Game engine maker Unity has announced its intent to acquire Weta Digital, the New Zealand-based VFX studio owned by Peter Jackson that's behind the special effects in films including Jackson's Lord of ...

Game characters have come a long way in the last few years, but Genies — the company best known for its ultra-stylized digital avatars — is kicking that evolution into high gear. After announcing a ...

Creating realistic avatars for social interaction in 3D media has been a longtime dream of many people. Avatars that you can recognize create emotional attachment, making interactions more efficient, ...