From simple pastimes, video games have become vital cultural forces shaping the future of entertainment, social life, technological innovation, and the very way we learn and interact with the world.

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As I wandered through the exhibition Difference Machines: Technology and Identity in Contemporary Art, my mind felt like it had been hit by several lightning strikes. This exhibition, currently at ...

AI-powered NPCs that don’t need a script could make games—and other worlds—deeply immersive. First, a confession. I only got into playing video games a little over a year ago (I know, I know). A ...