Tag: gaming industry

David Brevik, creator of Diablo, reveals the ‘worst ending’ to any game he’s played: ‘But I really love the game

David Brevik, creator of…

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Xbox executives just cannot give a straight answer to questions about Tango Gameworks

Xbox executives just cannot…

Earlier this year Microsoft announced the closure of four major studios on the same day, among which number was…
Embracer embraces a ‘human-centric’ AI policy, says vague stuff about how it will ‘massively enhance game development’

Embracer embraces a ‘human-centric’…

Struggling videogame conglomerate Embracer Group appears to be embracing the rise of artificial intelligence: In its latest annual report,…
TikTok’s US arm has been sold, in a deal that one Senate Democrat says won’t do ‘a thing to protect the privacy of American users’

TikTok’s US arm has…

The ongoing saga over TikTok’s US status seems to finally be drawing to a close, with a consortium of…
PC Gamer magazine’s new issue is on sale now: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

PC Gamer magazine’s new…

This month PC Gamer delivers world-exclusive access to Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the incredible new expansion to…
Saber’s AI Rideshare Stimulator controversy almost closes on high note with CEO apology, then he calls Portal scribe who mocked him an ‘unsuccessful writer’

Saber’s AI Rideshare Stimulator…

The Rideshare Stimulator AI fiasco almost, but not quite came to a close today when writer Stella Sacco shared…
The bigwigs who want AI-generated NPCs and writing think you’re too dumb to appreciate a good story—don’t prove them right

The bigwigs who want…

As I sit here, watching Saber Interactive’s CEO have a normal one about how generative AI dialogue can totally…
Embracer has closed Alone in the Dark studio Pieces Interactive

Embracer has closed Alone…

Pieces Interactive, the developer of the Alone in the Dark reboot that launched earlier this year, has been shut…
Game devs charged up to 50x more for fonts by Japanese typeface maker and yes, even this might be AI’s fault

Game devs charged up…

Even with the hardware-hungry AI industry causing component shortages and sending memory prices soaring, there’s perhaps one thing I…
Xbox isn’t a console anymore, it’s a multiplatform game development giant

Xbox isn’t a console…

11 of the reveals from last weekend's Xbox Games Showcase came from studios Microsoft acquired within the past six…