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Creating a Spatial Query System
Spatial query systems have become an essential tool for enabling intelligent AI behaviors in complex game environments. In this article, we'll walk through the key concepts and components required to build your own.
Aug. 26, 2024
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PlayStation launches incubator project for MENA developers
MENA developers get another lifeline into the larger game industry with PlayStation's new program that offers funding and guidance for their projects.
Aug. 24, 2024
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Physical games can help drive digital sales, says Maximum Entertainment CEO
CEO Christina Seelye explains why physical games still have an important role to play in an increasingly digital-focused industry.
Aug. 24, 2024
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Amazon Games CEO thinks genAI can help make better ideas for games
If genAI has any benefit to game development, Christoph Hartmann believes it lies in getting rid of the 'less boring' parts in the name of more creativity.
Aug. 24, 2024
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Visual Concepts lays off staff at Lego 2K Drive South studio
The layoffs have resulted in a 'majority' of losses for VC South's art team, along with cuts among design and engineering.
Aug. 24, 2024
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Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is shutting down in November, then reopening as a paid game
Nintendo is closing and re-releasing its mobile Animal Crossing spinoff on the same day, and the new, paid version will function the same as the original.
Aug. 23, 2024
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CMA closes yearslong investigation into Apple's in-app payments
The inquiry may be closed, but the UK regulator will keep a close eye on Apple, and is more than ready to reopen the probe at any time.
Aug. 23, 2024
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Steam reviews now reflect if a game was played on Steam Deck
Valve is providing more user transparency with Steam reviews and how long a game has been played on its ever-popular handheld.
Aug. 23, 2024
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Randy Pitchford: Borderlands 4's Steam release isn't the end of the PC store wars
Gearbox's loot-shooter series is launching on Steam once more, but Pitchford believes the storefront is still in need a proper retail rival.
Aug. 23, 2024
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Firaxis' big swing with Civilization VII? Convincing players to actually finish their games
Creative director Ed Beach says the number of player who completed games in Civilization VI was 'depressingly' low.
Aug. 23, 2024
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Black Myth: Wukong has sold 10 million copies worldwide
Monkey business.
Aug. 23, 2024
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Turns out Dying Light: The Beast started out as leaked Dying Light 2 DLC
Techland's newest addition to the Dying Light franchise got its start as Dying Light 2's leaked story DLC that it just had to blow up into a full game.
Aug. 22, 2024