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Ghost in the Shell Anime Gets Streaming Date; Lies of P Seeks AI Art
The upcoming "Ghost in the Shell" anime has a confirmed streaming release date. Separately, the game "Lies of P" is actively looking for AI-generated concept art to aid in its development.
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Neverness To Everness game replaces AI art with AI art, sparking fan backlash
The game "Neverness To Everness" is facing accusations of replacing AI-generated art with different AI-generated art, despite developer Hotta Games' promise to rework flagged assets. Fans noticed that an in-game billboa…
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GameStop CEO's carpet square auction sparks ridicule
A Kotaku article criticizes the decision to spend thousands of dollars on a used carpet square auctioned by the CEO of GameStop. The author expresses strong disapproval of this action, deeming it foolish.
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Home Safety Hotline Creators Release Forbidden Solitaire Meta-Horror Game
The creators of the meta-horror game "Home Safety Hotline" have released a new title called "Forbidden Solitaire." This game is inspired by '90s-style horror and challenges players to do more than just pass the time.
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Marvel Snap studio lays off developers to ensure future operations
Second Dinner, the studio behind the game Marvel Snap, has recently undergone layoffs. This decision has sparked concern among the game's community, prompting a response from designer Ben Brode. Brode stated that these …
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Kotaku highlights 5 games to play this weekend
This cluster contains a single item about a weekend gaming guide from Kotaku. The guide highlights five games that the author is enjoying and eager to continue playing. The specific games mentioned are Dosa, Diablos, an…
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Game developer expresses hurt over Industria 2's 48% positive rating
The developers of the game Industria 2 are expressing disappointment with its current reception, noting that the game has a 48% positive rating. They have invested four years of effort into its creation, which featured …
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Final Fantasy 14 fans excited by Square Enix's future plans and changes
Square Enix has announced significant updates and future plans for the MMORPG Final Fantasy 14 at Fan Fest 2026. These announcements have generated considerable excitement among the game's player base, with some fans ex…
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Resident Evil Director Avoids Leon Storyline to Prevent Fan Disappointment
Director Zach Cregger has stated that the upcoming Resident Evil movie will not feature Leon Kennedy because the games have already extensively covered his story. Cregger believes focusing on Leon again would be disappo…
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Xbox Games on PS5: Forza Horizon 5 Success, Other Ports Struggle
Estimates suggest that while Forza Horizon 5 performed well as an Xbox game ported to PlayStation 5, other multiplatform releases have not achieved similar success. This raises questions about the effectiveness of Micro…
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GTA 6 trailer imminent, evidence suggests
Evidence suggests that a new trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 is imminent. While Rockstar Games has not made an official announcement, several indicators point towards an upcoming release. These signs have fueled speculat…
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Warhorse Studios defends AI use amid backlash during Kingdom Come 2 AMA
Warhorse Studios faced significant backlash during a Reddit AMA regarding allegations of replacing a translator with AI for the game Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Developers stated they are hiring human translators and d…
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Hackers bypass Denuvo DRM, prompting 2K Games to implement online checks
Hackers have reportedly found a way to bypass Denuvo's digital rights management (DRM) protection, affecting all games that use the software. In response, 2K Games is allegedly implementing a new anti-piracy measure req…
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Valve opens Steam Controller reservations, reviews praise gamepad despite cost
Valve has released its new Steam Controller, with reviews highlighting its customization and PC-first design, though some note its high price point of $99. The controller is available for purchase starting May 4th. Desp…
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Video games are now established enough to stand on their own, not needing TV/movie adaptations for validation.
The game Directive 8020 is adopting an episodic structure, inspired by limited TV series, to manage player time effectively. This approach aims to create an experience akin to playing through a movie or television show.…