How bosses and enemies decide what to do in video games
Game developers use structured rules and sensory cues to make enemy AI in video games feel responsive and fair, from simple guards to multi-phase bosses.
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Video game releases, updates and studio news — from platform and studio newsrooms (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam) and established gaming publications. Page 2 of 35: briefings 31-60, published Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 27, 2026.
How does terrain work in video games?
A Unity guide explains how video game terrain is built using tiles, heightmaps, voxels, and noise, and how designers shape land to guide player movement and experience.
Start with a feeling: How to define your first video game
Game designers are advised to begin with the emotional experience they want players to feel, using that as the foundation for all design choices, including mechanics and aesthetics.
Stardew Valley-inspired RPG Gets Shock Last-Minute Delay
The dark fantasy RPG Emberville, blending farming and dungeon crawling, delayed its Early Access launch from October 27 to January 7, 2027, citing needed improvements to bow combat and polish.
Huntr/x Returns in Surprise New KPop Demon Hunters Short
Netflix released a new choreography video for Huntr/x’s 'How It's Done' from KPop Demon Hunters, teasing more dance routines and behind-the-scenes content this week.
Walter Koenig, Star Trek's Pavel Chekhov, has died
Actor Walter Koenig, best known as Star Trek’s Pavel Chekhov, has died at 90, Variety reports.
Ghost of Yōtei Was a Hit But Its Studio Is Already Seeing Layoffs
Sucker Punch Productions, developer of Ghost of Yōtei, has laid off 24 staff members amid market challenges and project planning, despite the game's strong sales and critical acclaim.
Xbox reportedly turned down a $500 million deal from Netflix to adapt its video game properties
Netflix proposed a $500 million deal to adapt Xbox’s game properties, but Xbox sought $800 million and negotiations collapsed, leaving adaptations in flux.
T'Nia Miller Shares What Motion Capture for 'VisionQuest's Jocasta Was Really Like
VisionQuest’s Jocasta is revealed as the Butcherbird Killer, a vengeful AI seeking revenge on Markridge Biotech’s former board members for selling the company to Stark Industries.
Steam's AI disclosures are akin to "forcing developers to list their voting history", says man who must hate seeing eggs virtue signal that they're free-range
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Steam’s requirement for AI disclosure in games as politically motivated, comparing it to forced political statements on product packaging.
Paris Games Biz showcased a guarded optimism in the face of turmoil, both locally and in the industry at large
Paris Games Biz reflected cautious optimism amid local unrest and industry challenges, with French studios relying on government funding to sustain smaller operations.
Scramble Knights Online: Changing Genres to Save a Game
Funktronic Labs transformed Scramble Knights Royale from a battle royale into an MMO-Lite co-op action RPG after player feedback highlighted frustration with PvP elements, launching it day one on Xbox Game Pass.
32-year-old "ellipsoid" horror game Ecstatica gets a PC re-release today, showing us an alternative timeline in which polygonal 3D never became dominant
A 1994 horror game using ellipsoid-based graphics, an alternative to polygonal 3D, returns on Steam and GOG via SNEG Games.
27 Years Ago, 'Buffy the Vampire' Unleashed an Impossibly Good Season, and Broke the Fandom
Twenty-seven years ago, *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* delivered its strongest season yet with Season 3, introducing Faith Lehane and Mayor Wilkins as standout antagonists that deepened the show’s narrative complexity.
D&D's Japanese Rival Sword World Crowdfunding Raises Over $2 million in a Day
Sword World RPG, Japan’s top fantasy TTRPG, launched its first English localization on BackerKit, raising over $2 million in a day through Mugen Gaming’s campaign.
Steam Week in Review: AI disclosures enter the discourse again, as Epic CEO calls them 'just as partisan as mandatory political essays'
Valve’s AI disclosure policy reignited debate after Epic CEO Tim Sweeney called it politically motivated, while Steam’s vast release volume contrasted with Epic Games Store’s smaller output.
Commander Shepard actors Jennifer Hale & Mark Meer mourn BioWare: 'It was in the hands of ownership that may not have understood what BioWare fully is''
Actors Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer reflect on BioWare’s closure, mourning its impact on Edmonton and the gaming industry while expressing cautious hope for the future of its franchises.
Riot resurrected 3 of its biggest League of Legends pop groups, but only one emerged victorious
Riot Games revived three League of Legends pop groups ahead of Worlds 2023, but only K/DA delivered a full return with a new EP and chart-topping single Firestarter.
'Avatar: Seven Havens' Fans Need to Watch Disney’s Overlooked Apocalyptic Fantasy Adventure
A Polygon editorial suggests *Raya and the Last Dragon* as a thematic companion to *Avatar: Seven Havens*, highlighting shared themes of rebuilding trust in fractured worlds.
Civilization 7's game changing update was 'personally challenging' for its creative director, as being able to play as a single faction 'wasn't part of the orig
Firaxis’ Civilization 7 update restored traditional single-civilization play after fan backlash, a shift creative director Ed Beach called personally challenging.
Forget Tom Cruise, Sci-Fi's Foundational 1950s Classic Movie Is Free to Watch on YouTube
The 1953 sci-fi classic *The War of the Worlds* is now free to watch on YouTube, offering a foundational alien invasion film for Halloween viewing.
Lord of the Rings Officially Returns in November with 3 Releases
Amazon and Alliance Home Entertainment will release physical editions of The Rings of Power Seasons 1 and 2 in November, timed with Season 3’s streaming debut.
HELENA : Cloud District is a megastructure photography game laser targeted at my interests, and it's out next week
A photography-focused megastructure exploration game, *HELENA: Cloud District*, launches October 29, blending platforming and mystery in a decaying alien environment.
Top Xbox exec promoted in brand 'reset' leaves after 3 months in role
Xbox Chief Operating Officer Helen Chiang has left the company after just three months in a newly created role as part of a brand reset led by CEO Asha Sharma.
BioWare's incredible legacy will continue as long as there are RPGs
BioWare’s closure marks the end of an era, but its legacy endures through the RPGs it inspired, from Baldur’s Gate to Mass Effect and beyond.
Paralives' first major update slips to next year, but when it comes you can expect some pretty meaty improvements for all of its main features
Paralives' first major update, originally due by late 2026, has been delayed to next year as the developer refines core systems and expands features.
After 14 years of development, Factorio's final major update is out now
Factorio’s final major update, Patch 2.1, concludes 14 years of development with quality-of-life improvements and space logistics refinements, marking the end of active updates.
Game of Thrones’ Perfect Replacement is a 100+ Hours Fantasy Series that's Free on YouTube
Polygon highlights Critical Role’s Campaign 4 as a free, 100-hour fantasy series on YouTube, offering deep political intrigue akin to Game of Thrones.
'Super Mario' Creator Breaks Down The Problem With AI Perfectly
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto, honored with Japan’s 2026 Order of Culture, discussed AI’s role in game design, warning against over-reliance on tools that may erode creative depth.
13 Years Later, 'Adventure Time's Scariest Episode Is Still a 10-Minute Masterpiece
Adventure Time’s 'Simon & Marcy' remains a standout episode for its tragic backstory of the Ice King, blending horror and emotion in a post-apocalyptic setting.