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Echoing Palworld dev, video game lawyer says all her clients have anti-AI contracts because gamers hate it and it's a copyright landmine: "I think we're going to see lawsuits"
Video game lawyer Haley MacLean reports that nearly all her clients now include anti-generative AI clauses in their contracts due to widespread gamer disapproval and significant copyright concerns. She highlights the legal risks, including potential lawsuits over ownership and infringement, advising studios to avoid the technology altogether. The trend reflects a growing industry-wide caution regarding AI's use in game development and asset creation.
Neverness to Everness whisks players away to a fantasy RPG tale in its 999 Nights update
Neverness to Everness has released its '999 Nights' update, introducing a high fantasy storyline where players are transported to the Warren Continent to help Fuzzy villagers fight a dragon. This update adds new areas, classes, characters Shinku and Iroi, a motorcycle mount, and various events. The update shifts the game's tone towards a more traditional JRPG experience.
NTE: Neverness to Everness on Steam
NTE: Neverness to Everness, an open-world gacha RPG developed by Hotta Studio and published by Perfect World Games, is now available for free on PC via Steam. This move offers players a new way to access the game.
NTE: Version 1.2 “999 Nights” Launches Today
NTE (Neverness to Everness) has launched its Version 1.2 update, titled "999 Nights," across all platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. This update introduces a new tabletop-inspired RPG adventure set on the Warren Continent, featuring new characters, limited-time gacha boards for obtaining characters Shinku and Iroi, a new vehicle called the Draco, and new in-game events like "Shadow-n-Seek" and "Going, Going, Gone!" The update also adds new mechanics such as Riichi Mahjong and Sea Angler.
MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars in your pocket
ArenaNet announced a mobile port of Guild Wars Reforged with cross-progression, coinciding with the game's 21st anniversary. This week also saw Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.5, Pearl Abyss selling EVE Online studio CCP Games to its management, and Star Wars The Old Republic revealing the planet Ryloth for its 8.0 update.
Gacha MMO Neverness to Everness officially releases globally today on PC, PS5, and mobile
Hotta Studios' gacha MMORPG Neverness to Everness has officially launched globally on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. The game features an urban anime setting where players act as Esper Zero to maintain balance between reality and anomalies, with additional activities like side jobs and companion dating. Launch events and in-game rewards are available, though player reception on platforms like Twitter and Reddit indicates a mixed experience with some bugs and crashes reported.