I recently discovered an interesting game-programming contest with entertaining prizes, which I encourage Java Fun and Games readers to enter. Java Unlimited is a free service that promotes Java games ...

In the 1980s, people flocked to arcades to play Pacman, Space Invaders, Frogger, Donkey Kong, and other games. These classics are still fun to play: If you’ve never played one of these arcade games, ...

Java, a 3-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel/Poodle mix, is looking for his new best friend. In his previous home Java was great with children and other dogs, and he would even play with the cat!

Whether he’s pacing the keynote stage in stocking feet, or taking you through “A Dozen Cool Things in JVM Languages,” Venkat Subramaniam leaves you with a sense of exhilaration about computer ...