London-based startup Latent Technology has raised $2.1 million to build the next-generation animation technology for virtual worlds and game characters. The startup uses AI-based animation technology ...

Ragdoll physics is a big part of many video games. While in some titles they're used to add a sense of realism to falling and flying sequences, in others, ragdoll physics actually make up the game's ...

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Jason Parker loves puzzle games and this week's collection of apps is all about mind-bending challenges that use liquid physics. Jason Parker has been at CNET for nearly 15 years. He is the senior ...

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s animations are all powered by KawaiiPhysics, an open-source tool for Unreal Engine 5 that was made to boost stylised anime physics on 3D characters. Designed by Kazuya ...

A new "Red Dead Redemption 2" mod restores GTA 4-style physics, adding Euphoria grabs, climbing mechanics, and enhanced ...

Computer gaming and animation have become deeply interwoven, each driving advances in the other to create immersive interactive experiences. Modern game engines integrate animation tools—from keyframe ...