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Video games

Roblox has games again

Marketing tech

Roblox moves to take a cut of all brand integrations on its platform | exclusive

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Artificial intelligence

Roblox's 4D creation feature is now available in open beta | TechCrunch

Roblox's 4D creation adds AI-driven interactivity to user-generated objects, enabling multi-part, behavior-assigned models creators can drive, fly, and animate in games.

Video games

Roblox calls its take on AI world models 'real-time dreaming'

Roblox plans to use AI world models and prompts for "real-time dreaming" to generate and modify interactive 3D experiences in real time.

7 hours ago

Video games

Roblox is turning its product roadmap into advertising inventory

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.

Marketing tech

Roblox moves to take a cut of all brand integrations on its platform | exclusive

Roblox will charge creators fees for brand integrations based on user traffic and engagement starting next year.

fromTechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

Roblox's 4D creation feature is now available in open beta | TechCrunch

Video games

Roblox calls its take on AI world models 'real-time dreaming'

more#roblox

fromwww.wanderwithjo.com

The Digital Nomad's Guide to Online Entertainment: What Works in the UK

Understanding the digital landscape in the UK is crucial for travelers, as many apps and services differ from other regions.

Information security

fromComputerWeekly.com

'Grand Theft Auto' publisher Rockstar hit by hackers again | Computer Weekly

Rockstar Games faces a cyber attack from ShinyHunters, threatening to release data after extortion demands were rejected.

'Crimson Desert' Is a Cat Dad Simulator

Crimson Desert allows players to adopt and interact with pets, enhancing gameplay through cute animal interactions and character customization.

Video games

You Can Play Crimson Desert As A Female Kliff Via Mod Magic

Pets

fromWIRED

3 days ago

'Crimson Desert' Is a Cat Dad Simulator

Crimson Desert allows players to adopt and interact with pets, enhancing gameplay through cute animal interactions and character customization.

Video games

You Can Play Crimson Desert As A Female Kliff Via Mod Magic

more#crimson-desert

Artificial intelligence

fromGSMArena.com

Gemini gains the ability to create interactive simulations

Gemini's new feature generates interactive simulations and models for better understanding of complex topics.

Wearables

Snap is sticking with Qualcomm for its next AR glasses

Snap's consumer AR glasses, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR chip, are set to launch this year after years of development.

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 10

Charles mistakenly wrote about a movie instead of video games last week.

fromMail Online

The open-world simulator game where you play as JESUS

A Polish game studio has released 'I Am Jesus Christ', an immersive game allowing players to experience the life of Jesus in an open-world format.

fromGame Informer

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 10

Charles mistakenly wrote about a movie instead of video games last week.

fromMail Online

The open-world simulator game where you play as JESUS

A Polish game studio has released 'I Am Jesus Christ', an immersive game allowing players to experience the life of Jesus in an open-world format.

Google introduces AI-generated avatars to YouTube Shorts

YouTube introduces AI avatars for creators to enhance digital identity in Shorts, ensuring safety with AI disclosures and watermarks.

fromtechsciencetoday

YouTube's New Avatar Feature Means You Never Have to Film Yourself Again

YouTube introduces AI avatars for creators to enhance Shorts with personalized content.

Privacy technologies

Google introduces AI-generated avatars to YouTube Shorts

YouTube introduces AI avatars for creators to enhance digital identity in Shorts, ensuring safety with AI disclosures and watermarks.

fromtechsciencetoday

YouTube's New Avatar Feature Means You Never Have to Film Yourself Again

YouTube introduces AI avatars for creators to enhance Shorts with personalized content.

The Biggest New Game Releases Of April 2026

April 2026 features highly anticipated game releases including Starfield, Darwin's Paradox, and Pokemon Champions.

Cryptocurrency

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Japan Has 12 Million Crypto Users and a Blueprint for Web3 Gaming

Japan's FSA plans a 2026 framework taxing crypto gains at a flat 20%, providing regulatory clarity for Web3 gaming projects.

Board games

No Man's Sky now has Pokemon-style creature battles

No Man's Sky introduces Xeno Arena, allowing players to engage in turn-based battles with adopted creatures, enhancing gameplay with strategic elements.

European startups

fromTNW | Android

Decentraland launches on Epic Games Store and Android as metaverse goes multiplatform

Decentraland is shifting strategy by launching on popular platforms to increase user access and engagement in the metaverse.

You'll soon be able to hide games from your Xbox achievements list

Microsoft is testing new features for Xbox achievements, allowing users to hide games and redesigning achievement displays.

2 days ago

Project Helix Swag Has Already Begun Circulating With Influencers

Xbox is struggling with sales and leadership changes, launching Project Helix merchandise despite the console's release being years away.

You'll soon be able to hide games from your Xbox achievements list

Microsoft is testing new features for Xbox achievements, allowing users to hide games and redesigning achievement displays.

2 days ago

Project Helix Swag Has Already Begun Circulating With Influencers

Xbox is struggling with sales and leadership changes, launching Project Helix merchandise despite the console's release being years away.

Fortnite's Item Shop just got a surprise Disney crossover!

Dr. Doofenshmirtz and Agent P are now available in Fortnite as part of a limited-time bundle with themed accessories.

fromGSMArena.com

Mobile UX

Fortnite returns to Google Play worldwide

Fortnite's New Peak Skin Costs Twice As Much As The Indie Game

Fortnite's new Peak-themed skin costs over twice the price of the actual game on Steam.

Video games

All The Free Fortnite Cosmetics Available To Unlock Right Now

Fortnite's AI-Inspired Skins Immediately Become Worst-Ranked

Fortnite's new AI-inspired skins, particularly Ballerina Cappuccina, have quickly become the most disliked among players.

Epic and Disney now let Fortnite creators make Star Wars games

Epic Games and Disney launch Star Wars-themed custom game creation tools for Fortnite creators, with publishing available starting May 1st, deepening their partnership following Disney's $1.5 billion investment.

Board games

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Fortnite's Item Shop just got a surprise Disney crossover!

Dr. Doofenshmirtz and Agent P are now available in Fortnite as part of a limited-time bundle with themed accessories.

fromGSMArena.com

Mobile UX

Fortnite returns to Google Play worldwide

Fortnite's New Peak Skin Costs Twice As Much As The Indie Game

Fortnite's new Peak-themed skin costs over twice the price of the actual game on Steam.

Video games

All The Free Fortnite Cosmetics Available To Unlock Right Now

Fortnite's AI-Inspired Skins Immediately Become Worst-Ranked

Fortnite's new AI-inspired skins, particularly Ballerina Cappuccina, have quickly become the most disliked among players.

Epic and Disney now let Fortnite creators make Star Wars games

more#fortnite

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

2 hours ago

Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Will Let You Don Batman's Wild Samurai Armor

In Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the hero will be suiting up in the shinobi threads that he donned for the 2018 anime movie Batman Ninja.

Video games

Sony Will Scan PlayStation's Biggest Fans and Put Them in PS5 Games

Sony's Playerbase initiative allows fans to be featured in Gran Turismo 7 by getting their likeness scanned.

Gadgets

PlayStation XR Glasses Concept Makes a Strong Case for Gaming-Focused AR Wearables - Yanko Design

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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Sony Will Scan PlayStation's Biggest Fans and Put Them in PS5 Games

Sony's Playerbase initiative allows fans to be featured in Gran Turismo 7 by getting their likeness scanned.

Gadgets

PlayStation XR Glasses Concept Makes a Strong Case for Gaming-Focused AR Wearables - Yanko Design

more#playstation

fromApp Developer Magazine

12 hours ago

Ludo.ai Unveils API and MCP Beta to Power AI Game Asset Pipelines

Ludo.ai's new API and Model Context Protocol streamline game asset creation, enhancing workflow efficiency for developers and studios.

#disney

2 weeks ago

European startups

Disney's big bets on the metaverse and AI slop aren't going so well

Video games

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

European startups

2 weeks ago

Disney's big bets on the metaverse and AI slop aren't going so well

Josh D'Amaro faces crises with OpenAI's Sora shutdown and Epic's layoffs, impacting Disney's future plans and investments in AI and metaverse.

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic aims to create an entertainment universe, with a Disney-themed extraction shooter set for release in November.

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.

Meta Will Keep Horizon Worlds Alive in VR 'for the Foreseeable Future'

Meta reversed its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds in VR, keeping the platform operational for existing games after user feedback, while discontinuing new content creation and major investments.

Meta isn't shutting down its VR metaverse after all

Meta reverses its shutdown of Horizon Worlds VR, committing to support existing games for the foreseeable future while shifting metaverse focus to mobile and AI.

fromArs Technica

Tech industry

At the last minute, Meta decides not to kill Horizon Worlds VR after all

fromWIRED

Meta Will Keep Horizon Worlds Alive in VR 'for the Foreseeable Future'

Meta reversed its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds in VR, keeping the platform operational for existing games after user feedback, while discontinuing new content creation and major investments.

Meta isn't shutting down its VR metaverse after all

Meta reverses its shutdown of Horizon Worlds VR, committing to support existing games for the foreseeable future while shifting metaverse focus to mobile and AI.

fromArs Technica

Tech industry

At the last minute, Meta decides not to kill Horizon Worlds VR after all

more#meta-horizon-worlds

fromThe Atlantic

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo was founded in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, starting as a manufacturer of Japanese playing cards.

Games

Poker

4 weeks ago

How Crash-Style Gaming Platforms Are Driving Digital Revenue

Crash-style games generate substantial revenue through rapid game cycles, minimal operating costs, and high player engagement driven by simple mechanics and fast-paced gameplay.

#online-gaming

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fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda

Digital life

Cultural Codes in Gaming: How Innovation Is Rewriting the Rules

Online gaming design adapts to local behaviors and cultural expectations, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach.

Digital life

How Technology Is Changing Online Gaming Culture

Online gaming culture has evolved significantly due to advanced technology while retaining classic values like challenge, fairness, and storytelling.

fromLondon On The Inside

Cultural Codes in Gaming: How Innovation Is Rewriting the Rules

Online gaming design adapts to local behaviors and cultural expectations, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach.

fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda

How Technology Is Changing Online Gaming Culture

Online gaming culture has evolved significantly due to advanced technology while retaining classic values like challenge, fairness, and storytelling.

more#online-gaming

fromWIRED

4 weeks ago

Meta Is Shutting Down Horizon Worlds on Meta Quest

Meta sent an email blast to Horizon Worlds users today stating that the social VR world will officially end on its Quest VR headsets; starting March 31, Horizon Worlds will no longer be in the Quest store. Some Horizon-specific perks, including Meta Credits, avatars, and some digital clothes and in-world purchases, will also be removed.

Wearables

3 days ago

Dragon Age: Inquisition Servers Going Offline Later This Month - Kotaku

Dragon Age: Inquisition's PS3 servers will shut down after 12 years, highlighting the contrast between enduring single-player experiences and short-lived multiplayer games.

fromInverse

'Project Hail Mary's' Newest Chapter Is Coming From An Unexpected Source

VR gaming offers immersive experiences that transform the player's environment, exemplified by upcoming titles like Project Hail Mary.

Heated Arc Raiders Debate Between PvE And PvP Players Goes Viral

A PvE player confronted a PvP player in Arc Raiders, raising questions about player expectations in PvP-enabled games.

How the Gaming Market Continues to Expand

The gaming market is evolving into a mainstream, influential entertainment industry, driven by mobile gaming and diverse player demographics.

The 13 Best New Video Games Of 2026 So Far

2026 has already produced notable games, with updates planned for the Game of the Year watch throughout the year.

1000xRESIST Team Is Back With A New Sci-Fi Game

Prove You're Human is a new sci-fi adventure game exploring AI personhood through CAPTCHA puzzles and psychological horror.

Mountain climbing sim Cairn is getting free DLC this summer

The DLC introduces three new climbing areas and plenty of 'fresh challenges.' There's also a new avatar, as players can now climb as Aava or the game's original sidekick Marco.

Video games

from48 hills

Is AI gaming ready for primetime? - 48 hills

Google demonstrated live AI-generated NPC dialogue at GDC 2026, with over 60 AI-related talks and events showcasing the gaming industry's focus on artificial intelligence integration.

fromwww.theguardian.com

How games capture the awe and terror of cosmic isolation

The Artemis II mission evokes feelings of solitude and vulnerability in space, reminiscent of experiences in classic and modern space-themed video games.

fromArs Technica

Valve brings native Steam Link app to Apple's Vision Pro

Steam Link is coming to Apple's Vision Pro, enabling wireless streaming of traditional games from Steam libraries on nearby Macs or PCs.

Epic and Google have signed a special deal for a new class of 'metaverse' apps

Epic Games and Google have agreed to terms for a new class of applications called metaverse browsers that enable navigation of virtual worlds with portable virtual items and identities across different metaverse environments.

#metaverse

Marketing

Wondering what metaverse influencer marketing will look like? Look to gaming right now

Marketing tech

Why brands need to channel community spirit in the metaverse

Tech industry

'I'm interested in what a world designed by me looks like': experts' metaverse hopes

Marketing tech

'The metaverse is dead; long live the metaverse': emerging tech's table of elements

fromPsychology Today

Tech industry

The Metaverse Is Gone for Good - Or Is It?

Marketing

Wondering what metaverse influencer marketing will look like? Look to gaming right now

Marketing tech

Why brands need to channel community spirit in the metaverse

Tech industry

'I'm interested in what a world designed by me looks like': experts' metaverse hopes

Marketing tech

'The metaverse is dead; long live the metaverse': emerging tech's table of elements

fromPsychology Today

Tech industry

The Metaverse Is Gone for Good - Or Is It?

Chappell Roan Stuns In New Fortnite Skins

Chappell Roan receives multiple Fortnite skins, accessories, and Jam Tracks via the Heartcore Music Pass, including Pink Pony Club and Roan of Arc outfits.

#meta

Software development

Meta's Virtual Reality App Ditching VR To Make A Roblox Clone - Kotaku

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Gadgets

Metaverse on its last legs

Software development

Meta's Virtual Reality App Ditching VR To Make A Roblox Clone - Kotaku

fromBoing Boing

Gadgets

Metaverse on its last legs

more#meta

UX design

fromComputerWeekly.com

Expanding sensory experiences in virtual environments | Computer Weekly

Comprehensively multisensory XR/IRL environments enable inclusive, immersive interactions by combining multiple sensory interfaces, but face technical, cost, and adoption hurdles.

A break from reality: Is VR really going to be the next big thing?

According to Digi Capital augmented and virtual reality are about to explode as VCs and corporates get in on the act. Facebook's multi-billion dollar acquisition of Oculus got everyone's attention early last year, but it's only really in the last 12 months that investments have accelerated, with more than $1bn pouring into the sector. Meanwhile Mashable reports Nokia's virtual reality camera is now available for pre-order for a cool $60,000.

World news

fromFuturism

Fortnite Pushes Back Against Claims That Jeffrey Epstein Is Still Alive and Gaming

Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019, and viral claims that he plays Fortnite from Israel result from username coincidences and deliberate hoaxes tied to leaked files.

Marketing

Why gaming is a such a key communications channel for retail marketers

Gaming is a mainstream, high-value channel retailers must engage, especially Gen Z gamers, via community-driven experiences on platforms like Twitch and Discord.

Artificial intelligence

fromGeeky Gadgets

Latest AI Avatars Look Real : Monetizing Followers & Raising New Trust Concerns

Lifelike AI avatars and ChatGPT's monetization changes are transforming digital interaction while raising urgent concerns about authenticity, ethics, transparency, and user trust.

Marketing tech

Brand integrations have surpassed owned worlds on Roblox and Fortnite | exclusive

Brand integrations on UGC platforms outpaced brand-owned virtual worlds in 2025 as advertisers favor measurable, lower-maintenance integrations over costly owned experiences.

Marketing

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

How brands can align their interests with the interests of gamers

Brands can increase engagement and reach diverse audiences by integrating ads into interactive gaming experiences and aligning brand goals with player interests.

Gadgets

5 Best Gaming Concepts To Revolutionize Gaming In 2026 - Yanko Design

Gaming hardware now emphasizes thoughtful design, intuitive form factors, and sustainable interaction over raw performance to create more personal, innovative user experiences.

#in-game-advertising

Marketing tech

The in-game advertising landscape: It isn't child's play

Marketing tech

Is this the most important patent ever for gaming and metaverse advertising?

Marketing tech

The in-game advertising landscape: It isn't child's play

Marketing tech

Is this the most important patent ever for gaming and metaverse advertising?

more#in-game-advertising

Marketing

How Digital Gaming Trends Are Reshaping Modern Entertainment Businesses

Crypto-enabled digital gaming transforms audience behavior, monetization, and engagement strategies for entertainment businesses by enabling transparency, speed, personalization, and new payment models.

fromwww.theguardian.com

In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more just survivors

Highguard's rapid failure demonstrates that modern online games face extreme pressure to deliver immediate returns, leaving no room for player learning curves or developer iteration.

fromDefector

4 weeks ago

Nvidia Wants To Yassify Video Games | Defector

Nvidia introduced DLSS 5, a generative AI technology for gaming that uses neural rendering to enhance graphics, though early demonstrations show artificial-looking results similar to AI image generation artifacts.

Meta exec hopes VR teens will stick around

The VR gaming industry faces its roughest period in decades, with Meta cutting over 1,000 jobs and shutting down studios, while revenue growth relies heavily on free-to-play titles popular with young players.

Fortnite is about to get a lot more gaming crossovers

Epic will expand Fortnite crossovers tied to Epic Games Store purchases, aiming for over 100 developer partnerships annually while boosting store sales and platform growth.

Online Gaming: An Entertainment Ecosystem Teeming with Opportunities

AI, cloud infrastructure, and smartphone adoption are transforming gaming into an accessible, personalized, cross-platform ecosystem that reduces hardware barriers and enhances social play.

fromAol

What Roblox Needs to Prove in 2026

Roblox must prove advertising can scale without hurting engagement and convert platform strength into sustainable economics and operating leverage.