Google’s latest AI agent is learning how to navigate a familiar space: gaming. The tech giant released new research on its Scalable Instructable Multiworld Agent, or SIMA, on Wednesday. This agent can follow instructions to carry out tasks in video games — and play games it has never seen before. But, like Genie, which DeepMind, … Read more
France will offer government employees who work during this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games bonuses and other incentives in a bid to avoid strikes that could disrupt the global sporting event. Stanislas Guerini, the French minister for transformation and public services, made the announcement Saturday in an interview with France Info. He said eligible government … Read more
March 10 is Mario Day, owing to the resemblance of “Mar 10” to the name of the world’s jumpiest plumber. It’s an occasion when Nintendo typically discounts games from the Mario universe, plus consoles and accessories. We’ve gathered up a list of the best deals below. Most of them will end by March 17, though … Read more
Buying toys and games can be challenging because kids’ tastes change almost as quickly as trends do. And if you’re wanting to buy a present for a kid that isn’t a video game, things can become even more complicated. Don’t stress, though. We’ve put together a wonderful roundup of cheap gifts kids of all ages … Read more
Some apples are sweet, some not so much. Apple reversed its ban on Epic Games’ developer account on Friday afternoon, according to an updated blog post, clearing a path again for an Epic Games Store on iOS devices in Europe. The decision comes just two days after Apple terminated Epic’s account over some tweets from … Read more
This Sunday is March 10, which means Nintendo’s annual celebration of its iconic plumber is here. It’s-a-Mario Day! To pay homage to the famous video game character, Nintendo and retailers around the world offer massive discounts on popular Mario games. The best Nintendo Switch deals for Mario Day include savings on must-play games starring the gaming … Read more
Well, that was fast. This past Wednesday, Fortnite maker Epic Games said Apple had prevented it from releasing its game and app store in the European Union by terminating Epic’s access to develop apps for iPhones and iPads. Now Apple has restored that access and Epic says it’ll proceed with its plans. “Apple has told us and … Read more
The Digital Markets Act (DMA), a new set of EU regulations that forces Big Tech companies to open themselves to competition on their core platforms, went into effect on Thursday. By Friday, the DMA had already resolved the latest conflict between Apple and Epic Games. “The DMA went through its first major challenge with Apple … Read more
Tim Sweeney, chief executive officer of Epic Games Inc., speaks during an interview in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. SeongJoon Cho | Bloomberg | Getty Images Apple has approved Epic Games’ developer account in Sweden, which will allow the company to offer an competing app store on iPhones in Europe under a … Read more
Ever wonder how EDM keeps finding its way into your favorite video games? Out now on Riot Games’ popular auto battler, Teamfight Tactics is the final patch of their “Remix Rumble” event, which features numerous character and gameplay adjustments. While we won’t get into the finer details, interested players can watch the complete rundown from Gameplay Director, Stephen … Read more