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Rockstar's legal setback, Final Fantasy tax incentives, and PlayStation swaps 'PC' for 'AI' - Patch Notes #57
This week's gaming news includes Rockstar Games facing a trial date for union busting allegations, Sony Interactive Entertainment shifting its business strategy focus from 'PC' to 'AI' in SEC filings, and Microsoft's Xbox division reportedly preparing for studio closures. Additionally, Don't Nod is seeking new financing after Tencent withdrew short-term investment, Shibuya ward is offering Final Fantasy 14 in-game items for tax donations, and Epic Games is merging Unreal Engine 5 and UEFN into a unified Unreal Engine 6. The UK government is also set to implement a ban on social media for under 16s, impacting high-risk features in games.
DLSS 5 revealed and it’s getting a kicking as it looks like an AI filter
NVIDIA has revealed DLSS 5, its latest AI upscaling technology, which is set to launch later this year. Despite NVIDIA's claims of a significant breakthrough in computer graphics, the technology has faced widespread criticism from gamers and developers who liken its visual output to an "AI beauty filter." Industry figures and online communities have expressed concerns about its impact on artistic intent and visual realism.