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Hasbro CEO thinks the video game industry needs to 'think about things differently'
Hasbro CEO, Chris Cocks, believes the video game industry needs to 'think about things differently.' Asked by The Verge for his thoughts on how to 'fix' the games industry, Cocks said that while the business of making games is still growing, it's…
Netflix confirms update on series based on 'masterpiece' video game
Netflix's upcoming thriller series based on one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time has just confirmed an exciting update. On Monday, 16th March, the streamer revealed that four major names have joined the Assassin's Creed series…
Nvidia's DLSS 5 is like motion smoothing for video games, but worse
The generic, homogenized ‘AI face' has come for gaming, and it doesn't look good. The generic, homogenized ‘AI face' has come for gaming, and it doesn't look good. Andrew Webster is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual…
Nvidia Ridiculed for 'Sloptracing' Feature That Uses AI to Yassify Video Games in Real Time
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Nvidia? The gaming GPU company? On Monday, the multi-trillion dollar AI chipmaker unveiled its latest effort at weaving advances in AI into video games, and it immediately backfired.
Nvidia's DLSS 5 is a Slap in the Face to the Art of Video Game Design
So, Nvidia just revealed DLSS 5, its new AI graphics tech that uses generative systems to “enhance” video games with more photo-realistic effects, and I'm not going to worry about mincing my words here: I think it looks shit. Yes…
New 'vibe coded' AI translation tool splits the video game preservation community
Since Andrej Karpathy coined the term “vibe coding” just over a year ago, we've seen a rapid increase in both the capabilities and popularity of using AI models to throw together quick programming projects with less human time and…
DLSS 5 looks like a real-time generative AI filter for video games
Nvidia's latest AI upscaling tech can change a game's lighting and materials. Nvidia's latest AI upscaling tech can change a game's lighting and materials. Nvidia announced DLSS 5 on Monday during its GTC conference, and based on early reactions…
Love retro video games? These are the consoles you need
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Video games to explore this spring, including Pokémon Pokopia and 007 First Light
Spring might be beckoning you outdoors, but that doesn't mean there aren't new games to make staying in worthwhile. Whether you're looking for a new cozy game or a high-octane adventure, there is an option for everyone. Pokémon Pokopia…
Hulu Series on Popular Assassin Video Game Canceled
Fans of an iconic video game franchise will have to wait longer for a proper television adaptation, as plans for a Hulu series have officially been canceled. The project, which had been in development since 2017, is no longer moving forward…
Nvidia Wants To Yassify Video Games | Defector
Chip-maker Nvidia became a multi-trillion-dollar company the classic way: by selling shovels in the middle of a gold rush. As the generative AI bubble swelled and distended, Nvidia was there to sell the GPUs needed to feed it. Today it owns more…
Valve defends loot boxes: Claims widespread use beyond video games in lawsuit response
In an unfolding legal drama that could reshape the gaming landscape, Valve, the owner of the popular gaming platform Steam, finds itself at odds with the New York Attorney General, Letitia James. The dispute centers around the use of “loot…
The Apocalypse Just Found Its Next Survivors for TV's Best Video Game Adaptation
Two familiar faces are about to be plunged into the apocalypse of HBO's The Last of Us. On Monday, a report from Deadline revealed that Jason Ritter (Matlock, Lanterns) and Patrick Stewart (Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, The Conjuring) will both be…
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 Doesn't View Video Games As Art, And That's A Big Problem
Breaking news! Everything is awful. If you've seen any video game news lately, I doubt this is too much of a revelation. Games are more expensive than ever, the next generation of consoles will no doubt be delayed because of corporations sucking up…
Gerard Butler's Upcoming Movie Sounds Like A Cross Between A Video Game And Die Hard, And I'm Ready For It
Gerard Butler 's upcoming movie Empire City isn't a video game adaptation, but it sure sounds like it could be, judging from the description of it. That description is also giving off serious Die Hard vibes. Not much is known about the film, other…
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