Figuring out why AIs get flummoxed by some games

While beating an AI at a board game may seem relatively trivial, it can help us identify failure modes of the AI, or ways in which we can improve their training to avoid having them develop these ...
PC Gamer

Open-source game engine Godot is drowning in 'AI slop' code contributions: 'I don't know how long we can keep it up'

Projects like Godot are being swamped by contributors who may not even understand the code they're submitting. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...
The Verge

AI can’t make good video game worlds yet, and it might never be able to

Project Genie is an underwhelming glimpse into what may come. Project Genie is an underwhelming glimpse into what may come. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The ...
Richland Source

Chess Bus celebrates book release and draws 30-plus players to Ontario Center for festival

A Chess Day event at the Ontario Center welcomed more than 30 participants for a day of rated competition, casual play, instruction, and community engagement. (Submitted photo) ONTARIO — Chess Bus ...
Beebom

Anime Auto Chess Codes (February 2026)

Being a fan of auto chess games like Teamfight Tactics or Dota Underlords, I never expected anime characters to take center stage in this genre. Anime Auto Chess keeps the core loop the same but adds ...
Variety

‘John Wick’ Video Game in the Works

A “John Wick” video game is in the works from Saber Interactive and Lionsgate with star Keanu Reeves reprising his role for the single-player third-person action title. Described as a AAA video game ...
NPR

A supercomputer beat a human chess champ 30 years ago, paving a path for AI dominance

Could a machine outthink the best human mind in the world? Thirty years ago that was still an open question, but a historic matchup between a chess grandmaster and an IBM supercomputer answered it. On ...
InfoWorld

Python is slipping in popularity – Tiobe

Python still holds the top ranking in the monthly Tiobe index of programming language popularity, leading by more than 10 percentage points over second-place C. But Python’s popularity actually has ...
CBSSports.com

Use DraftKings promo code to get $300 bonus bets by targeting Seahawks vs. Patriots in 2026 Big Game on Sunday

The Seattle Seahawks will take on the New England Patriots in the 2026 Big Game on Sunday, and the biggest annual sports betting event is the perfect time to take advantage of the latest DraftKings ...
The New York Times

Chess With an Extra Dash of Excitement: A Female Star’s Story

Framed as a sports tale, “Queen of Chess,” directed by Rory Kennedy, recounts the life of Judit Polgar, who battled sexism as much as rival players. By Alissa Wilkinson When you purchase a ticket for ...
IGN

Key decision.

Bethesda has trumpeted the news that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be squeezed onto a proper Switch 2 Game Card for its physical release — though other titles coming to the console will just ...