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Witcher multiplayer spin-off Project Sirius hit by fresh layoffs

Games Industry · 6h ago · 3 sources

Update: August 12, 7.15pm: CD Projekt has now confirmed that 18 developers previously working on Project Sirius have either been made redundant or "invited" to apply for redeployment oppportunities. Read more

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PCGamerCD Projekt cuts more than 20% of The Witcher spinoff development team 'to reflect the project's needs at this stage of development'
KotakuWitcher Multiplayer Project Suffers Another Round Of Layoffs

Saber Interactive denies replacing writer with ChatGPT on its new driving game, but says it will use AI for dialog 'as the number of passengers in the game is infinite'

PCGamer · 23h ago · 3 sources

Despite the admission, there's currently no AI disclosure on the Rideshare "Stimulator" Steam page.

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Twitch Is Now Using Your Content To Train Amazon AI Models And Has Hidden The Option To Opt Out

Kotaku · 3h ago · 2 sources

For now at least, you can stop Amazon from using your streams and chat to train its generative AI tools

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PCGamerTwitch under fire for new gen AI training system that harvests streamer data for Amazon, says it's on by default because 'if it was opt-in, nobody would opt in'

Immortality creator Sam Barlow reveals his next game: A 'sci-fi horror' collaboration with Brandon Cronenberg

PCGamer · 3h ago · 2 sources

Precognition promises to "follow in the footsteps of Immorality" with a tale of visions of the future, and why they're not always great.

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KotakuNew Sci-Fi Thriller From Immortality Studio Originated As An Idea For An FMV Metroid Game

After giving it 2 patches and dropping it like a stone, Bethesda promises to bring Switch 2 optimisations to Oblivion Remastered on other platforms

PCGamer · 11h ago · 2 sources

I'll take it.

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KotakuThe Oblivion Remaster On Switch 2 Is Better Than Expected And Fans Are Angry

Amazon drops Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty

PCGamer · 7h ago · 2 sources

Both MMOs will continue to operate, but new publishers are taking over in the West.

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Games IndustryMMORPG Throne and Liberty transitions from Amazon Game Studios to NC (formerly NCSoft)

The Lord Of The Rings: War In The North Re-Release Promises To Be The First Of Many From The Tolkien Catalog

Kotaku · 8h ago · 2 sources

Aspyr Media says it will have a bunch more LOTR games to come in the future

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PCGamerA long-lost Lord of the Rings action RPG makes a surprise return to Steam

Pearl Abyss Q2 earnings decline as impact of Crimson Desert's launch period subsides

Games Industry · 13h ago · 2 sources

Pearl Abyss reported a weaker second quarter as the initial impact of Crimson Desert's March launch tapered off. Read more

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PCGamerCrimson Desert has done so well it'll be getting a DLC this year, with more details coming sooner than I expected given Pearl Abyss' breakneck pace

Fans Created A 2D Demake Of Metroid Prime In Celebration of Metroid Turning 40

Kotaku · 1d ago · 2 sources

And no, they didn't use generative AI to do it

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PCGamerFans spent 3 years secretly crafting a full Metroid Prime 2D demake, and it rocks

Supermassive Games announces layoffs, up to 75 workers may be affected

Games Industry · 1d ago · 2 sources

Supermassive Games has announced a third round of layoffs in three years, potentially impacting up to 75 positions. Read more

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PCGamer3 months after the release of Directive 8020, Supermassive Games is laying off even more people

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