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Off The Grid’s July Performance Patch Pushed GUNZ Weekly Transactions Up 14.3%
Following a performance update to the battle royale game Off The Grid, weekly transactions on the GUNZ blockchain network increased by 14.3%. Gunzilla Games also lowered the game's minimum PC specifications due to the optimization work. CEO Vlad Korolev stated that performance gains on weaker hardware reached up to three times the previous frame rate.
Neill Blomkamp’s AI Film Has Fans Asking For District 10 Instead
Filmmaker Neill Blomkamp, known for District 9, has released a 14-minute short film titled 'Nightborne' created entirely with generative AI technology. While Blomkamp intends to make a feature-length film using AI and has founded Barley Studios, the short has been met with criticism for technical issues and a lack of quality, with many viewers expressing a preference for a sequel to District 9 instead. Separately, director Ash Koosha is also developing an AI-generated project called 'Odysseus: The Fall'.
District 9 and Gran Turismo director has made a fully AI film, and the internet is not holding back
Director Neill Blomkamp, known for District 9 and Gran Turismo, has released a 14-minute short film titled 'Nightbourne' created entirely using artificial intelligence software Seedance 2.0. The film, a military zombie thriller featuring AI characters based on real actors, has faced significant criticism online for its execution and use of AI. Blomkamp has also announced plans for a full-length AI feature film and founded a new studio, Barley Studios, dedicated to AI.
Off The Grid Summer League Puts $5,000 on the Line Across Five Weekends
Gunzilla Games is hosting a Summer League for its game Off The Grid, featuring a $5,000 prize pool and running from July 17 to August 15, 2026. The event emphasizes solo play and requires consistent performance across five weekends to reach the Grand Finale. Off The Grid, which entered early access in October 2024, combines battle royale and extraction shooter elements with optional Web3 features.
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Gunzilla Games is reportedly facing accusations from developers of not paying salaries for several months. The article also briefly mentions Neill Blomkamp's NFT studio.
District 9 director's studio Gunzilla accused by former staff of not paying employees "for many months"
Former employees of Gunzilla Games, the studio co-founded by Neill Blomkamp, have accused the company of failing to pay staff for several months. Some former employees claim they have not been paid since October 2025, with management allegedly attempting to silence workers and provide no clear timeline for resolution. The studio is developing the battle royale game Off The Grid, which features optional NFT elements.
