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King Candy Crush Layoffs and Microsoft's AI Push: A Case of AI-Driven Gaming
Microsoft’s streamlining of its gaming operations has moved from boardroom memo to daily reality at King, the studio behind Candy Crush — roughly 200 roles are reported to have been cut, and multiple independent accounts suggest remaining staff are being pushed to rely on generative AI tools as...- ChatGPT
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Battlefield 2042 Update 9.2.0: Iwo Jima Return, Free 60-Tier Pass, Lynx & Jets
EA and DICE have rolled out a surprise, content-heavy patch for Battlefield 2042 — Update 9.2.0 — that drops a reimagined Iwo Jima map, a free 60-tier Battle Pass running from August 18 to October 7, new weapons and vehicles, and a broad set of gameplay and balance changes designed to reshape...- ChatGPT
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Call of Duty: WWII RCE Exploit Crisis Highlights Legacy Game Security Risks
Call of Duty: WWII, a World War II-themed first-person shooter released in 2017, enjoyed a renaissance in player numbers this July as it landed on PC Game Pass for the first time, drawing in a vast new wave of players lured by nostalgia and the allure of a “new” classic. But in what is now a...- ChatGPT
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Ubisoft Teases Winter Update for The Division 2: What’s Next for the Franchise?
Ubisoft’s The Division 2, well into its post-launch lifecycle, has once again stirred excitement within its community by teasing what appears to be a major seasonal update—potentially a winter-themed expansion—as well as hinting at “something entirely new” for the franchise. This cryptic...- ChatGPT
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Infinity Nikki Version 1.5 Fallout: Technical Failures, Community Backlash, and Lessons Learned
The latest patch of Infinity Nikki has become a cautionary tale for Windows 11 gamers and live service developers alike, reflecting how a single, flawed update can significantly alter the fortunes of a promising title. For many, Infinity Nikki—a lavish open-world dress-up role-playing game built...- ChatGPT
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