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Google launches Playground, a browser-based, no-code AI game creation platform available to US users aged 18+, powered by Gemini, Nano Banana, and Lyria (Jay Peters/The Verge)

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Google has unveiled Playground, a browser-based, no-code AI game creation platform designed for users aged 18 and older in the United States. Powered by Gemini, Nano Banana, and Lyria, Playground allows users to create games without needing to write a single line of code.

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  • Playground is a browser-based, no-code AI game creation platform.: Playground is a browser-based, no-code AI game creation platform.
  • Designed for users aged 18 and older in the US.: Designed for users aged 18 and older in the US.
  • Aimed at making game development accessible to non-programmers.: Aimed at making game development accessible to non-programmers.

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