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fromKotaku
1 day ago

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.
#faa
Careers
fromThe Verge
11 hours ago

Now the FAA says gamers are the answer to its air traffic controller shortage

The FAA is targeting gamers in a recruiting campaign to address air traffic controller shortages, despite ongoing training challenges.
Games
fromGameSpot
15 hours ago

The FAA Wants To Recruit Gamers For Careers In Air Traffic Control

The FAA is recruiting video game players as potential air traffic controllers, highlighting their relevant skills and offering six-figure salaries.
Careers
fromThe Verge
11 hours ago

Now the FAA says gamers are the answer to its air traffic controller shortage

The FAA is targeting gamers in a recruiting campaign to address air traffic controller shortages, despite ongoing training challenges.
Games
fromGameSpot
15 hours ago

The FAA Wants To Recruit Gamers For Careers In Air Traffic Control

The FAA is recruiting video game players as potential air traffic controllers, highlighting their relevant skills and offering six-figure salaries.
Film
fromVulture
13 hours ago

The Horrors of Being a Content Moderator Fuel the New Faces of Death

Poor character decisions in horror films can frustrate viewers, but Margot's journey in Faces of Death offers a relatable and engaging narrative.
#san-francisco
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
18 hours ago

Cantor Initiates Skillz With Overweight: Can the Mobile Gaming Platform Finally Stage a Comeback?

Skillz shows signs of stabilization with Q4 2025 revenue growth, despite a challenging year for investors.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
15 hours ago

What leaked "SteamGPT" files could mean for the PC gaming platform's use of AI

Valve is integrating AI tools, named SteamGPT, to enhance internal evaluations of in-game incidents and analyze suspicious accounts.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

How to make the Startup Battlefield Top 20 - and what every company gets regardless | TechCrunch

The Startup Battlefield Top 20 showcases the most compelling startups ready for the Disrupt Stage, with a chance to win $100,000 and the Disrupt Cup.
#netflix
Board games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.
Games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Netflix adds three Jackbox games to its TV app

Netflix adds Jackbox Party Essentials to its gaming lineup, offering three popular games for free to subscribers.
Board games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.
Games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Netflix adds three Jackbox games to its TV app

Netflix adds Jackbox Party Essentials to its gaming lineup, offering three popular games for free to subscribers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

They're gonna make me cry': my weekend at a speed puzzling championship

The competitive aspect of jigsaw puzzling dates back to the 1980s in the US, when Hallmark ran a national competition for several years. In 2022, the volunteer-run USA Jigsaw Puzzle Association partnered with Ravensburger to bring back a national championship.
Education
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Is Anthropic limiting the release of Mythos to protect the internet - or Anthropic? | TechCrunch

Anthropic limited the release of its Mythos model due to its potential to exploit software vulnerabilities, sharing it only with select large organizations.
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Elon-Headed Robot Dog Spotted In San Francisco

A robot dog with Elon Musk's head promotes an art show, showcasing the intersection of technology, art, and evolving digital identities.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Canva doubles down on AI and marketing automation with Simtheory, Ortto acquisitions | TechCrunch

Canva acquired Simtheory and Ortto to enhance its AI and marketing capabilities, evolving from a design tool to a comprehensive workflow system.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Inside Niantic Spatial's audacious plan to scan the world

Robots require accurate, up-to-date maps for effective navigation and task performance in urban environments.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

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.
#ai
fromThe Verge
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic is launching a new AI model for cybersecurity

Anthropic launches Claude Mythos Preview for cybersecurity, enabling companies to identify vulnerabilities with minimal human intervention.
fromSiliconANGLE
1 week ago
Venture

Sett raises $30M to grow agent-based AI platform for game studios - SiliconANGLE

Sett raised $30 million to enhance its AI platform for automating content creation in the gaming industry.
Poker
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Tech founders competed in a startup's glitzy $100,000 poker tournament. I took them on.

An AI startup spent $200,000 on a poker tournament to market itself to other startups.
Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Anthropic develops AI bot that's 'too dangerous to release'

Anthropic developed an AI bot, Claude Mythos, deemed too dangerous for public release due to its potential for severe cyber-attacks.
Information security
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Anthropic will use its biggest, baddest AI model to protect against cyberattacks

Anthropic is launching a cybersecurity initiative with major tech companies to use AI for identifying and fixing software vulnerabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Anthropic is launching a new AI model for cybersecurity

Anthropic launches Claude Mythos Preview for cybersecurity, enabling companies to identify vulnerabilities with minimal human intervention.
Venture
fromSiliconANGLE
1 week ago

Sett raises $30M to grow agent-based AI platform for game studios - SiliconANGLE

Sett raised $30 million to enhance its AI platform for automating content creation in the gaming industry.
UX design
fromIndie Hackers
6 days ago

I Found Blue Ocean in the Most Crowded Market on the Internet

Most form builders focus on creation, neglecting post-publish management, revealing a significant gap in the market.
Video games
fromKotaku
14 hours ago

Trump's FAA Now Targeting Gamers To Become Air Traffic Controllers

The FAA is targeting gamers to address the shortage of air traffic controllers in the U.S.
fromKotaku
18 hours ago

Cozy RPG Deleted From Steam After Seemingly Ripping Off Tetris

The official X account for Starsand Island stated that the removal was due to 'insufficient verification during the planning stage of a minigame within this game.'
Games
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

NVIDIA Chips are Going to Space. Could the Stock Be Next?

Nvidia is developing space-based data centers, leveraging orbital computing for AI and 5G connectivity as the corporate space race intensifies.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

Meta just killed a dashboard that let employees compete to be the company's No. 1 AI token user | Fortune

Meta employees created a leaderboard tracking AI token usage, promoting productivity measurement, but it was taken down due to external data sharing concerns.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Anthropic is testing the Mythos AI model for cybersecurity

Claude Mythos is a new frontier model by Anthropic with strong cybersecurity capabilities, focusing on both detecting and exploiting vulnerabilities.
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

Prediction markets disrupt tribal gaming law balance, experts say

"Today, our Board took decisive action to protect what generations before us fought to build. These so-called prediction markets are an attempt to bypass tribal authority and recast gambling as a financial product. We will not allow that. We will stand united to defend tribal sovereignty and the integrity of Indian gaming."
SF politics
Silicon Valley real estate
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Exclusive | Inside San Francisco's 'co-founder rooms': the no-frills crash pads powering the AI gold rush

Co-founder rooms in San Francisco offer shared living for tech hopefuls prioritizing proximity over privacy and comfort.
#roller-skating
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

Skatin' Place in Golden Gate Park is a popular venue for roller skating and disco dancing every Sunday from noon to 5 pm.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

Skatin' Place in Golden Gate Park hosts a Sunday Roller Disco Party with music and dance lessons for skaters.
Video games
fromKotaku
12 hours ago

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.
Games
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

Valve Reportedly Working on SteamGPT Tool for Steam Support, CS2 Anti-Cheat

Valve is developing an AI tool called SteamGPT for Steam to assist with support and anti-cheat measures for Counter-Strike 2.
#online-gaming
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets | TechCrunch

Family offices are increasingly investing directly in AI startups, bypassing traditional venture capital due to the urgency of the AI boom.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

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.
fromwww.engadget.com
1 week ago

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.
Board games
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Anthropic's New Product Aims to Handle the Hard Part of Building AI Agents

Anthropic launched Claude Managed Agents to simplify building and deploying AI agents for businesses, enhancing its enterprise offerings.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

15 Big Indie Games You Should Be Paying Attention To Right Now

The Triple-i Initiative showcase revealed new games, updates, and demos, highlighting indie titles like Belmont's Curse and others from various developers.
#emporium-arcade-bar
Board games
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar in San Francisco offers free game tokens and drink specials for industry staff every Monday night.
Board games
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco offers free game tokens and drink specials for industry staff every Monday night.
Board games
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco offers free game tokens and drink specials for industry staff every Monday night.
Board games
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco offers free game tokens and drink specials for industry staff every Monday night.
Board games
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco offers free game tokens and drink specials for industry staff every Monday night.
Board games
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar in San Francisco offers free game tokens and drink specials for industry staff every Monday night.
Board games
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco offers free game tokens and drink specials for industry staff every Monday night.
Board games
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco offers free game tokens and drink specials for industry staff every Monday night.
Board games
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco offers free game tokens and drink specials for industry staff every Monday night.
Board games
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco offers free game tokens and drink specials for industry staff every Monday night.
#indie-games
fromEngadget
6 days ago
Video games

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

fromEngadget
1 week ago
Video games

Beat-based dungeon crawlers, card-battling soccer sims and other new indie games worth checking out

Albatross Interactive is developing Terminal War, a 4v4 shooter inspired by the canceled Factions mode from The Last of Us.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

A retro Starship Troopers shooter, a video store sim and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game releases include unique titles like Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! and a new falling-block game prototype by Freya Holmér.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Castlevania headlines a big list of exciting indie game reveals

The Triple-I Initiative showcased new indie games, including Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Prove You're Human, highlighting diverse genres and innovative gameplay.
Video games
fromGame Informer
1 day ago

Everything Announced At The April 2026 Triple-i Initiative

The Triple-i Initiative showcased 40 announcements for indie games, including new reveals and updates.
Video games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases are thriving, with new games and updates announced regularly.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Beat-based dungeon crawlers, card-battling soccer sims and other new indie games worth checking out

Albatross Interactive is developing Terminal War, a 4v4 shooter inspired by the canceled Factions mode from The Last of Us.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

A retro Starship Troopers shooter, a video store sim and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game releases include unique titles like Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! and a new falling-block game prototype by Freya Holmér.
#openclaw
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoWorld
4 days ago

Anthropic cuts OpenClaw access from Claude subscriptions, offers credits to ease transition

OpenClaw's implementation was delayed by a week due to discussions with Anthropic regarding access cuts and feature copying.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
4 days ago

Anthropic cuts OpenClaw access from Claude subscriptions, offers credits to ease transition

OpenClaw's implementation was delayed by a week due to discussions with Anthropic regarding access cuts and feature copying.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoWorld
4 days ago

Anthropic cuts OpenClaw access from Claude subscriptions, offers credits to ease transition

OpenClaw's implementation was delayed by a week due to discussions with Anthropic regarding access cuts and feature copying.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
4 days ago

Anthropic cuts OpenClaw access from Claude subscriptions, offers credits to ease transition

OpenClaw's implementation was delayed by a week due to discussions with Anthropic regarding access cuts and feature copying.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

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.
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Hardcore Survival Sim With Deadly Twist Is A Smash Hit On Steam

Road to Vostok is a post-apocalyptic single-player survival game that has secured the entire production budget for years to come within just 24 hours of its launch.
Games
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

At Gaming Conference, game-workers keep unionization hopes alive - 48 hills

The United Videogame Workers-CWA Local 9433 is a direct-join organization that, according to organizers, is meant to provide a channel into activism and organizing for workers in a fragmented industry. The day of the organization's launch, its membership swelled to triple digits, and CWA members led an impromptu march from a panel discussion in Moscone's West Hall to the bandshell in Yerba Buena Gardens, accompanied by cheers from passersby.
Media industry
Video games
fromInverse
1 day ago

'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.
Games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Pokemon Champions, Starfield DLC And Other Games Coming Out

Starfield launches on PS5 with a new expansion, Terran Armada, and a free update, following mixed reviews of its first DLC.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Sci-Fi Extraction Shooter Lasted Three Weeks Before Announcing Shutdown

Live-service games often fail, leading to financial losses and shutdowns shortly after launch, as seen with The Cube, Save Us.
Games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Sony is starting a weird service that scans people to put them in PlayStation games

Sony's The Playerbase initiative allows fans to have their likenesses scanned for use in PlayStation games.
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Canceled Game 'Would Have Been Crimson Desert' Says Avalanche Head

I haven't played Crimson Desert enough, but we had everything that I've seen from Crimson Desert in the plans for that game. It was signed with a big publisher that has a lot of famous IPs...And then they just changed business direction again and wanted to focus on their existing IPs instead of new ones. They broke up with us on a text message, which I will never forgive them for.
Video games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Devils on the Moon brings the score-chasing of pinball to the Playdate

"I think one of my most-played games is Pokemon Pinball, but the idea to make a pinball game came from Mario... he came to me and say 'JP, I want to make a custom engine for Playdate and we should make a pinball game.'"
Games
Video games
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

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.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

He put a Skee-Ball machine in his SF home. 16 years later, he has an empire.

Joey 'The Cat' Mucha, world Skee-Ball champion, opened Mission Arcade in San Francisco, a venue combining competitive Skee-Ball with arcade games, cocktails, and food.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Meet the three-time world Sudoku champ behind LinkedIn's daily puzzles

"It's definitely a conversation starter," said Snyder, a three-time world Sudoku champion and an author and editor of more than dozens of ebooks such as 'The Art of Sudoku' and 'The Art of Puzzles.'"
Board games
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Marathon's Top Players Are Begging Bungie To Do More About Cheaters - Kotaku

Marathon players report a significant cheating problem affecting gameplay, particularly in ranked matches and the Cryo Archive map.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

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
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Marathon, One Month Later - Kotaku

Marathon has received positive reviews but faces uncertainty regarding its long-term support and player engagement.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 days ago

McDonald's Just Built a Gadget That Every Gamer Has Needed Forever - Yanko Design

Archie is a small arch-shaped piece that essentially bridges the two sticks on your controller. It's not a Bluetooth gadget loaded with firmware updates or a subscription service. It's just a clever piece of physical design that does exactly what it needs to do and nothing more.
Video games
Artificial intelligence
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

VC Guy 'Shocked And Sad' About How Much Gamers Hate AI

Only 7 percent of game industry workers view generative AI positively, while executives struggle with widespread skepticism about AI's impact on gaming.
Games
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

At an Inner Richmond sports bar, a 25-year-old Nintendo game brings fierce competition

Joe, known as Megaman, plays Super Smash Bros. Melee at Abbey Tavern, showcasing the enduring popularity of retro gaming.
#ai-in-gaming
Games
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

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.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

AI was everywhere at gaming's big developer conference - except the games

AI tools were prevalent at GDC, but many developers oppose using AI in game development, valuing human creativity instead.
Games
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

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.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

AI was everywhere at gaming's big developer conference - except the games

AI tools were prevalent at GDC, but many developers oppose using AI in game development, valuing human creativity instead.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

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.
fromGame Informer
1 week ago

The Coolest Games We Saw At GDC 2026

Each year in March, the game development community descends upon San Francisco, California, for the annual Game Developers Conference. This year, Game Informer is in attendance, taking meetings with the teams behind some incredibly exciting games, including sometimes getting new hands-on experience with them.
Games
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

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.
#arcade-gaming
Games
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Which of these two arcades is the "world largest"-and does it matter?

Two U.S. arcades claim the title of world's largest: Funspot in New Hampshire and Galloping Ghost in Illinois, each offering unique collections and experiences despite the semantic distinction.
Games
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

The Detour offers free unlimited arcade and pinball play on the first Tuesday of each month with any food or drink purchase, featuring 40+ games and craft beverages in San Francisco.
Games
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Which of these two arcades is the "world largest"-and does it matter?

Two U.S. arcades claim the title of world's largest: Funspot in New Hampshire and Galloping Ghost in Illinois, each offering unique collections and experiences despite the semantic distinction.
Games
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

The Detour offers free unlimited arcade and pinball play on the first Tuesday of each month with any food or drink purchase, featuring 40+ games and craft beverages in San Francisco.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

I Miss When Multiplayer Games Weren't Changing All The Time - Kotaku

A patch increasing gunshot volume in Marathon created a more aggressive multiplayer environment, prompting nostalgia for older games that remained static after release rather than undergoing constant balance changes.
Video games
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

Gamers' Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

Xbox faces internal challenges amid industry-wide pressures from AI adoption, memory shortages, and rising hardware costs, though the console is not shutting down.
Video games
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

"It doesn't feel safe"-Many international game developers plan to skip GDC in US

International game developers are avoiding the Game Developers Conference due to safety concerns about traveling to the United States under the current administration.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Hearts and High Scores

Join GG Women Professionals (GGWP) at The MADE for a Valentine's celebration that goes beyond the bouquet. We're gathering gamemakers and players to celebrate the full spectrum of love-from the romantic arcs we write into our games to the platonic bonds that sustain our careers and the self-love that fuels our creativity. ​Whether you're looking for your "Player 2," celebrating your "Galentines," or investing in your own professional growth, there is a place for you here.
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