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Java or Bedrock: Which Minecraft edition should you play?

Minecraft may look the same regardless of where you play it, but the game is split between two versions built on entirely ...
Polygon

Final Fantasy gets its first HD-2D game, and it was worth the wait

Polygon Nintendo Direct Game reveals, trailers, and what’s next from the house that Mario built. Get more news→ 2D sprites moving in a 3D plane has been the hot new trend for Japanese roleplaying ...
gematsu

Messhof announces 2D platforming survival game Blood Dungeon for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Nidhogg developer Messhof has announced Blood Dungeon, a 2D platforming survival game due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in the late summer. A demo is available now for PC. “I ...
Ars Technica

Fed up with vibe coders, dev sneaks data-nuking prompt injection into their code

The controversy over vibe coding reached a new high this week after a developer added hidden instructions to his open source Java testing app to sabotage projects performed by AI coding agents. The ...
adtmag.com

Java Development in 2025: Evolving Priorities and Persistent Challenges

If you haven't seen the latest Java developer productivity report from Perforce, you should check it out. Written by Perforce CTO Rod Cope and developer tools exec Jeff Michael, the "2025 Java ...
PCGamesN

Minecraft Java Edition will finally let you party up with your pals, without the need for mods

Minecraft's Java Edition has long been the go-to for PC players, owing to how moddable it is in comparison to its Bedrock counterpart. However, getting a clean multiplayer experience has long ...
Business Insider

I let my 5-year-old make a game with AI. He picked up coding skills — but needed clear guardrails.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lena Hall, a senior director of developer and AI strategy at Akamai Technologies and cofounder of an AI startup. It's been edited for length and ...
Military.com

The 10 Best 2D Soulslikes, Ranked

Soulslike games don't need the third dimension to be incredible. In fact, some of the best non-FromSoftware Soulslikes are 2D. At this point, Soulslike games have become commonplace, and an ...
TheServerSide

How to install Visual Studio Code for Java

The Java ecosystem has historically been blessed with great IDEs to work with, including NetBeans, Eclipse and IntelliJ from JetBrains. However, in recent years Microsoft's Visual Studio Code editor ...
Inc

Want to Learn to Vibe Code? Start by Making the Video Game of Your Dreams

Vibe coding has sparked a technological revolution, and has produced some of the fastest-growing products in the history of tech, including Claude Code, Codex, Lovable, and Replit. Vibe coding is the ...
InfoQ

QCon London AI Coding State of the Game: More Capable, More Expensive, More Dangerous Coding Agents

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...