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Does anyone actually want new consoles?
The article questions the demand for new console generations, citing current high prices, component shortages exacerbated by AI, and a general apathy towards incremental hardware upgrades. It suggests that the high cost of living and the availability of existing consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, which still feel largely untapped, make a new generation financially unappealing for consumers. Furthermore, the lack of compelling exclusive software and the industry's focus on live service games and layoffs further diminish the perceived value of new hardware.
The Sandbox Announces Alpha Creators Game Jam with $5,000 Reward
The Sandbox has launched its first Game Jam for alpha creators, running from July 2 to July 31, 2023, with a $5,000 prize pool for the top five submissions. This event coincides with the introduction of The Sandbox Studio, an AI-enhanced game engine designed to streamline development. The platform emphasizes user-generated content and has seen continued creator engagement despite industry challenges.
SK hynix to invest over $60 billion in chip plants in South Korea, but the memory crisis still seems a long way from…
SK hynix plans to invest over $65 billion in South Korea to build new chip plants, focusing on NAND flash memory and chip packaging. This significant investment comes amid a global memory crisis, with companies like Samsung and Micron also facing supply shortages. The article analyzes the long-term implications of these investments and the ongoing memory crisis, suggesting it may persist beyond 2028.
Nuclear reactor start-up targeting AI energy demands showcases its tech with an Nvidia DGX Spark, though the website…
Valar Atomics, a nuclear power startup, has successfully powered an Nvidia DGX Spark with its Ward 250 nuclear reactor, demonstrating a potential solution for the high energy demands of Artificial Intelligence. This marks the first public demonstration of advanced nuclear technology powering AI infrastructure, highlighting the growing need for innovative energy sources to support AI data centers.
'Something has gone completely wrong': Palantir CEO rants on live television about his problems with the AI business model: 'Why are they charging for tokens if it's so valuable?'
Palantir CEO Alex Karp expressed strong criticism of the current AI business model, particularly the practice of charging for tokens, during a CNBC interview. He argued that this model fails to provide value to enterprises and raises concerns about intellectual property and data security. Karp believes AI should be implemented in closed environments and that trust needs to be rebuilt through transparency regarding data ownership, caching, and prompt security.
Evening Metaverse
Cloudflare announced it will begin filtering web crawlers that serve AI companies. This move aims to prevent AI firms from scraping data from websites without permission.
AI Yi-Yi!
Google's artificial intelligence development significantly increased its electricity usage by 37% in 2025. The article also touches on the current state and future of AI, questioning its intelligence and mentioning a lawsuit involving AI use.
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney suggests AI could've saved Destiny 2 and will "enable games like Destiny to thrive!"
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney suggested that a lack of generative AI adoption may have contributed to Destiny 2's struggles, stating that the technology could enable games like it to thrive. He also criticized Valve's policies regarding AI disclosures in games, arguing they hinder developers. The article explores the potential role of AI in accelerating game development and content creation.
Donkey Kong 64 PC recompilation rejects "AI vibe coding" as devs try to build a port of "actually good quality before our competitor releases their poorly made one"
Developers working on a PC recompilation of Donkey Kong 64 have announced their project to preempt a potentially lower-quality version being developed by a competitor. The team emphasizes their commitment to high quality, rejecting the use of AI-generated code, and aims to release their version later this summer.
Cloudflare will filter out web crawlers that serve AI companies
Cloudflare is implementing a new policy to filter out web crawlers that serve AI companies. This move aims to give website owners more control over how their content is utilized by AI firms for training purposes.
Slay the Spire 2 engine creators will allow only ‘human-authored’ code from now on, for very obvious reasons
The creators of the Slay the Spire 2 engine have announced a new policy requiring all code to be human-authored. This decision aims to address concerns related to artificial intelligence and its role in game development.
[Omdia Webinar] 2025 Games Industry - 10 Big Questions & Answers
Omdia analysts hosted a webinar on March 11, 2025, discussing ten key questions and predictions for the games industry in 2025, in preparation for GDC 2025. Topics included the industry's viability, the impact of a potential 'Switch 2' release, and the role of AI in game development and the value chain.
AI Yi-Yi!
OpenAI is reportedly considering offering a 5% stake to some US entities to address concerns, while Nvidia is proposing a new optional financing model that includes taking a cut of AI cloud revenue alongside hardware sales. These developments highlight ongoing shifts in the artificial intelligence industry.
'Meta will need to reduce or possibly stop AI investment in datacenters, as it already has excess capacity': The AI infrastructure bubble feels the heat
Meta is reportedly exploring options to sell excess AI compute capacity, potentially entering the cloud computing business to monetize its infrastructure. This move comes as big tech's massive investments in AI hardware may be leading to overcapacity, prompting concerns about return on investment. The company's stock saw a significant jump following reports of these considerations.
Sony says AI is "exciting," great for "synthetic assets," and an "important foundational technology supporting our strategy"
Sony executives have expressed enthusiasm for Artificial Intelligence, viewing it as a foundational technology that will enhance game development efficiency, player experience, and content creation. The company is exploring AI for applications such as improving data analysis for fraud prevention and utilizing synthetic assets as placeholders to speed up development and improve quality.
Donald Trump bought a bunch of tech stock the same day he announced his AI Action Plan
Financial disclosures reveal that Donald Trump purchased a significant amount of technology stocks on the same day he announced his Artificial Intelligence Action Plan. The article highlights his continued interest in tech investments.
'A wild testament to the obscene bloat and waste of GenAI': Google's electricity consumption is…
Data analyst Kentan Joshi's analysis of Google's environmental report reveals a significant surge in the company's electricity consumption, jumping from 31 TWh in 2024 to 43 TWh in 2025. This exponential growth is attributed to the increasing demands of Generative AI infrastructure, leading to a nearly 50% increase in greenhouse gas emissions over the last five years, despite renewable energy procurement efforts. Joshi criticizes Google's AI buildout strategy, suggesting it may be accelerating faster than the grid can decarbonize and questioning the overall worth of such expansion given planetary limits.
The Ghost in the Shell director confirms no GenAI was used in the remake
Toma Kimura, director of the upcoming The Ghost in the Shell anime remake by Science Saru, confirmed that no generative AI was used in its production. This statement was met with applause at the Annecy International Animation Festival, contrasting with other studios like Wit Studio, which admitted to using AI for backgrounds in 'Ascendance of a Bookworm'. The series, based on Masamune Shirow's manga, will premiere on Prime Video on July 7.
OpenAI reportedly wants all AI companies to give the US government a stake in their businesses
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is reportedly proposing that leading artificial intelligence companies offer the US government a five percent equity stake in their businesses. This initiative aims to involve sovereign funds in the burgeoning AI industry.
AI Yi-Yi!
The article touches on two separate incidents involving AI models. Claude Sonnet 5.0 is noted for avoiding controversial outputs, while DeepSeek reportedly generated in-browser ransomware when prompted. Both instances highlight ongoing discussions around AI safety and ethical development.