20 simmed seasons of NBA 2K20: Beat L.A.? No way — 2K loves the Lakers
What’s a sports game developer supposed to do when the sport they simulate stops making sense? This is the question facing 2K Sports after...
Conquering chatbots: How an artist gets people to love using them
Iran-born Rod discusses his background, the challenges he faces developing chatbots in a world still skeptical of them, and how he injects a human touch into his artwork that resonates emotionally with bot users.
Apple’s sinking in China — gaming could be its life preserver
The Apple Special Event on September 10 was a big newsmaker. We’d expect nothing less; Apple Arcade looks impressive, while the unusual triple-camera system...
Facebook is doubling down on Oculus Quest — for better and worse
As an Oculus Quest owner, I should be thrilled that Facebook’s Oculus Connect 6 keynote yesterday was so heavily Quest-focused. After a series of...
Google Assistant can now launch games, capture screenshots, and more on Xbox One
Add the Xbox One to the long list of things Google Assistant can control. This morning, Microsoft and Google jointly announced the Xbox Action,...
AI and the next big esports boom for pro players, amateurs, and entrepreneurs
Presented by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Esports is a billion-dollar competitive video gaming phenomenon, and a booming market. Professional players are drawing larger and larger...
Malls have a future: location-based entertainment
Every industry is noticing the effects of changing generational preferences and technological progress. The ways we shop, socialize, and amuse ourselves have all shifted...
The Alexa Skills Store now has more than 100,000 voice apps
The Alexa Skills Store — where Alexa users can browse, view, and manage third-party apps and services — now has over 100,000 apps, up...
Oculus confirms multiple prototype AR glasses, development of live maps
During today’s Oculus Connect 6 event, Facebook hardware lead Andrew Bosworth confirmed today that the company is working on AR glasses — but in...
Oculus Quest will get hand-tracking, Oculus Link to play Rift PC games
Just before the annual VR/AR conference Oculus Connect 6, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg released a teaser video hinting at a software-based hand and finger recognition...