When you dive into your favorite RPG or roguelike, you may not realize that tucked between the sword swings, spell casts, and loot drops are subtle mechanics borrowed from the world of casinos. No, ...

AI is recruiting humans to train its AI system Grok to “excel” at making video games, according to the company’s job posting for a “video games tutor.” Elon Musk has discussed this before, saying he ...

Shigeru Miyamoto explains how Nintendo crafted the perfect level in the form of Super Mario Bros. World 1-1. World 1-1. We’ve all run, jumped, and brick-bashed our way through that familiar first ...

World 1-1. We’ve all run, jumped, and brick-bashed our way through that familiar first stage. It seems so simple and second-nature to us now, but in this modern age of iterative entertainment, it is ...

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin OConnell discusses quarterbacks, Justin Jefferson and organised chaos with defensive coordinator Brian Flores; watch the Vikings against the Cleveland Browns at ...

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As artificial intelligence transforms industries and burnout escalates, with Gallup reporting nearly 60 percent of workers disengaged, new approaches to time use are entering the discussion. One ...

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Non-profit cooperative Sustainable Games Alliance has launched the Sustainable Games Standard for the games industry.

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