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Ian Bogost, PhD, the Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor at Washington University in St. Louis and a contributing writer at The Atlantic, joined Academy President and CEO Nick Dirks for a wide-ranging discussion about video games, artificial intelligence, and culture. Their “fireside chat” was part of the 2026 Blavatnik Science Symposium. It comes on…

Waiting has become one of the quickest ways to ruin a gaming session. Whether you’re loading into an online match, downloading a new title or switching between applications, speed has become one of the biggest factors shaping the overall experience. Players now expect games to launch quickly, run smoothly and respond instantly, regardless of the…