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Creating a Spatial Query System
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
Steam has just passed over 37 million concurrent players
Steam has just passed over 37 million concurrent players
Earlier today, Valve distribution service, Steam, surpassed its previous record as it had over 37 million concurrent players.
Aug. 25, 2024
How to make Windows updates less annoying, in three easy steps
How to make Windows updates less annoying, in three easy steps
Want to eliminate unpleasant update surprises? You can force Windows to follow your update schedule. Here's how.
Aug. 25, 2024
CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 Zombies Cinematic Trailer Shows Off Second Launch Map "Liberty Falls"
CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 Zombies Cinematic Trailer Shows Off Second Launch Map "Liberty Falls"
A new cinematic trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies takes us to Liberty Falls, seemingly the epicenter of the Dark Aether outbreak.
Aug. 25, 2024
EA SPORTS NHL 25 Hits The Ice On October 4; EA Details New "Ice-Q" Gameplay Intelligence
EA SPORTS NHL 25 Hits The Ice On October 4; EA Details New "Ice-Q" Gameplay Intelligence
Get your first look at the cover stars for EA Sports NHL 25 as well as the official reveal trailer, and learn more about the all-new "Ice-Q" Gameplay Intelligence powering this year's game.
Aug. 25, 2024
Super Mario and the Rainbow Stars is a free Mario game for PC
Super Mario and the Rainbow Stars is a free Mario game for PC
Yesterday, a demo for Super Mario and the Rainbow Stars, a free Mario game for PC, became available for download.
Aug. 24, 2024
Avowed and Monster Hunter Wilds may support 60fps only on PC
Avowed and Monster Hunter Wilds may support 60fps only on PC
It appears that two highly anticipated triple-A games may support 60fps (and higher framerates) only on the PC.
Aug. 24, 2024
Developer Obsidian Confirms AVOWED Will Only Run At 30 Frames Per Second On Xbox Series X|S
Developer Obsidian Confirms AVOWED Will Only Run At 30 Frames Per Second On Xbox Series X|S
Obsidian's fantasy action RPG Avowed has been confirmed to run at 30 frames per second on Xbox Series X|S as the developer chooses to focus on things like VFX and lighting.
Aug. 24, 2024
LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE Trailer Deep Dives Into Max Caufield's New Supernatural Powers
LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE Trailer Deep Dives Into Max Caufield's New Supernatural Powers
Square Enix has revealed a new video highlighting the new powers Max Caulfield will wield as she attempts to solve a mystery in Life is Strange: Double Exposure.
Aug. 24, 2024
PlayStation launches incubator project for MENA developers
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
Physical games can help drive digital sales, says Maximum Entertainment CEO
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
Amazon Games CEO thinks genAI can help make better ideas for games
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