how it could transform the way games look. The author argues that...
Endless Simulation – Dynamic Server Meshing
The Nosy Gamer|The article explored the ongoing race between Cloud Imperium Games (Star Citizen) and Intrepid Studios (Ashes of Creation) in developing server meshing technology, key to hosting...
Sitting and Moving in VR
XR Today | The Roto VR Explorer is a $799 motorised chair designed to enhance VR experiences, particularly for Meta devices. It features 360-degree movement, full-body haptic feedback, and a...
Tencent’s AI Reshapes Game Development
Creative Bloq | Tencent's GameGen-O project showcases AI's growing role in game development, using data from popular open-world titles like The Witcher 3, GTA V, and Cyberpunk 2077. The AI model...
Gamers Needed for Drone Warfare
The Sun | John Healey, Defence Secretary, emphasised the need for gamers and tech-savvy individuals to join the military's cyber forces to help combat cyber threats from nations like Russia. He...
MS Flight Simulator 2024: The New Metaverse?
GamesBeat | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 harnesses cloud computing to create a highly detailed, realistic simulation of Earth. Jorg Neumann, head of the project, explains how shifting computing...
Virtual Microsoft Flight Simulator Career
MSFS Addons | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, launching in November will include a "Career Mode", catering to users seeking purpose beyond open-world flying. Players start by customising avatars...
China’s Global Video Game Success
Matthew Ball | "Black Myth: Wukong," a Chinese-developed video game, has quickly become a massive global hit, selling over 20 million copies since its August 2024 release. Despite being a...
Steam Decks Control Ukrainian Turrets
⊲ Rock Paper Shotgun ⊳ Ukraine's armed forces are using Steam Decks to remotely control locally produced ShaBlya gun turrets according to Ukrainian government-run website United24 Media. The Steam...
Unity Cancels Unpopular Runtime Fee
GamesBeat | Unity has cancelled its controversial Runtime Fee, replacing it with more predictable price increases for Pro and Enterprise users, starting January 2025. Under new CEO Matthew...