PUBG creator's take on a metaverse is radically different from Roblox or Fortnite: "Everyone's doing it the wrong way"

PlayerUnknown's PUBG inspired Fortnite's battle royale experience, but he won't be similarly influenced by Epic's metaverse ...
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Apple’s SHARP turns any photo into a 3D scene in

Apple is turning the flat photo into a new computing primitive. With its SHARP model, the company says a single snapshot can be transformed into a navigable 3D scene in less than a second on standard ...

"There's always a loose end, trailing off into the distance": Inside the mind of a Metroidvania creator and how they spin up mysteries

Along the way, ideas emerged in various ways. Some grew out of unintentional bugs, including one that allowed players to die ...
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Android XR Explained: Google's New VR and AR Platform

Android XR is Google's operating system for VR headsets and smart glasses with Gemini AI, developer tools, and support for ...

Terminator 2D: No Fate has better ideas than most Terminator movies

Bitmap Bureau delivered a loving homage to classic games and the best Terminator movie Forgive me, for I am an avowed ...

Watch out Minecraft, Hytale says its new world generation system will "redefine the block game genre"

Hytale will offer you glimpses of its new world generation system when it launches next week, with a full shift to V2 coming ...
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2D platforming boss-rush action game Onikura to be published by Astrolabe Games

Onikura is a 2D platforming boss-rush action game built around lightning-fast slashes and surgically precise parry actions. Every clash is a battle for survival—attack, parry, heal, and consume souls ...
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Huskers Blend Coding and Creativity in Game Development Club

When he arrived for his first year at Nebraska, Parker thought his hobby of coding and developing video games would just be a fun way to pass some time between classes. A self-taught coder during high ...
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Using Gemini 3 AI Easily Create Fully Animated Websites

Have you ever wondered how Apple manages to create websites that feel so effortlessly sleek and innovative? Their secret lies in the perfect balance of design, animation, and user experience, a ...
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Vibe Coding as a Non-Coder: 6 Ways I Found to Have More Fun and Better Luck Creating With AI

My coding skills leave something to be desired. I never stuck with the instructional books and guides long enough to truly create the kinds of apps and programs I wanted to see. AI chatbots powered by ...
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Best Programmer Laptops 2025 : Top Picks for Coding, AI, Linux & More

What if the tool you rely on every day could do more than just meet your needs, it could transform the way you work? For programmers, a laptop isn’t just a device; it’s the foundation of creativity, ...
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Liverpool show defiance and unity without Mohamed Salah at Inter. What happens next?

Coach Arne Slot saw Liverpool win an away Champions League game without Mohamed Salah for the first time since 2009 Stefano Guidi/Getty Images This was the night when Liverpool closed ranks. All eyes ...