Animated monsters ‘learn’ to walk from humans

An ‘artificial evolution’ approach to animation has taught virtual humans to walk – now monsters are beginning to benefit. Read more…

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Sony demos game controller to track motion and emotion

Sony looks set to be the first major console maker to bring hands-free, full-body game control to the public. Read more…

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Adaptive games promise high scores for everyone

A new breed of game aims to work out if a player is a fun junkie or a challenge-seeker, and adapt itself to please either. Read more…

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Card counters’ days are numbered

A system that analyses blackjack hands and betting strategies claims to be able to spot card counters within 20 hands. Read more…

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How to ensure animated clones get lost in the crowd

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