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Anti-AI Indie Adventure Cat Secretary Reveals Celebrity Voice Cast
The Good Story Guild has announced the voice cast for their upcoming indie adventure game, Cat Secretary, featuring industry veteran Samantha Béart. The game satirizes the entertainment industry's struggle with AI and late-stage capitalism, with a focus on being entirely human-made. Cat Secretary is set to release later this year and currently has a demo available on Steam.
Memory manufacturers sued in class action suit alleging price and supply fixing
Memory manufacturers Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are facing a class-action lawsuit alleging they fixed component prices and reduced supply. The suit claims the companies coordinated their exit from DDR3 and DDR4 RAM production to focus on high-bandwidth memory for AI data centers, leading to significant price increases. This alleged manipulation has impacted console manufacturers like Sony and Nintendo, who have cited memory shortages as a factor in recent hardware price hikes.
Open source game engine Godot will no longer accept AI-authored code contributions: 'We can't trust heavy users of AI to understand their code enough to fix it'
The Godot Foundation has announced that it will no longer accept AI-authored code contributions to the open-source game engine. This decision aims to reduce the burden on maintainers and ensure accountability for code quality. While AI assistance for minor tasks will be permitted with disclosure, AI-generated text in human communication will also be rejected as a basic principle of respect.
Opinion: Everything hurts and no one knows when the pain will end
The article discusses the ongoing financial struggles and mass layoffs within the game industry, attributing them to a combination of economic factors, executive mismanagement, and alleged abuses of power. The author, Bryant Francis, shares personal coping mechanisms for dealing with the constant stream of bad news and emphasizes the need for the industry to learn from past mistakes.
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KRAFTON discusses the development of PUBG Ally, a co-playable character powered by NVIDIA ACE technology, in a Q&A with NVIDIA. The article also briefly mentions a Chinese AI model topping charts while another AI, Anthropic Fable 5, was banned.
Google's Gmail Live AI feature is now available in beta
Google's Gemini AI feature is now available in beta for Gmail, allowing users to search their inbox using natural language queries. This integration aims to streamline email management and information retrieval.
Generative AI is a "virulent plague" and even using it to eliminate "drudgery" has downsides, reckons long-time Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider
Former Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider believes generative AI is a "virulent plague" and not ready for game development, even for mundane tasks. He argues that its use risks inhibiting the training of junior developers and raises significant legal concerns due to unregulated data sourcing. Gaider suggests avoiding the technology until it is properly regulated.
Hearing about the future of PlayStation from its top dogs made me so depressed I had to go lie down
Sony Interactive Entertainment executives discussed PlayStation's future focus on monetizing its existing user base through recurring revenue like PS Plus, rather than solely on increasing Monthly Active Users. They also highlighted Artificial Intelligence as a key foundational technology for improving development efficiency and player experience in the long term, while aiming to deliver unique value for next-generation platforms beyond PC alternatives.
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Anthropic's AI models are now running on NVIDIA GB300 within Microsoft Azure. Separately, Meta contractors allegedly posed as teenagers to prompt rival chatbots about sensitive topics like suicide, sex, and drugs.
There's now an OpenClaw app for iOS and Android phones
The OpenClaw application is now available for both iOS and Android smartphones. This development brings agentic AI capabilities to mobile devices.
Google expands personalized intelligence to Gemini app image creation
Google is expanding the personalized intelligence features of its Gemini app to include image creation capabilities. This update allows users to generate images directly within the Gemini application, leveraging advanced AI models.
Tidal isn't banning AI music, but it won't pay people who upload it
Tidal has updated its policy to demonetize music that is 100-percent AI-generated. The streaming service will not provide payment for AI-created tracks uploaded to its platform.
Sony confirms PS6 will go 'beyond the living room' amid handheld rumours
Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino has indicated that the upcoming PlayStation 6 console will extend beyond traditional living room play, fueling rumors of a handheld component. Nishino also discussed console pricing strategies, suggesting that Sony will not absorb all component cost increases and may implement further price adjustments. Additionally, he highlighted the increasing use of AI in PlayStation's operations, from fraud detection on the PlayStation Store to enhancing game development processes.
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An AI startup founder is reportedly developing a game inspired by Grand Theft Auto using artificial intelligence. The article also touches on advancements in AI models that can mimic human thought processes, offering new insights into AI's internal workings.
RAM prices "will never be like last year again," predicts PC maker Lenovo
Lenovo predicts that high RAM and SSD prices, driven by AI data center demand, are likely to persist for years, potentially until 2030 or beyond. Despite increased production capacity from manufacturers like SK Hynix and Samsung, demand is expected to keep prices elevated compared to previous years. The company advises consumers to carefully consider their RAM needs, suggesting 16GB may be sufficient for many gaming PCs, while 32GB is recommended for more demanding tasks like streaming or video editing.
Games Inbox: Is GTA 6 being hyped too much?
Readers discuss whether Grand Theft Auto 6 is receiving excessive hype, with some questioning the series' controls and the trend towards digital-only releases. The conversation also touches on rising console prices, the impact of AI on the industry, and the potential for remakes like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
PS6 will cost Sony £750 just for the raw materials says insider
An insider estimates the raw materials for the PlayStation 6 could cost around $960 (£730), significantly increasing the potential retail price. This surge is attributed to rising memory and hard drive costs, driven by demand for AI data centers, impacting all hardware manufacturers. Sony and Microsoft may face difficult decisions regarding console pricing and profitability.
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OpenAI has announced new AI models that are currently not available for public use. The article also touches upon the race for AI dominance among World Cup teams and the broader impact of AI on tech firms.
Nintendo is Raising Employee Salaries by 10% in Japan
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa announced a 10% increase in base salaries for employees in Japan during the company's annual shareholder meeting. This decision aligns with the Japanese Prime Minister's call for wage growth and is intended to support Nintendo's long-term expansion. Furukawa also addressed concerns about RAM supply, the use of AI in game development, and expanding the company's intellectual property across various media.
OpenAI launches a limited preview of GPT-5.6 for a 'small group of trusted partners'
OpenAI has launched a limited preview of its new AI model, GPT-5.6, making it available to a select group of trusted partners. The model comes in three variants, including options that are both the most powerful and most affordable developed by the company.