Game Design vs. Game Programming: High-level engines and advanced generative AI have democratized creation in 2026, essentially transforming "playing" into a type of "building." However, the ...

Learn how to use advanced techniques like short-circuiting, parallel execution, virtual threads, and stream gatherers to maximize Java stream performance. My recent Java Stream API tutorial introduced ...

Alongside a new console-like PC, VR headset, and controller, Valve is bringing support for Android games natively to Steam, and it could make for an exciting addition to the PC gaming storefront.

Emulation has really come into its own over the past few years, thanks to a resourceful development community. Right along with it, we've seen a host of new Android-based emulation and retro game ...

Android smartphones are getting more and more powerful with every subsequent generation. There now even exist Android smartphones that are designed specifically for gaming, with the likes of the ...

Keeping up with the latest and greatest apps and games is difficult, but I’m here to help. One of my interests is uncovering and testing new Android apps and games, and each month for the past few ...

Apple's Swift programming language, first released in 2014 for Apple's own platforms, is now pushing to add official support for Android. Historically, Swift has been closely tied to Apple's ecosystem ...

The Memory Game – Flipping Tiles is a Java-based game that challenges players to remember and match pairs of tiles. It utilizes Swing for the graphical interface and array-based logic for shuffling, ...

Google's Material 3 Expressive UI is a significant visual and functional overhaul, making Android 16 a potential dream OS for personalizing your Android phone. In 2014, I began my career at PCMag as a ...

Many of us enjoy playing games on our Android devices, but sometimes it’s just more fun on a bigger screen. Luckily, Google’s Play Games program lets you play your favorite mobile titles right on your ...

Abstract: The integration of game-based learning into computer science education has shown considerable promise in improving student engagement and academic achievement, particularly in Java ...

Looking for the best Android games? The mobile gaming world has evolved so much that the games we play on our phones can now rival those played on a PC. In some cases, they're exactly the same game.