Banana Castles, Frog Island, and Skinballs: Here Are Some of the Wacky Things Devs Do to Test Video Games

I put out a call on social media and through various PR contacts for QA professionals to share their most ridiculous game ...
IEEE

Seamless Tutorial: Contextual State Transition Generation based on Player Internal Knowledge

Abstract: In the domain of game artificial intelligence, tutorial systems have seen limited advancement despite their critical role in onboarding players. Traditional tutorials often neglect ...
National Basketball Association

Cooper Flagg youngest player to top 40 points after career night vs. Jazz

The No. 1 overall pick has already met sky-high expectations, becoming the 1st 18-year-old in league history to score 40 points. From NBA.com Staff Cooper Flagg made rookie scoring history in the Mavs ...
CBSSports.com

Steelers vs. Dolphins SGP: 'Monday Night Football' same-game parlay picks, bets, props from SportsLine AI

An AFC matchup will put a bow on NFL Week 15 as the Miami Dolphins visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on 'Monday Night Football' at 8:15 p.m. ET. A MNF SGP could consist of NFL picks on the money line, ...
Game Rant

ARC Raiders Players Want to Use the Tutorial Skin in the Rest of the Game

Mohsen Baqery is a Guide Staff Writer from Turkey. With a passion for gaming that borders on obsession, Mohsen thrives on guiding fellow gamers through the most challenging obstacles while exploring ...
IEEE

Exploring Tourist Movement in Central Java Using Network Science and Sentiment Analysis

Abstract: Tourism is a key driver of economic development in Indonesia, with historic sites such as Borobudur and Prambanan playing a significant role in attracting visitors. Understanding tourist ...
IGN

"There is no dice-rolling in the game."

The Dungeons & Dragons franchise has been steadily making more attempts to expand into video games, and we're seeing that next effort with Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, a new open-world single-player ...
Pocket Tactics

This mobile game just won the Player's Voice Award

With such a resounding sweep from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, I kind of expected the Players' Voice award at The Game Awards 2025 to follow the trend. Or, at the very least, I expected a game like ...
Game Rant

Action Games With The Best Movement

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...
The New York Times

NHL player poll: Where will McDavid play in 3 years? And Crosby next year?

Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic, with photos by Steph Chambers / Getty Images Players talk. Maybe not in front of the camera or in front of a throng of reporters, but they talk amongst ...
Sports Illustrated

The 10 Oldest QBs to Play an NFL Game As Philip Rivers Eyes Potential Return With Colts

On Monday, the Colts shocked the NFL as reports announced they will be hosting former quarterback Philip Rivers for a workout. Rivers has not played in an NFL game since spending the final year of his ...