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Why two games media veterans think a "classic old-school style multi-format video games website" will flourish in 2026Two veterans of the games media industry, Tom Orry and Alex Donaldson, have launched Respec, a new website aiming to revive the 'classic old-school style multi-format video games website' model. They believe a lean operation with a clear voice and reader support can succeed in 2026, contrasting with the current landscape dominated by larger outlets and influencers. Respec will focus on text-based coverage, supported by a podcast and YouTube channel, with a distinctively British tone and a business model combining advertising with reader revenue via Patreon.- It’s easy for me to say “AI bad”, but it’s more than that: it’s also changing online culture for the worse – GTOGGThis opinion piece argues that while AI offers exciting possibilities, its impact on creative fields and online culture is detrimental. The author contends that AI-generated content devalues human artistry, contributes to market oversaturation in gaming, and erodes critical thinking by fostering blind belief or paranoia. The article highlights concerns about deception and the blurring lines between real and artificial content, suggesting a need for transparency and caution.
The Sunday PapersThis week's Sunday Papers roundup highlights various articles from gaming publications. It touches on farewells to Eurogamer staff, the reunion of a former dealsman with Digital Foundry, and new game design articles from Eteo. The piece also includes discussions on Grand Theft Auto V's satire, venue design at Calgary's Scotiabank Saddledome, the 'Finance Broification' of armed conflict, and the soundtrack of extraction shooters.
Metacritic pulls Resident Evil Requiem review after reports it was generated by AI and attributed to a writer that doesn't existMetacritic has removed reviews from Videogamer, including one for Resident Evil Village: Winters' Expansion, after discovering they were AI-generated and attributed to non-existent writers. The review aggregator stated its policy is to never include AI-generated content and will sever ties with publications that violate this rule pending investigation.- Metacritic remove a Resident Evil Requiem review from site that is now written by AIMetacritic has removed a review for Resident Evil Village from the website Videogamer after it was discovered to be AI-generated. Metacritic's policy is to immediately remove AI-generated reviews and sever ties with publications that submit them. Similar removals have occurred for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen reviews from the same site, which was recently sold and now also covers casino games.
- The Sunday PapersThis article discusses recent turmoil in games journalism, including job losses at Eurogamer and the use of generative AI by Videogamer to create fake writers. It also touches on broader societal issues, game design philosophies regarding exploration, and the importance of games criticism platforms like Critical Distance.