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Xbox 'Business Strategist' Claims Video Game Industry Is 'Pretending to Not Use AI,' Deletes Twitter Account After Deluge of Replies
An Xbox staff member went viral this week for taking to social media to tell 'the truth that nobody wants you to know': that the video game industry is 'pretending' to not use AI. Xbox Business Strategist, Brandon Stirrup, tweeted to say he'd used…
AI Cloning Threatens To End Public Playtests For Video Games
Moonlighter developer Digital Sun has announced a change of plans over a public beta for its forthcoming “tower defensevania” ReVamp, based on the recent spate of games being reverse-engineered and cloned using the latest version of…
3 Video Games Where Your Choices Actually Make a Difference
This year's open-world RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker and its myriad choices got me thinking: What does it really mean for your choices to matter in a video game? Typically, we think it's a good use of branching narratives when you have a properly…
AI Cloning Could Become the Biggest Threat to Video Game Playtests
Just over a week ago, during the Triple-i Initiative showcase, developer Digital Sun announced the long-awaited public playtest for its upcoming 'Tower Defensevania' ReVamp. Now the developer is walking that back, instead offering a much smaller…
Video game's release could cost US economy $1B in lost productivity in just one day
The US economy could lose $1 billion in productivity in one day when the new “Grand Theft Auto” video game drops – as thousands call out sick and take vacation, experts said. Companies are bracing as a frenzy builds around…
Resident Evil Fan Makes PS1-Style Video Game Adaptation of Zach Cregger's Film Complete With Fixed Camera Angles
You will soon be able to play as Austin Abrams in this fan-made, retro-style video game adapting Zach Cregger's take on the Resident Evil universe, complete with fixed camera angles and all. An indie game developer who goes by the name…
With GTA 6's Dating System Incoming, a Surprising Percentage of Adults Think Investing in a Video Game Relationship Is Cheating
GTA 6 is coming in November and focuses on a relationship between its dual protagonists, Jason and Lucia. The recent GTA 6 launch trailer featured three steamy intimate scenes in the shower, and, according to GTA 6 previews, Jason and Lucia can…
Prime Video Deserves Credit For Finally Pulling Off A Video Game Show 20 Years In The Making
In many ways, TV has gotten a lot worse in the age of streaming. The seasons are getting shorter, the gaps between them are getting longer, and every show with the slightest whiff of success gets driven into the ground, dragging on endlessly like…
No Body No Problem! - Kotaku
One of you is the cop. The rest are panicked suspects. Hide the body, clean up the evidence, don't rat each other out, and get rid of everything before your cop friend knocks on the door. There is only one rule: if the body is found, you're all…
Lara Croft statue arrives in Derby for Market Hall installation
A 9ft (2.7m) statue of Tomb Raider hero Lara Croft has arrived at a temporary site in her home city of Derby ahead of its permanent installation. The sculpture formed part of the Tomb Raider: The LIVE Experience in Camden Market in London but has…
HoneyMoon to Hell - Kotaku
Follow the adventure of Mr Honey and Miss Moon as they enjoy the trip and strengthen their bond. On their journey, they will go through different romantic places, solving puzzles and facing unique challenges. Cooperation is key when facing the…
AI game clones are making indie developers afraid to show their work
Since its earliest days, the video game industry has been built on developers creating clones of competing games, with varying levels of originality and varying levels of enforcement from game platforms. Now, though, AI coding tools are making that…
Column | 'Dressmaker' is the latest cozy fall game taking over the internet
The seasonal migration from the sunny outdoors to the snug indoors happens every year, and as the climate shifts, so do people's hobbies. As the weather cools, the video gaming community heats up, with the cozy fall game genre seeing the biggest…
Despite exploring 'every possible option', Umamusame: Pretty Derby's Los Angeles concert is cancelled and tickets refunded at the last minute thanks to US visa issues
The developers of Umamusume: Pretty Derby have announced a sudden cancellation of an upcoming LA concert, laying the blame on an inability to receive the proper visas despite exploring 'every possible option'. The concert, which was set to take…
Entertainment 360, Griffin Gaming Launch HITpoint to Bring Characters, Stories to Film, TV
Game on! Talent management and production company Entertainment 360 (Game of Thrones, Ripley, Stick), based in Century City, and Santa Monica-based gaming-centric venture capital firm Griffin Gaming Partners have teamed up to launch HITpoint…
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