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New research revisits action factorization for complex RL spaces · 2 sources tracked
A new research paper explores methods for handling complex action spaces in reinforcement learning, particularly those that combine discrete and continuous actions. The study analyzes various factorization techniques ac…
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MobyGames launches pro tools; 007 First Light Switch version progressing
MobyGames, an industry database owned by Atari, has introduced a new set of professional tools. These tools are designed to help users manage their career profiles, discover job opportunities, and gain insights into the…
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Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee video game gets remaster
The 2002 video game Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee is receiving a remaster. This remaster aims to bring the classic monster-fighting action to modern platforms. Further details about the remaster's features and re…
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Atari revives unreleased 1994 Barbie game
Atari is reviving a Barbie video game that was originally developed in 1994 but never released. The game, intended for the Atari Jaguar CD, was reportedly completed but shelved before its commercial launch. This move by…
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Video game remasters and tier lists emerge, Kindle alternatives discussed
Several video game updates are circulating, including a tier list for the game VV Ultimatum's Hollow Traits. Additionally, a remaster of the 2002 game Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee is reportedly in development by…
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New RL algorithm unifies model-free efficiency with model-based representations
A research paper introduces Unified Latent Dynamics (ULD), a new reinforcement learning algorithm designed to combine the efficiency of model-free methods with the representational power of model-based approaches. ULD a…
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Atari acquires Crossy Road developer Hipster Whale for up to $39.3M
Atari is acquiring Hipster Whale, the developer behind the popular mobile games Crossy Road and Pac-Man 256. The deal includes an initial payment of $29.3 million in cash and stock, with a potential additional $10 milli…
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Myst, Riven, and Bubsy remakes headline new indie game releases
Several new and remade indie games are now available, including classic puzzle adventures Myst and Riven for PlayStation consoles. A new 3D platformer featuring the character Bubsy has also been released. Additionally, …
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Atari hints at hardware refresh, GTA 6 release date confirmed
Atari has filed a new trademark application, suggesting a potential hardware refresh for its classic home computer systems. Meanwhile, Grand Theft Auto 6 remains on track for its November release, with marketing efforts…
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Early Wizardry history at risk of being lost forever
A significant piece of early computer game history, "Dungeons of Despair," released in June 1981 at the Boston Apple Fest, is at risk of being lost. The game, which is a precursor to the "Wizardry" series, has resurface…
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Atari acquires rights to influential Wizardry 1-5 RPG series
Atari has acquired the complete and exclusive rights to the first five installments of the influential "Wizardry" role-playing game series. This acquisition means Atari now owns the core intellectual property for these …
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Value Explicit Pretraining learns transferable representations for reinforcement learning agents
Researchers have developed Value Explicit Pretraining (VEP), a novel method designed to improve the transferability of representations in visual reinforcement learning. VEP utilizes suboptimal, unlabeled demonstration d…
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Cosmic Ark Atari game converted for Commodore VIC-20
Micke has released a new conversion of the classic Atari game, Cosmic Ark, for the Commodore VIC-20. This release brings a vintage gaming experience to a new platform. The game is noted for its high fidelity.
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New C++ engine HASE achieves 33M steps/sec for multi-agent RL training
Researchers have developed a new C++ engine called Hide-And-Seek-Engine (HASE) designed to significantly improve the efficiency of training reinforcement learning agents in decentralized, partially observable environmen…
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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection receives 'Krossplay' update from Atari and Digital Eclipse
Atari and Digital Eclipse have launched a significant update for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, introducing 'Krossplay' functionality. This new feature allows players to engage in cross-platform gameplay, enhancing t…
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Toyota turns car seat into $3,500 gaming chair; Samsara 2.0 update released
The game "Adventure of Samsara" has received a significant 2.0 update, introducing new content and adjustments based on fan feedback. Separately, Toyota has collaborated to create a gaming chair using a car seat, priced…
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OpenAI trains AI with human preference feedback; Chip Huyen proposes predictive model routing
OpenAI and DeepMind have developed a new algorithm that learns desired behaviors from human feedback, reducing the need for explicit goal functions. This method uses a three-step cycle where humans compare two agent beh…
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OpenAI finds evolution strategies rival reinforcement learning for AI training
OpenAI researchers have found that evolution strategies (ES), a decades-old optimization technique, can rival the performance of modern reinforcement learning (RL) methods on benchmarks like Atari and MuJoCo. ES offers …