Gaming Giant Unity Wants to Digitally Clone the World

The company is leveraging its technology to help clients make “digital twins”—virtual copies of real-life objects,…

In Belle, the Internet Unlocks Our Best Selves

Director Mamoru Hosada’s anime movie is about the web’s ability to unleash us.

The Gritty, Underground Network Bringing Japan’s Arcades to the US

After falling in love with an obscure anime rhythm game, I became obsessed with obtaining a…

Riot Games Investigates Esports Team Founder Over Bullying Claims

Andy “Reginald” Dinh, the founder and CEO of TSM, has been accused of verbal abuse and…

Video Games Already Do What the Metaverse Just Promises

Virtual hang-outs, digital currency, weddings? Online games have been making space for these things for decades.

Why 2021 Was the Biggest Year for the Labor Movement in Games

Working conditions at top studios have been criticized before, but this year saw a significant increase…

Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop Fails

The live-action adaptation is an overwrought performance of the beloved anime rather than a bold reimagining.

Activision Blizzard Employees Are Done With CEO Bobby Kotick

As Kotick’s handling of alleged ****** misconduct draws headlines, workers staged their second walkout this year.

Unity’s Head of VR Offers a Much-Needed Reality Check

Timoni West, the head of augmented and virtual reality at Unity, talks to WIRED about the…

Doom’s Creator Goes After ‘Doomscroll’

A metal guitarist thought Doomscroll would be a great name for a band. Video game developer…