Sexy AI Chatbots Are Creating Thorny Issues for Fandom
But despite the removal of what many feel to be both a core capability and function of any internet chatbot, large numbers of people continue to talk to the “characters” …
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‘Gran Turismo’ speeds into the No. 1 spot at the box office
“Gran Turismo” has lapped the competition at the box office. The car-racing drama, which is based on the video game series, took home $8.5 million on Friday, the day after …
Roblox ‘illegally facilitated child gambling’: lawsuit
Roblox, the online video game maker of popular hits such as “Murder Mystery 2,” “Adopt Me,” and “Slap Battles” is being sued by the parents of two minors who allege …
Black Video Game Characters Are Finally Starting to Accurately Represent the Culture
In an effort to pay his success forward and get more Black people in positions at gaming companies, Jones uses his newfound influence to recommend Black talent for the kinds …
Black Girl Gamers Band Together Against 2023’s Final Boss: Loneliness
Lopez has seen friendships and close bonds form through BGG and has even taken some of her own relationships from Discord to IRL. “We will talk or chat every day, …
Microsoft submits new Activision Blizzard takeover deal to UK
Microsoft logo is seen on a smartphone placed on displayed Activision Blizzard’s games character. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Microsoft on Tuesday submitted a new deal for the takeover of Activision …
‘Immortals of Aveum’ Is a Shooter That Swaps Gunfire for Spell-Casting
Like many first-person shooters before it, Immortals of Aveum is a game about war. It stars a young soldier who fights across battlefields. Its plot revolves around a conflict between …
Adderall Shortages Are Dragging On—Can Video Games Help?
This June, Akili released EndeavorOTC, an “over-the-counter” version of the game for adults. It uses the same FDA-approved technology under the hood, but isn’t yet authorized by the agency (although …
Tyreek Hill uses ‘Madden’ to scout opponents, not film
Has Tyreek Hill cracked the code? The Dolphins’ superstar receiver made a wild admission on Thursday, telling reporters that instead of watching film to scout opponents before a game, he …
‘Baby Steps’: We Can’t Wait for This Failure-to-Launch Adventure
Like many great video game ideas, Baby Steps began with three friends and one butt. A very large one at that, the kind that set the internet ablaze with thirsty …