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I built a game called Pyramid, and for the first week after launch, I mostly watched it in silence — checking logs, seeing if anyone would actually play. Then one night, a player found it, and something happened I didn't expect. The setup Pyramid is simple on paper: join a live round, a shared multiplier grows as more strangers join with you, exit anytime to lock in your multiplier, or hold out f…

When Microprose greenlit Sid Meier's Pirates! in 1986, the company—which Meier founded along with Bill Stealey back in 1982—was mostly known for vehicle sims (Gunship, Spitfire Ace, F-15 Strike Eagle) and dry strategic wargames like Crusade in Europe. Pirates was something different. It's hard to pin it down to a genre even today, but it certainly wasn't like previous Meier titles—even though it'…

Minecraft's universe grows with a film sequel, Dungeons 2's Sift dimension, and a fan-built LLM. Get the latest updates on releases, add-ons, and community innovations. The post Minecraft’s Expanding Universe: Movie Sequel, Dungeons 2, and a Command Block LLM appeared first on SourceTrail .

Developers can now keep deposits, rewards and player payouts inside their own titles as ZBD widens its payments push beyond mobile gaming.

"Desktop Explorer" sits at the center of an odd Venn diagram, between people who enjoy tinkering with old computers, mystery fans, and the adventure-gaming community. It’s initially a nostalgic experience, but that’s a thin veneer over what becomes a sort of low-key psychological thriller. Read More

This could end up being the best basketball video game ever made – if it delivers on all fronts

One line. Two perfect halves. Arcade Mode Keep every cut at 95% or better. Miss the target three times and your run is over. Today Ten identical shapes for everyone. One attempt. Friends Take your time. The clock is stopped. Logged in as: Daily Complete Arcade Complete Enter a display name to join this challenge. Challenge Complete Share this link to invite friends:

John Lewis said physical toys that bring families together to play in their homes will be be in favour over screen time this year.

Gaming has changed dramatically over the past decade. Digital downloads, online marketplaces, subscription services, and cloud gaming have

Helldivers 2 has a sharp visual language, from sealed helmets to insectoid armor plates and heavy Automaton silhouettes. Good collectibles preserve those details without turning a shelf into clutter. The best lineup should read clearly from across a room, then reward closer inspection. For gamers who care about display quality, faction balance, and character recognition, […]

A reverse engineering and retro gaming enthusiast has finally succeeded in their goal of decompiling GoldenEye 007, the monumental James Bond adventure shooter from Rare.

This is a submission for the DEV Weekend Challenge: Dog Days Edition . Upload a photo of your dog. An AI accuses them of a crime. You're their defense attorney. What I Built Paw & Order is a browser game where your own dog is the defendant. You upload one photo and a few seconds later your dog has been arrested: The People vs. Biscuit Docket #PAW-042 DEFENDANT: Biscuit CHARGE: Grand Theft Sausage…

DONKEY.BAS shipped with early IBM PC DOS as a demo of color graphics and sound in BASICA. It was written by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Neil Konzen in 1981 (version 1.10 in 1982). You only switch lanes — avoid the donkey, or BOOM. This page recreates the original CGA gameplay in JavaScript. Original source: DONKEY.BAS · GitHub