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Square Is Turning a Classic Visual Novel Into a Natural Language Processing Tech Demo
'The Portopia Serial Murder Case,' one of the most influential video games of the 1980s, finally receives an official English release as an AI tech demo.
‘Counter-Strike’ Fans Experience Real Joy for The First Time In Two Decades
Valve’s ‘Counter-Strike 2’ announcement is a master class in how to please a highly volatile, devoted fanbase, one that only took them 23 years to put together
How Plagiarized Animations Sold by Epic Marred a Promising Souls-Like's Launch
"Assets on these storefronts seemingly cannot be purchased in good faith," said developers at Archangel Studios.
'Escape From Tarkov' Names and Shames Thousands of Cheaters
In response to a recent cheating scandal, 'Tarkov' COO calls cheaters "scum of the earth"
'Valorant' Fans in Brazil Empty Arena As Soon As Their Team Loses
Some 'Valorant' fans believe that hosting future majors in Brazil is a bad idea, following tense VCT LOCK//IN finals.
Nintendo Keeps Banning These ‘Mario Maker’ Levels, But the Creators Just Publish Them Again
A game of cat-and-mouse is playing out between Nintendo's moderation staff and a crafty set of players trying to make a point.
The List of Official Olympics Esports Games Is Extremely Weird
The competitive 'Tic Tac Bow' scene finally gets the spotlight.
Is 'Atomic Heart' Pro-Russia, or Just Russian?
The controversy around 'Atomic Heart' will soon be familiar in a world of international game production and conflict between major powers.
Activision-Blizzard Fined $35 Million for Not Disclosing Sexual Harassment
The SEC joins the ever growing list of government agencies and organizations taking legal action against Activision-Blizzard
How the Silent Hill-Inspired ‘SIGNALIS’ Tried to Forge Its Own Identity
A conversation with the developers of one of last year's best games about trying to create friction with its players.
Yes, There’s a Level of Violence That’s Too Far Even For ‘Dead Space’
The developers behind a game about dismemberment explain the line between shock and cartoonish blood and gore.
Mobile Game Takes Down Ad Portraying Its Players as Horny Nerds
'NIKKE,' a popular gacha shooter, faces backlash following the release of a deeply cringe ad