I tried a Claude Code alternative that's local, open source, and completely free - how it works

I was curious if Block's Goose agent, paired with Ollama and the Qwen3-coder model, could really replace Claude Code. Here's how I got started.
PC Gamer

Larian's big Q&A session on how it's using AI to help make its next game is happening tomorrow on Reddit

Gaming Industry Over 50% of game developers now think generative AI is bad for the industry, a dramatic increase from just 2 years ago: 'I'd rather quit the industry than use generative AI' Platforms ...
Engadget

Roblox now requires age verification to use in-game chat

Roblox Corporation, the company behind the popular online game platform Roblox, announced today that age verification will now be required for any users wishing to use in-game chat in all regions ...
GizChina

Hackers hit Ubisoft, steal huge trove of game code and tools from 1990s to today

In recent times, hackers have been on a rampage, always trying to compromise systems. Their focus is mostly on prominent brands where they can get valuable data. The latest victim is Ubisoft, a French ...
WUSA

Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn Trump administration's use of their work

WASHINGTON(AP) — Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of the beloved children’s character Franklin the Turtle are disavowing the Trump administration’s use of their music and imagery to ...
PBS

Sabrina Carpenter, Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn the Trump administration's use of their work on social media

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of the beloved children's character Franklin the Turtle are disavowing the Trump administration's use of their music and imagery to ...