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Generative AI creates playable version of Doom game with no code

A neural network can recreate the classic computer game Doom despite using none of its code or graphics, hinting that generative AI could be used to create games from scratch in future

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Video games are good, actually, find scientists

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Period atmosphere is best part of game set on turbulent oil rig

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AI beats top racers at Gran Turismo – without cheating

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New Scientist recommends puzzle book S. by Doug Dorst and J. J. Abrams

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Mathematicians discover impossible problem in Super Mario games

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This cosy, charming puzzle game has you saving forgotten plants

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This cosy, charming puzzle game has you saving forgotten plants

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Gamespress handout picture: FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Gorgeous remake of an eco-conscious classic

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Chair for gamers boosts player performance and prevents muscular aches

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Some of the gaming 3D virtual environments the SIMA AI from Google DeepMind has been mastering

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Google AI learns to play open-world video games by watching them

An artificial intelligence from Google DeepMind can play nine open-world video games like a human, by watching video from a screen and controlling a keyboard and mouse

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New Scientist recommends the Never Post podcast

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New Scientist recommends the Never Post podcast

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Minecraft could be the key to creating adaptable AI

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Screengrab from the video game Cocoon. From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE ? COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics and solve intricate puzzles to unravel a cosmic mystery. BEST AVAILABLE QUALITY

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Cocoon review: One of the biggest gaming treats of the year

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AI generates video game levels and characters from text prompts

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