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After closing the Crucial brand, Micron's revenues are soaring in the RAMpocalypse: "In the AI era, memory has become a strategic asset for our customers"
Micron Technology has reported soaring revenues in early 2026, driven by strong demand in the AI era and a strategic shift away from its consumer brand Crucial. Despite the closure of Crucial, the company's overall revenue has significantly increased year-over-year, with substantial contributions from mobile, client, and data center memory sectors. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra highlighted memory as a strategic asset for customers and announced a dividend increase, reflecting confidence in sustained business strength.
Square Enix Is Turning Slimes Into AI Chatbots In Dragon Quest X
Square Enix is partnering with Google to integrate its AI, Gemini, into the MMORPG Dragon Quest X. The collaboration will introduce an AI-powered chatbot named Chatty Slimey, based on the game's iconic slimes, which players can interact with via voice and text for guidance and commentary. This initiative aims to make the game more accessible to new players and follows Square Enix's broader interest in AI for game development and QA.
Nvidia CEO Hates AI Slop Too, Promises DLSS 5 Isn't Making More Despite The Evidence
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that while he dislikes AI-generated content, the company's new DLSS 5 technology is a tool for developers and not intended to create 'AI slop.' He clarified that DLSS 5 is guided by 3D data and artist intent, enhancing existing game assets rather than fundamentally changing them. However, discussions with an Nvidia employee suggest the technology analyzes single frames, leading to speculation about its sophisticated capabilities and potential for altering art styles.
Crimson Desert developer apologizes for AI-generated assets slipping into the RPG's final release: "This is not in line with our internal standards, and we take full responsibility for it"
Pearl Abyss has apologized for unintentionally including AI-generated assets in the final release of Crimson Desert. The developer admitted to using experimental AI tools during early development for 2D visual props but stated these were intended to be replaced. The company is now conducting an audit to replace affected content and is reviewing its internal processes for greater transparency.
Crimson Desert Tools Can Have Some Very Unexpected Uses, And That Includes Cooking Meat
Players of Crimson Desert have discovered that the early-game 'Blinding Flash' ability has numerous unexpected uses beyond its intended functions, including cooking meat, igniting explosive barrels, and stunning enemies. Developer Pearl Abyss has also addressed recent concerns regarding the unintentional inclusion of AI-generated assets in the game.
Resident Evil developer Capcom "will not be implementing any AI-generated assets into our video game content," but plans to "actively" utilize the tech to "improve efficiency"
Capcom, the developer behind Resident Evil and Street Fighter, has stated it will not implement AI-generated assets into its video game content. However, the company plans to actively utilize AI technology to improve development efficiency. This stance comes amidst ongoing community concerns about AI's impact on the gaming industry and potential job displacement.
Capcom: We will not be implementing materials generated by AI into our games
Capcom has stated its policy is not to directly implement materials generated by generative AI into its games, though it will use AI to improve development efficiency. The company will not use AI for creating art or text. Capcom also expressed confidence in achieving record-breaking sales for the fiscal year, with upcoming releases including Resident Evil 4 Remake and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.
Microsoft might actually make Windows 11 good as the company promises to roll back AI features and improve performance
Microsoft has announced plans to improve Windows 11 by rolling back certain AI features and enhancing overall performance. The company aims to address user feedback by focusing on system reliability, customizability, and a more streamlined user experience, including improvements to File Explorer and update management.
Ex-Blizzard president says gamers need to 'Man up' over AI usage in games after Crimson Desert devs issue…
Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra stated that gamers need to 'Man up' regarding the use of AI in video games, following an incident where Crimson Desert developers Pearl Abyss mistakenly used AI-generated art assets. Ybarra believes AI will be ubiquitous in gaming and other industries, questioning the need for developers to apologize for its use. The article also touches on industry trends like Square Enix aiming for AI to handle 70% of QA by 2027 and a survey indicating most developers favor disclosure of AI usage.
Watch Me Lie: AI-Powered Social Deduction Murder Mystery Game Launches
Watch Me Lie, an AI-powered social deduction murder mystery game, has launched and is available for free in web browsers. The game features AI-generated scenarios, real-time interrogation, and AR masks, with spectators voting on who is lying among the players.
AI will be in "every single videogame" and your fridge, says former Blizzard president
Former Blizzard Entertainment president Mike Ybarra believes Artificial Intelligence will be integrated into every video game and even household appliances like refrigerators. He criticized Crimson Desert's apology for using AI-generated artwork, indicating a strong stance on the technology's widespread adoption.
Oopsie, Crimson Desert's weird AI paintings weren't supposed to left in for release, Pearl Abyss claim, outlining plans to remove them
Pearl Abyss has apologized for unintentionally including AI-generated art assets in the final release of Crimson Desert, stating they were intended as early-stage mockups. The company plans to replace these assets in future patches and conduct an audit of all in-game assets. This situation mirrors a similar incident involving Ubisoft and their game Anno 117: Pax Romana.
Is the AI Push in AAA Gaming Giving Indie Developers A Golden Ticket?
The article discusses whether the increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence tools in AAA game development, such as NVIDIA's DLSS 5, presents an opportunity for indie developers. It suggests that smaller studios might leverage their focus on artistic integrity to stand out in the industry.
Is the AI Push in AAA Gaming Giving Indie Developers A Golden Ticket?
The article discusses the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on AAA game development and whether this trend could benefit indie developers. It also touches upon Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology and the rapid dissemination of information regarding AI in gaming.
AI-Generated Assets Were "Unintentionally Included" In Crimson Desert, Devs Say
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss confirmed that AI-generated assets were unintentionally included in the final release due to experimental tools used during early development. The studio is conducting an audit to replace affected content and is strengthening internal processes to ensure greater transparency and prevent future oversights. An AI use disclosure has been added to the game's Steam page.
Capcom Will Not Implement AI-Generated Assets in its Games, Still Testing the Tech
Capcom has stated it will not implement AI-generated assets in its current game content but is testing the technology for improving development efficiency across graphics, sound, and programming. While other companies like Square Enix are researching AI for tasks like quality assurance, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick and Bethesda's Todd Howard expressed caution regarding AI's role in creative game development, emphasizing artistic intention.
Man pleads guilty to generating songs with AI then having bots stream them 'billions of times' to make over $8…
A North Carolina man, Michael Smith, has pleaded guilty to generating thousands of AI-created songs and using bots to stream them billions of times, defrauding streaming platforms of over $8 million. He faces a maximum of five years in prison and has agreed to forfeit his illicit gains.
Crimson Desert developer apologizes and promises to replace AI-generated art
Pearl Abyss has apologized for including AI-generated art in its open-world RPG Crimson Desert, stating that some 2D visual props were created using experimental AI tools and not replaced before launch. The developer will conduct an audit and replace affected assets in upcoming patches, aiming for greater transparency. This follows similar controversies involving Sandfall Interactive and Embark Studios.
That Dragon Quest MMO still isn't coming to the west, but it is getting a Gemini-powered AI slime companion
Square Enix is partnering with Google to introduce a conversational AI companion called Chatty Slimey to the MMO Dragon Quest X. This AI will generate voices and engage in conversation with players, and can even initiate dialogue based on in-game events. A beta test is planned, with applications open until March 30th.
Elon Musk announces Terafab project he claims will be the 'largest chip manufacturing facility ever'
Elon Musk announced the Terafab project, a joint venture between Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, aiming to build the largest chip manufacturing facility ever. The project, estimated to cost at least $20 billion, will produce a terawatt of computing power annually to meet the companies' growing chip demands for terrestrial applications like Full Self-Driving and Optimus robots, as well as high-powered chips for space.