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Masahiro Sakurai, creator of *Super Smash Bros.*, believes most AI-created games will be "unprofitable titles" and "low-quality goods." He argues AI can only reproduce existing systems, not generate truly original artistic works like those from Fumito Ueda. In an era of mass production and industry shifts to AI-first models, Sakurai stresses the growing importance of unique human creativity and vision.
In a significant strategic shift, General Motors has announced plans to invest over $2 billion in its Lansing region operations, including $1.25 billion specifically for its Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant. This
Verdict: A Pivotal Shift Towards Community Engagement In a surprising, yet perhaps inevitable, turn of events, Amazon has scrapped its plans to construct four new AI data centers on a 122-acre site in Northern
The recent closure of BioWare brought shockwaves, but for fans and developers of Star Wars: The Old Republic, it also brought a 'heartbreaking' snub. The MMO's lead writer, Caitlin Sullivan Kelly, expressed profound sadness that BioWare's farewell message completely omitted the game that's run for nearly 15 years, sustaining the studio with income and manpower, sometimes to its own detriment. It's a poignant reminder of the human element behind game development and corporate shifts.
Replit, the AI coding platform, announced a significant shift, making OpenAI its default artificial intelligence model over previous partner Anthropic. CEO Amjad Masad cited superior performance, cost-efficiency, and a stronger partnership with OpenAI as key drivers for the change. While Anthropic models remain accessible, the default switch is expected to substantially redirect Replit's AI spending.
The legalization of plug-in solar in 10 US states signals a major shift towards accessible home energy. This review covers the systems, legal status, savings potential, and crucial considerations for consumers.
Pokémon TCG Pocket is rolling out a major update for its second anniversary, primarily addressing player concerns about overwhelming content releases by shifting to a six-week set schedule. This aims to curb player decline and improve overall engagement by giving trainers more time to collect and strategize. The update also adds new collection methods, improved deck-building features, and enhanced trading functionality.
Avalanche Studios Group will globally publish Supermassive Games titles, starting with Directive 8020, under a new Nordisk Games agreement. This move combines Supermassive's narrative horror expertise with Avalanche's publishing strength, ensuring creative independence for both studios and aiming for long-term success amidst industry shifts.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has launched the Resilient Seattle Economy Task Force, enlisting 18 leaders from diverse sectors including tech, labor, and small business. The task force aims to tackle economic challenges, diversify the city's economy beyond its heavy tech reliance, and improve the business environment. This initiative follows a report highlighting job losses and a shifting tax burden.
Women are increasingly becoming primary or equal breadwinners in heterosexual marriages, with their share nearly tripling over five decades. However, the division of household labor has not kept pace, with traditional gender roles persisting in domestic responsibilities. While some shifts are seen in areas like food preparation, the overall emotional and practical burden of household work often continues to fall disproportionately on women.
Netflix is ending major production deals with acclaimed directors like David Fincher and Shawn Levy, signaling a shift away from high-budget prestige films. This pivot aims to prioritize more cost-effective episodic content, reality shows, and live events to better retain subscribers amidst fierce streaming competition.
For the first time since 1967, Sony is skipping CES 2027, shifting its focus from a general tech show to dedicated entertainment platforms like games, anime, and film. This means no direct PlayStation news from Sony at the upcoming event, marking the end of a long-standing tradition.
A-list actor Mark Wahlberg is set to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco, shifting focus from his Hollywood career to his burgeoning role as a tech investor and entrepreneur. Alongside Bruce K. Lee, he'll share insights into his institutional investing strategies, particularly in healthcare and wellness startups, and discuss lessons learned from his business ventures.
Meta's Muse AI platform now readily exposes its filesystem to users, confirming this as "intended behavior." This rapid shift transforms Muse into a "Secure VM" or "your own computer in the cloud," offering unprecedented access for installing software, writing code, and surfing the web, fundamentally differentiating it from other AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini.
Microsoft has cut 277 jobs in Washington, with artists, game designers, and producers heavily impacted. This is part of a broader Xbox restructuring aiming for "growth and profitability." Notably, the next Halo game's development is shifting to Activision.
_Star Wars: Galactic Racer_ arrives October 6, promising a thrilling arcade racing experience with roguelike elements. Developed by ex-_Burnout_ devs, it represents a welcome shift towards genre diversity in Star Wars gaming, following the tactical strategy title _Zero Company_. Fans can expect high-speed thrills and strategic depth on iconic planets.
Micron's recent decision to discontinue its 2GB (16Gb) GDDR7 memory chips for gaming GPUs marks a significant pivot, underscoring a broader industry trend where semiconductor giants are increasingly prioritizing the
A fiery debate over seemingly minor details like bringing an iced coffee to a job interview is underscoring a critical challenge for today's job seekers: navigating the evolving, yet often stubbornly traditional,
Xbox's ongoing "reset" brings another wave of devastating layoffs and major studio reshuffles, including Halo moving to Activision Blizzard and other beloved teams merging or facing closure. The gaming community reacts with frustration and disbelief, questioning Xbox's strategy amidst high-profile project announcements.
Meta's CTO, Andrew Bosworth, dismisses privacy concerns over smart glasses as a "bad actors" problem, just as the company prepares to launch a camera-free version, "Luna." This strategic product shift, coupled with mounting regulatory scrutiny in Europe and easily defeated privacy safeguards on existing models, casts doubt on Bosworth's defense.
The Pentagon's decades-long neglect of its computer networks has led to a critical national security risk, now amplified by AI. Adversaries are using advanced AI to exploit these aging systems, leading to a tenfold increase in zero-day vulnerabilities. Military leaders acknowledge the peril, signaling an urgent shift in priorities.
Endless Legend 2 is launching 1.0 on Steam this September 17, but its Early Access journey highlights a huge shift in player expectations. Amplitude's CEO notes players are now 'unforgiving' of unfinished games, making true experimentation difficult for developers.
AI founders face an unprecedented challenge: their core products becoming features of rapidly evolving foundation models from giants like OpenAI. TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will host a critical session on navigating this shift, featuring Michel Tricot (Airbyte), Linda Tong (Webflow), and Rob Toews (Radical Ventures) to discuss building lasting defensibility.
Blizzard Entertainment announced a new StarCraft game, an open-world shooter, set to release in 2030. Unveiled at BlizzCon by VP Dan Hay, this marks the series' return after over a decade and a significant genre shift from its real-time strategy roots. The cinematic trailer showcased a gritty human-Zerg conflict, with many fans hoping for a traditional RTS follow-up.
The gaming industry is seeing a massive shift as unionization rises globally, securing vital worker protections, better pay, and AI safeguards. This collective movement is empowering developers and fundamentally changing workplace dynamics. It's a win for workers, and ultimately, for the games we play.
