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Hive Axyl launches with a Codex plugin for game backends
The September 30 launch connects backend integration and live operations to Codex. SDK 1.0.0 targets Unity 6 and later; the service is currently free during beta.
Layer announces Playables for turning game assets into interactive ads
The September 29 announcement brings game art, conversational revisions and HTML export into Layer's playable-ad workflow. Generation uses Creative Units; exports have no separate fee.
Ludo launches a CLI for game assets and coding agents
The September 28 release brings Ludo's generators to the terminal, with local file output, Godot animation resources and spending controls. Pro or Studio access is required.
Tripo adds a Remove Lighting toggle for 3D textures
Announced September 24, the toggle controls baked-in lighting in new textures. It is included in standard texture generation costs and leaves existing models unchanged.
RPGJS Studio map generator v3 adds styles and editable water
RPGJS's September 28 update adds style selection and water to its editable 2D map workflow. The developer reports better placement, while traversal still needs checking.
Meta unveils Horizon Create and Studio for mobile-to-browser game making
Meta introduced mobile Horizon Create and browser-based Horizon Studio on September 24 for making and editing 2D or 3D games with prompts. Both remain in creator-community testing, with wider early access by waitlist.
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AnimGen2D animation assets
Start with character art and a motion description, even without animation skills, then select and export game assets. Developed by this site's owner.
AltTesterTesting & optimization
Inspect object hierarchies and automate critical flows in Unity or Unreal test builds, with Pro CLI/MCP for development agents.
PhraseMarketing & launch
Manage game strings, terminology and review workflows through Unity, CLI, API and MCP integrations.
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Meshy3D assets & animation
Create models from text or reference images, then move on to animation and export.
CodexPrototyping & game code
Work with your project code to build prototypes, change features and run tests.
ElevenLabsCharacter voices & sound
Create audio assets for character dialogue, voiceovers and game sound effects.
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Your AI-made game has a bug. How do you fix it without knowing code?
Three playable debugging exercises show how to describe a fault, limit an AI repair, check the result and recover a working version. Includes broken and fixed examples, six screenshots, templates and source.
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No coding experience? Make your first playable game with GPT-6 Astra
A beginner's path from a small game brief to a greybox, useful feedback, clear visuals and a shareable browser game—with a playable example, nine illustrated checkpoints and downloadable source.
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How to choose a game engine for AI-assisted solo development
Start with project constraints, reduce the field to two candidates, and use the same small prototype to test whether an engine gives both you and your AI agent a readable, executable, verifiable and recoverable workflow.
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