Having Conquered ‘Go,’ Google’s DeepMind AI Takes on ‘StarCraft II’
Google’s DeepMind partners with Blizzard to create an AI API that’ll be available next year. Continue reading Having Conquered ‘Go,’ Google’s DeepMind AI Takes on ‘StarCraft II’
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‘Second Life’ Creator Wants Everyone to Be Able to Make Their Own VR Experiences
Linden Lab’s new virtual reality spin on the concept of ‘Second Life’ is starting to take shape. Continue reading ‘Second Life’ Creator Wants Everyone to Be Able to Make Their Own VR Experiences
‘Second Life’ Creator Wants Everyone to Be Able to Make Their Own VR Experiences
Linden Lab’s new virtual reality spin on the concept of ‘Second Life’ is starting to take shape. Continue reading ‘Second Life’ Creator Wants Everyone to Be Able to Make Their Own VR Experiences
Myanmar Will Be Able to Play ‘Battlefield 1’ After Being Abruptly Cut Off
The flaws of digital distribution come to the fore again after users in Myanmar remained banned from EA’s Origin service after sanctions lift. Continue reading Myanmar Will Be Able to Play ‘Battlefield 1’ After Being Abruptly Cut Off
The Long-Lost SNES Version of ‘Rayman’ Has Been Found
Discovery of game’s original file comes mere days after creator Michel Ancel mourned its loss. Continue reading The Long-Lost SNES Version of ‘Rayman’ Has Been Found
Haptic Feedback Prototype Lets You Grasp Objects in VR
Glove-like device uses small motor and sliders for three fingers to mimic grasping objects. Continue reading Haptic Feedback Prototype Lets You Grasp Objects in VR
Desperate for Better Sonic Games, Fans Make Their Own
Fan-made Sonic game mixes 3D environments with ’90s platforming nostalgia. Continue reading Desperate for Better Sonic Games, Fans Make Their Own
Pediatricians Now Say It’s Okay for Kids to Have (Some) More Screen Time
he American Academy of Pediatrics relaxed its strict screen-time rules for kids, but emphasizes parent-child viewing. Continue reading Pediatricians Now Say It’s Okay for Kids to Have (Some) More Screen Time
‘Civilization VI’ as an eSport? One of the World’s Top Teams Is Trying It
Team Liquid owner Steve Arhancet believes Civ VI’s depth will make it one of the “top eSports” Continue reading ‘Civilization VI’ as an eSport? One of the World’s Top Teams Is Trying It
‘Duke Nukem 3D’ Is Still Fun, But More Deplorable Than Ever
In the wake of the rise of Donald Trump, Duke Nukem 3D has a little more guilt in its guilty pleasures. Continue reading ‘Duke Nukem 3D’ Is Still Fun, But More Deplorable Than Ever