Abstract: Video game programming is an area where code duplication is extremely prevalent. Similar types of tasks are performed in multiple places throughout a game engine codebase. For example: game ...

Andrew is a science-fiction/adventure-horror writer from the UK and a graduate of Falmouth University currently working for both GameRant and DualShockers. At ...

TL;DR: NVIDIA's DLSS 5 processes only 2D frames and motion vectors, lacking access to 3D geometry or PBR data, causing AI to alter character details and ignore artistic intent. Despite developer ...

Idle detection allows games to cut energy use without affecting gameplay. The tools dynamically lower frame rates and rendering during inactivity. Battery life on handheld devices could improve by up ...

Most video games use tutorials to gently teach you the basics. But some games take a very different approach. In this video we explore 20 video games that actually insult you for failing the tutorial.

-- The INDYCAR series will debut in Arlington, Texas, with a three-day event scheduled for March 13--15, 2026 -- The inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington will be held on a purpose-built street ...

Update [Fri 13th Mar 2026, 12pm]: We first told you about this one in February, and now it's got a release date! Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor officially releases on March 17th, 2026, which means ...

Unity stock has tumbled twice recently, first after Google's Project Genie Reveal, and then after a disappointing earnings report. Project Genie is impressive, but it won't replace video game engines.

Sony's recent State of Play surprised fans with major "God of War" announcements. No one saw these games coming. TC Carson, the iconic voice of Kratos in the original PS2 and PS3 games, revealed that ...

For decades, game development has been a game of simulation. Developers use heavyweight engines like Unity or Unreal to calculate 3D geometry, light bounce, and collision physics. It is a high-cost, ...