Nvidia’s DLSS 5 uses generative AI to boost photorealism in video games, with ambitions beyond gaming

Nvidia’s DLSS 5 uses generative AI to boost photorealism in video games, with ambitions beyond gaming

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang used the company’s keynote at Nvidia GTC on Monday to introduce DLSS 5, a new version of the chipmaker’s AI graphics tech designed to make video games more realistic while using less compute power.  The new DLSS 5 system combines traditional 3D graphics data with generative AI models that can predict…

Generative AI At GDC 2026. But Gaming Has Used It For Decades

Generative AI At GDC 2026. But Gaming Has Used It For Decades

Artificial intelligence is suddenly everywhere in gaming. Technology companies are pitching tools that promise to transform game development. Publishers are experimenting with generative systems capable of producing dialogue, assets, and even interactive characters. Conferences such as the Game Developers Conference are increasingly filled with panels focused on AI-powered development pipelines and NPCs that can theoretically…

GAMING: Are game developers using AI? Players want to know

GAMING: Are game developers using AI? Players want to know

Image credit: Adobe Stock As with all creative industries, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been infiltrating video games. Non-generative AI has been in the industry long before things like ChatGPT became household names. Video games would contain AI-driven gameplay systems such as matchmaking, non-player character (NPC) behaviour, or iconic fictional AI characters such as SHODAN…

Crypto and Gaming Metaverses And The State of Play-to-Own Economies in 2026

Crypto and Gaming Metaverses And The State of Play-to-Own Economies in 2026

Gaming metaverses were really big in 2020 just like hype with NFTs and ICOs before them. However, now in 2026 the state of things in the metaverse industry feels way different from what it was before when major brands invested millions of dollars just to secure a piece of land in the new VR world….

Snail Games to Showcase ARK Franchise Developments and Expanding Gaming Portfolio at the 2026 Game Developers Conference

Snail Games to Showcase ARK Franchise Developments and Expanding Gaming Portfolio at the 2026 Game Developers Conference

CULVER CITY, Calif., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, today announced it will exhibit at the 2026 Game Developers Conference (GDC), taking place in San Francisco, California, from March 9-13, 2026. As one of the…

The agentic pivot: Google and Sea partner to expand AI tools for e-commerce and gaming

The agentic pivot: Google and Sea partner to expand AI tools for e-commerce and gaming

Summary Google and Southeast Asian tech firm Sea Ltd have announced a strategic partnership to develop artificial intelligence tools for e-commerce and gaming. The collaboration will focus on building AI capabilities for Shopee and supporting game development at Garena, highlighting how major platforms are embedding AI deeper into digital services. JAKARTA, Feb. 19, 2026 —…

Consumer Spending Shifts: Entertainment, Mobile Gaming and Digital Leisure Trends

Consumer Spending Shifts: Entertainment, Mobile Gaming and Digital Leisure Trends

If you talk to anyone working in media, gaming, or digital platforms right now, you’ll hear the same thing: consumers are not spending less on entertainment. They are just spending differently. The shift has been gradual but undeniable. What used to be occasional purchases has become continuous digital participation. The industry did not wake up…

Infinix Unveils XOS 16, a Clutter-Free, AI-First Operating System Prioritizing Productivity, Personalization, and Gaming

Infinix Unveils XOS 16, a Clutter-Free, AI-First Operating System Prioritizing Productivity, Personalization, and Gaming

Infinix today announced XOS 16, its most advanced operating system to date, built around a core philosophy of simplicity and decluttering the smartphone experience. Designed to reduce friction in everyday use, XOS 16 focuses on practical performance gains that truly matter, further enhancing personalization, AI, and gaming. The OS brings together AI-driven productivity tools, hardware-aware…

AI Agents’ New Reddit-Like Website Doesn’t Even Want Generative AI in Gaming

AI Agents’ New Reddit-Like Website Doesn’t Even Want Generative AI in Gaming

At the end of January, a strange website went live: Moltbook. An obvious amalgamation of Facebook and Lobster molts, this website is essentially Reddit for AI agents to communicate with each other. Its logo/symbol is the Reddit logo head on top of a lobster’s body, the lobster coming from the ClawdBot project, an AI project…