Game developers have expressed hope and concern about the future of AI in gaming, but it seems that for one developer, that future is already here. Myst studio Cyan Worlds apparently used AI tools to “assist” in creating content for its new puzzle game Firmament, and some of its backers …
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Square Enix and FuturLab have announced that PowerWash Simulator is collaborating with SpongeBob SquarePants for its next special update. Content themed around the popular animated show will release for the game this summer. The new update will include a mini-campaign with six new maps: Conch Street, the Bikini Bottom Bus, …
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Microsoft has revealed the next batch of games that will be leaving the Xbox Game Pass library at the end of the month. In a recent Xbox news post, Microsoft confirmed that by May 31, five games will be leaving the service including the 2013 strategy game Europa Universalis from …
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GameSpot’s big new video week continues with the first installment of “How It Saved.” This is a recurring series in which senior producer Dave Klein documents how specific games have pulled franchises back from the brink, or in some cases, how they helped save game studios stay up and running. …
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A new trailer for Pixel Ripped 1978 starring the iconic Atari developer Howard Scott Warshaw sees him diving into the company’s very, definitely real history. Pixel Ripped 1978 is the latest title in Arvore Immersive Games’ VR series that features games within a game, this one pulling from Atari’s games …
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The latest batch of free PlayStation Plus games are live, bringing a trio of games that should appeal to a variety of tastes. The racer Grid Legends, medieval multiplayer game Chivalry 2, and downhill cycling game Descenders are all available in May 2023 for PS Plus subscribers. Racing fans will …
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Razer has announced a new line of Roblox-themed PC gaming mice, keyboards, and headsets releasing on April 28. They sport Roblox-inspired designs and will ship with codes for exclusive in-game items. Here’s a quick rundown of each new device in the Razer x Roblox collaboration. Razer Orochi V2 – Roblox …
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Video games are great for escapist entertainment, but they’re even better for helping you flex your grey matter. Puzzle games are good for the mind, and if you’re looking to get cerebrally swole, then the Steam Puzzle Fest is where you’ll want to be. Over on Valve’s marketplace, dozens of …
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Meta announced another wave of layoffs this week effecting 10,000 employees, with developers Ready at Dawn and Downpour Interactive having reportedly been affected. As reported by Game Developer, the pair of studios were apparently affected by this recent round of layoffs, with employees taking to Twitter to discuss losing their …
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Developer Enhance revealed that its new game Humanity will launch day and date for PS4 and PS5 via PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium on May 16. The puzzle action-platformer will also be available for purchase standalone and will cost $30. Though, PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members will gain access …
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