Unity acquires AI chat analysis platform Oto, launches toxicity in gaming report
Unity has acquired Oto, an AI-based audio chat analysis platform that figures out if humans need to intercede in a toxic multiplayer gaming environment....
EA’s Patent Pledge will give competitors free access to accessibility technology
Electronic Arts is announcing a Patent Pledge where it will give competitors and developers free access to its accessibility-related patents and technology. That means...
Facebook Gaming takes new applications for Black Gaming Creator Program
Facebook Gaming said it’s reopening applications for the Black Gaming Creator Program, an initiative announced in December that supports the Black gaming community through...
Aliens: Fireteam Elite impressions — A high-intensity co-op shooter
Aliens: Fireteam Elite doesn’t have many frills. A new survival shooter with co-op play, this game doesn’t have the kind of fancy cinematics you’d expect...
Steam’s top 20 new games for July 2021
Valve has released its list of the best-performing new games on Steam for the month of July, and familiar franchises and debut hits are...
New PlayStation 5 model has begun shipping to customers
PlayStation 5’s need for a screwdriver has turned into a meme. After all, most people shouldn’t feel scared to use one of the most...
How to scale your indie: The Bit Fry game studio growth story
Presented by Perforce Founded in 2013, Bit Fry’s mission was to deliver a high-quality arcade experience straight to your smartphone. They wanted to bring...
Psychonauts 2 review — A journey into imagination
The most important thing I can say about Psychonauts 2 is that it’s better than the original, which itself was far from a bad...
Supercell launches beta for Everdale and unveils 3 new Clash of Clans games
Supercell is launching a wide beta test for its newest mobile game, Everdale, today in some regions. This is the first time the company...
The metaverse’s appeal hinges on its designers and hosts
For decades, science fiction predicted we would be cruising around in hovercrafts and experiencing the bulk of our lives through virtual reality by the...