Electronic Arts maintains a robust open-source presence with multiple Command & Conquer game repositories and development tools in C++. The organization actively manages various technical projects including game modding support, rendering frameworks, and Kubernetes deployment tools.
A developer shares their experience building an autonomous AI system to play Pokémon FireRed using LLMs, RetroArch emulation, and memory management techniques. The project faced challenges with emulator input control and battle handling, while successfully implementing navigation, text parsing, and conversation systems. The implementation demonstrates potential applications for AI-driven gaming content creation.
A developer successfully implemented the 1993 video game Doom to run entirely within TypeScript's type system, requiring 177 terabytes of types and 12 days of processing for a single frame. The project involved building a complete web assembly virtual machine using only TypeScript types, making it possibly the largest TypeScript codebase ever created.
GG Insights offers AI-powered analytics for Steam gaming data, providing insights into game performance, revenue estimates, and market trends. The platform enables users to analyze Steam market data through natural language queries, helping developers make informed decisions about game development and positioning.
A developer named Anthony Salter is creating Ultima VII: Revisited, a 3D engine replacement for the classic RPG Ultima VII. The project aims to modernize the game's presentation while preserving its innovative features, addressing technical limitations that make the original difficult to enjoy today.
A developer explores GDScript, Godot's custom programming language, providing detailed analysis of its features, type system, and design choices. The language combines Python-like syntax with stronger typing and modern features like pattern matching, proving to be surprisingly well-designed for game development despite initial skepticism.
Meta is reducing staff stock awards while simultaneously increasing investments in artificial intelligence initiatives. The strategic shift reflects the company's prioritization of AI development over employee compensation packages.
Meta has increased target annual bonuses for top executives from 75% to 200% of base salary, effective 2025, while simultaneously conducting mass layoffs of 3,700 employees and reducing stock options for remaining staff by 10%. The company reported a 59% year-over-year increase in net income to $62.36 billion and plans massive AI investments, with Zuckerberg announcing $60 billion in AI infrastructure expansion.
Ren'Py is an open-source visual novel engine that enables creators to develop interactive stories and simulation games using a simple script language and Python. The engine supports multiple platforms, offers comprehensive documentation in several languages, and has been used to create over 4,000 games available on platforms like Steam and Itch.io.
Meta announces two major events for 2025: LlamaCon, a developer conference focused on open source AI developments on April 29, and Meta Connect, returning September 17-18 with updates on virtual and mixed reality technology. Both events aim to provide developers with tools and insights for building next-generation computing platforms.