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"What in the vibe-coded s*** is this" - RuneScape players revolt as gen-AI copycat game appears and eventually attracts the eye of Jagex
An AI-generated clone of Old School RuneScape, named Elderwood and created by an OpenAI employee, has been shut down following a notice from Jagex. The clone sparked significant backlash from the RuneScape community due to its blatant copying and concerns about generative AI's impact on the game, particularly regarding bots. While the clone offered new areas and features, its operation was discontinued after community outcry and Jagex's intervention.
The Stream Team: Battle to beat the bots in Billie’s Wheelie
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be playing Billie's Wheelie, a racing game that has recently added bots to challenge players. The stream will feature MJ competing against these AI opponents in hamster balls, aiming to beat them on the racetrack. The article also lists other upcoming streams featuring games like Planet Crafter, Return to Moria, and Guild Wars 2.
SpiritVale shares a ban list, updates on dev team size, and a list of features for its next update
Baikun Interactive has provided an update on SpiritVale, detailing actions taken against bots and outlining upcoming features. The studio has banned over 5,000 accounts for unauthorized programs and RMT, and is hiring to address future content. The next update will include Asia region servers, a skateboard cosmetic, advanced artifacts and grimoires, a PvP revamp, and the Dragon Knight class.
Indie MMORPG SpiritVale sees 20,000 concurrent players as the dev fights economy-wrecking bots
The indie MMORPG SpiritVale has reached 20,000 concurrent players on Steam despite facing issues with bots and real money trading. Developer Baikun Interactive has shut down the game's demo to combat exploitation and is actively working to address botting and economic disruption, though some players have criticized temporary market closures.
PUBG has genAI team mates now capable of "intelligent decision-making", and I must remind you that Krafton are working on bots for the military
PUBG: Battlegrounds is introducing generative AI teammates called PUBG Ally Duo, currently in beta, utilizing Nvidia technology for intelligent decision-making and speech capabilities. This initiative reflects Krafton's broader investments in generative AI, including a partnership with a military company for unpiloted robot systems. The beta aims to gather player feedback for the future of AI agents in games.
"They will hopefully p*** off": As World of Warcraft players take on the Casino Bots themselves, lead confirms Blizzard has "a few folks looking into ideas" to get rid of them
Blizzard Entertainment is investigating ways to combat casino bots in World of Warcraft, which are used for real money trading and advertising. Senior game producer Tom Ellis confirmed the company is aware of the issue and is working on solutions to make the activity less lucrative for gold sellers. Players have taken to combating these bots themselves in the interim.
Vaporizer swarms are wiping out squads en masse as Arc Raiders diehards finally get the tougher Arc they were asking for
The Flashpoint update for Arc Raiders introduces the challenging Vaporizer bots, which can quickly eliminate squads with their laser attacks. These new enemies are designed to increase the difficulty for veteran players who found the existing bots too easy. The update also includes changes to free loadouts.
Evening Metaverse
Reddit is implementing new 'human verification' requirements to combat bot activity on its platform. This measure aims to address suspicious behavior and improve the integrity of user interactions.
Reddit is weighing identity verification methods to combat its bot problem
Reddit is exploring identity verification methods to combat its growing bot problem, according to CEO Steve Huffman. Options range from lightweight biometric scans like Face ID to more burdensome ID-checking services. The platform aims to balance user anonymity with the need to confirm users are human.
Digg shuts down for a 'hard reset' because it was flooded with bots
Digg has temporarily shut down its service for a complete reset due to overwhelming bot activity shortly after its open beta launch. CEO Justin Mezzell stated that sophisticated AI agents and automated accounts flooded the website, making comments and votes untrustworthy. Founder Kevin Rose is rejoining the company full-time to help rebuild it with a genuinely different approach.
Battlefield 6 is turning off full progression on Portal Custom Experiences, removing bots from Verified Experiences
Battlefield Studios is implementing stricter rules for its Battlefield 6 Portal mode, disabling full XP progression on custom experiences that include bots. Only Verified Experiences without bots will now grant full account and weapon XP. The developer is also working on updates for in-game challenges, which have been a source of player frustration.
How to Add ChatGPT to Your Meshtastic Network
This guide details how to integrate OpenAI's GPT models into a Meshtastic mesh network, creating an AI bot accessible to all network participants. The system uses a hub-and-spoke model where a single node with internet access processes queries and broadcasts AI-generated responses back to the mesh, offering practical applications for off-grid communication and information access.
