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Valesong is John Smedley’s new four-player fantasy CCG made with AI
Distinct Possibility Studios has announced Valesong, a new four-player fantasy collectible card game led by John Smedley, which utilizes AI in its development. The game, described as similar to Magic the Gathering's commander format and Hearthstone, will launch on Discord on October 29th with PC and mobile versions planned later. Smedley defends the studio's use of AI, stating it allows for rapid iteration and enables smaller companies to compete.
'If you can’t show your game to the world without fearing it’ll be cloned, something’s broken' says Moonlighter studio on its canceled demo
Digital Sun Games has canceled the public playtest for its upcoming game ReVamp due to concerns about AI models enabling rapid cloning and decompilation. The studio fears that its code and concepts could be stolen and released before the game's planned March 2027 launch, impacting its market visibility and ability to gather feedback.
(UPDATE) Take-Two’s GTA 6 Leaker Hunt Is Escalating, With A Second Discord Subpoena
Take-Two Interactive is intensifying its efforts to identify individuals responsible for leaking Grand Theft Auto 6 content. The company has issued a second subpoena to Discord, seeking user information while attempting to maintain secrecy around the investigation to avoid alerting potential leakers.
Safe Gaming Guide for Adults: Anti-Toxicity in 2026 | TAG
This guide offers strategies for adult gamers to combat online toxicity and improve their gaming experience. It introduces TAG's safety score for rating games based on community health and provides platform-specific tools for managing communication and blocking players. The article emphasizes the benefits of private lobbies, playing with trusted friends, and seeking out positive communities to mitigate the negative impacts of toxic online environments.
Google kills yet another API, shutting out all non-Google platforms from favoured gif database
Google is shutting down the Tenor API on June 30, 2026, impacting platforms like X and Discord that relied on it for GIF integration. While the Tenor website and some Google products will retain access, third-party applications will lose the ability to access its GIF database. Tenor, originally Riffsy, was acquired by Google in 2018.
Google to shut down Tenor API on June 30, killing GIF support on Twitter/X, Discord & more
Google will be shutting down the Tenor API on June 30, 2026, which will disable GIF support in numerous applications including Twitter, Discord, and WhatsApp. Integrations using the API will cease to function, potentially impacting GIF sharing capabilities unless alternative solutions are implemented.
Why Gaming Communities Play a Bigger Role in Game Culture Than Ever
Gaming communities have become central to game culture, influencing player engagement, developer decisions, and the overall significance of titles. Platforms like Reddit and Discord facilitate this shift, enabling direct feedback and community-driven content creation. This evolving landscape means that active, engaged communities are now crucial for a game's longevity and success, often outweighing technical polish alone.
Why Gaming Communities Play a Bigger Role in Game Culture Than Ever
Gaming communities have become central to game culture, influencing player engagement, developer decisions, and the overall significance of titles. Platforms like Reddit and Discord facilitate this shift, enabling direct feedback and community-driven content creation. This evolving landscape means that active, engaged communities are now crucial for a game's longevity and success, often outweighing technical polish alone.
ToxMod: How AI Listens to 160M Hours of Gaming Voice
ToxMod, an AI system developed by Modulate, has processed over 160 million hours of gaming voice chat to identify and flag toxic behavior across titles like Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto Online. The system analyzes speech patterns, tone, and context rather than relying on keyword filters, with flagged incidents passed to human moderators for review. Recent updates include improved intent detection and multi-speaker conversation handling, alongside a significant integration with Discord's Social SDK to make the technology more accessible to developers.
