The world of indie gaming continues to thrive and evolve. More games are released yearly to push the boundaries of creativity and imagination. This year will be as great as any other since we’re going to get some incredible indie games that will hit the scene. This year’s lineup includes a diverse selection of games …
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If you’re looking to get started working in AI for games, it can all be a little intimidating. Artificial intelligence (and machine learning) is a very big field! There’s a lot to unpack here. One great way to find out more is to learn from the experts. The Game Developers Conference runs in San Francisco …
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When we think of artificial intelligence for video games, we typically think of opponents or adversaries: non-player characters designed to present a challenge or fill the world with activity and life. But quite often, it can be used to create more realistic simulations of human behavior. Complex systems are full of individual characters that might …
With 2023 on the horizon, it’s time to get excited about what video games will cause the biggest splash. There are plenty of sequels and a few remakes to look forward to for those who love specific franchises, and there are games across consoles and genres to consider adding to your roster. Whether you prefer …
In recent history, we have seen some truly incredible games released. Many were applauded for their creative and technical abilities and great direction and narrative. In 2022, both Elden Ring and God of War: Ragnarok has swept up awards in multiple categories, deservedly so. However, not every game garners the recognition that it deserves. This …
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One of the biggest challenges faced when creating characters for video games is that you often have to replicate real-world ideas or concepts that a player may take for granted and then tweak them slightly so that it’s fun to play against. And there’s no better example than stealth games. Whether you’re playing Splinter Cell, …
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The medium of video games has continued to see groundbreaking innovations as every year passes. It’s crazy to look at the increase in graphical fidelity, mechanical complexity, and modes of interaction since the early days of the Atari 2600 and the Nintendo Entertainment System. Sure, one of them almost killed the industry while the other …
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Cult of the Lamb wants to be the game your mom warned you about when you were a kid. It is a game about old gods, false prophets, demonic possession, and heretical cults. It goes hard for an edgy aesthetic, mixing cute and gory in a 2.5D hand-drawn style. The gameplay is largely comprised of …
Creating Your Own Story We’ve all experienced it in a big action-adventure game: the enemy gives a speech, we get into a big boss fight, we take them down and move along. Sure, there might be some stakes to it all, and the characters might have some history, but it’s not a story in that …
Poker is one of the most popular card games in the world. While it might look like a rather simple game on first passing, with a handful of cards and simple betting actions, the way it is designed leads to a lot of complexity that makes it hard for humans to master, much less …
