2025/07/04 — issue #600

Green Web Game Jam, turn-based RPG battle system, and Cat Dog War

Articles

A real issue: video game developers are being accused of using AI – even when they aren’t
Generative AI is causing new and unusual problems for developers as players become more sensitive to the use of artificially generated ‘slop’ images.
Nicole Carpenter at The Guardian

Microsoft has never been good at running game studios, which is a problem when it owns them all
The latest Xbox layoffs are about a long history of mismanagement as much as recent overexpansion.
Oli Welsh at Polygon

Unity promises strong AI copyright 'guardrails' after employee conjures Mickey Mouse on stream
Unity says it's building a better copyright mousetrap.
Bryant Francis at Game Developer

Another industry recession warning light just flashed red
Young Americans' spending on video games has slumped. It's no coincidence that this comes as the narrative about games being too expensive reaches fever pitch.
Rob Fahey at GamesIndustryBiz

YouTube is hiding an excellent, official high-speed Pac-Man mod in plain sight
Pac-Man Superfast turns the arcade classic into a high-octane reflex test.
Kyle Orland at Ars Technica

Tutorials

Create a simple 3D game with Three.js
Learn how to create a simple 3D game using ThreeJS with our step-by-step guide, perfect for beginners in game development.
Ana Crudu at MoldStud