Zoe Studios has closed an angel investment round as it looks to build a new chess game on mobile for modern, casual audiences. The developer secured investors including John Wright, Phil Mansell, ...

Want to join the 600 million people worldwide who play chess? Duolingo, the popular language learning app known for its gamified short lesson format, announced on Tuesday that it has started early ...

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Shotgun King is a surprisingly clever strategy game that’s also a silly twist on chess. Punkcake Délicieux In Shotgun King, you play as a mad tyrant fighting to put down a rebellion in his dominion — ...

Daniel Naroditsky at the FIDE World Rapid Championship on Dec. 28, 2024 in New York, NY.Lennart Ootes—Getty Images In July, the American grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky played a speed chess game against ...

Google's at it again, once more insisting that AI is something people need or want more of in their lives. The latest move comes from YouTube Gaming, which announced an open beta for a project called ...

Since the launch of the Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced the Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee, Letter ...

Another world title up for grabs as Freestyle Chess and FIDE agree on $300,000 event Another world chess title will be up for grabs next month after the launch of the first official FIDE Freestyle ...

Playables Builder uses Gemini 3 to turn short text, image, or video prompts into bite-sized games. Creators can generate playable experiences in minutes by simply describing their game idea. The tool ...

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 14: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions directs a play during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Inglewood, ...