The 2026 Hub

20 Articles on AI Motion, 1080p Rendering, and Gaming Evolution

AI Gaming News • 2026

NVIDIA's "Covert Protocol" AI NPC Demo

NVIDIA has showcased groundbreaking generative AI NPCs. In "Covert Protocol," players engage in dynamic, unscripted voice conversations, a major leap toward living game worlds.

Industry News

Ubisoft's "NEO NPC" Project Evolution

Ubisoft is utilizing generative AI to allow natural conversations. These NPCs remember interactions and express emotions, moving beyond static dialogue trees.

Tech Deep Dive

Optimizing 1080p Web Rendering

We utilize OffscreenCanvas API to calculate 1080p Full HD exports on background threads, ensuring smooth browser performance during complex scene renders.

Game Release

Black Myth: Wukong - Visual Mastery

Based on Journey to the West, this title from Game Science sets a new bar for Souls-like combat and deep mythological storytelling.

AI Research

Google's SIMA: The Multiworld Agent

Google DeepMind's SIMA can follow natural-language instructions across 3D environments, potentially revolutionizing how we playtest and develop indie games.

Gaming Culture

Shadow of the Erdtree: Record-Breaking Expansion

FromSoftware's massive expansion has effectively served as a sequel-sized DLC, introducing new realms and challenging the limits of Souls-lore.

Upcoming Release

Star Wars Outlaws: The Scoundrel Life

The first true open-world Star Wars game lets players explore the outer rim. Set between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

Tutorial

Mastering Ease-In and Ease-Out

Fluid motion depends on spacing. Use Onion Skinning in Stick Studio Pro to track "ghost" images for professional timing.

Strategy

Why Stick Battles Dominate Social Media

Minimalism allows viewers to focus on choreography. In 2026, 1080p stickman fights are trending for their cinematic weight.

Industry News

The Death of the "Download"

Browser-based engines like Stick Studio Pro allow for professional-grade creation on any device—from Chromebooks to high-end PCs.

Art Theory

The Psychology of Impact Frames

Freezing a character for 1-2 frames during a hit creates a sense of power. This 1080p technique is used by pros in Street Fighter.

Tech Tip

Privacy via IndexedDB Storage

Learn how our engine saves your projects 100% locally to your browser, ensuring no data is ever uploaded to our servers.

Advanced Tutorial

Using Scale for 3D Perspective

Adjusting actor scale (0.5x to 2.0x) allows you to simulate depth of field in 2D 1080p environments.

Tech Standards

Why 60FPS is the New Gold Standard

Our Zero-Latency engine provides 60FPS real-time posing, essential for modern high-bitrate video exports.

Growth

Optimizing 1080p Content for Algorithms

Consistent Full HD quality and fast-paced choreography are the two keys to hitting the YouTube Shorts explore page in 2026.

Tutorial

Managing 20+ Actors in Complex Scenes

A guide to using depth layering in our editor to manage massive stickman war sequences efficiently.

AI Gaming

Google's Text-to-Level Innovation

New AI tools can generate 2D game levels from text prompts, aiding developers in rapid prototyping and testing.

Anatomy

The 16-Point Rigging Advantage

Understand the skeletal logic behind our actors and how it provides smoother motion than pixel-based alternatives.

Tech Tip

Understanding the VP9 Codec

Why we use VP9 for WebM exports—maintaining 1080p clarity while keeping file sizes small for sharing.

Roadmap

Stick Studio Pro: Late 2026 Updates

A preview of upcoming procedural animation features and multiplayer shared canvas support.