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Project Helix dev kits not going out until 2027, and other new details on Xbox's next-gen console
Microsoft has revealed more details about its next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, which will support both Xbox console and PC games. The console will feature a custom AMD SoC, next-generation DirectX capabilities, and significantly improved ray tracing performance. Developer dev kits are expected to ship in 2027, with the company emphasizing the increasing importance of PC within the Xbox ecosystem.
Xbox unveils first tech details of its next generation console, codenamed Project Helix
Microsoft's Xbox division has revealed initial technical details for its next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, which is expected to feature a custom AMD-based SOC and significant advancements in ray tracing and neural rendering techniques. Hardware dev kits are anticipated by 2027, with a focus on delivering a high-performance, player-first experience. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reaffirmed the company's commitment to investing in its gaming business.
Next-gen Xbox Project Helix dev kits won’t start arriving until 2027
Microsoft has revealed details about its next-generation Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, confirming that dev kits will be available in 2027. The new console will feature a custom AMD SOC with enhanced ray-tracing and machine learning capabilities for rendering and upscaling, and will support both Xbox and PC games. This hardware is expected to launch around 2028.
Early Xbox Project Helix specs promise "next-generation" AI upscaling and an "order of magnitude leap in ray tracing performance" as Microsoft tries to win the next-gen console war before it even starts
Microsoft has revealed early specifications for its next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, developed in partnership with AMD. The console will feature custom AMD silicon designed for next-generation DirectX and FSR, promising significant advancements in AI upscaling and an order of magnitude leap in ray tracing performance. Dev kits are expected to roll out in 2027.
Brendan Greene says AI content is ruining the internet because it's 'a loop, LLMs are scanning this junk, and then that becomes truth… it's like a race to the middle of sh*t'
Brendan Greene, also known as PlayerUnknown, believes that the current implementation of AI, particularly large language models, is detrimental to the internet, creating a feedback loop of low-quality content. He argues that while domain-specific machine learning has its uses, the widespread application of generative AI is not true intelligence and is leading to a decline in online information quality.
Can it play Doom? This biocomputer built on human brain cells just learned to shoot demons, but not everyone's…
Cortical Labs has developed a biocomputer, the CL1, utilizing 200,000 human neurons on a microchip, which has learned to play the video game Doom. The system directly interfaces with the game, interpreting electrical stimulation patterns from the neurons as motor commands to navigate and shoot. While the biocomputer can perform these actions, there is ongoing debate about whether this constitutes true 'playing' or 'learning' as the performance is rudimentary.
Krafton appoints new chief AI officer to "further enhance its game AI R&D framework"
Krafton has appointed Kangwook Lee as its new Chief AI Officer to bolster its game AI research and development. Lee, formerly head of Krafton AI, will focus on machine learning, language models, and other AI domains to enhance gameplay, operational efficiency, and secure new growth opportunities. This move follows Krafton's record-breaking financial results for 2025, driven significantly by its PUBG franchise.
AI Chatbots in Games ─ How to Tell If You’re Talking to a Bot
This article discusses how to identify AI chatbots in video games, noting that advanced bots are becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish from human players. It outlines several indicators such as unusual word choices, repetition, vague answers, rapid response times, constant availability, overenthusiasm, and perfect grammar. The piece also briefly touches on the underlying technologies like Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning that power these chatbots and their various roles within games, ultimately suggesting that the quality of the gaming experience is more important than whether one is interacting with a bot or a human.
