META RELEASES GENERATIVE AI GAME-MAKING APP

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FRI, JUL 3, 2026

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Meta has launched a new app for creating games powered by generative AI. The app appears in app stores but is currently unavailable in the US.

The app, called Pocket, enables users to build games using AI technology without requiring extensive coding knowledge. Meta's move positions the company in the growing generative AI tools market, following similar releases from competitors. Pocket's listing in app stores suggests a broader rollout strategy, though its US unavailability raises questions about timing and regional constraints. The app joins Meta's expanding AI portfolio, which includes image generation and other creative tools. Game development using generative AI has gained traction as a method for faster prototyping and asset creation. Meta's entry into this space reflects broader industry investment in AI-assisted creative tools. Details about the app's pricing model, feature set, and planned US availability remain limited.

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