The origin of ‘AI Appreciation Day’ isn’t what you think: It was started by an Elon Musk admirer who camped outside of SpaceX Starbase for a year hoping to talk to the billionaire about AI regulation

AI companies don’t need an excuse to pat themselves on the back, but they’ve got one anyway: “AI Appreciation Day.” The July 16 occasion was started in 2021. It’s mainly celebrated on the social media feeds of minor AI startups and on the blogs of LinkedIn thought leader types, but it’s gaining traction. This year,…

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Oblivion Remastered studio is reportedly laying off 300 people

‪Gauthier ‘Gautoz’ Andres, co-founder of French videogame website Origami, has reported on Bluesky that “Mass layoffs are underway at Virtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered and the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Δ.” Virtuos is a co-development studio that has contributed to everything from Dark Souls Remastered to Age of Mythology Retold, and is currently working…

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Today’s Wordle answer for Thursday, July 17

The answer to today’s Wordle can be clicked or scrolled to if nothing seems to be working this Thursday and you’re running out of rows, ideas, or patience (hey, it happens to the best of us). You might want to check out our tips first though, as they’re great for inspiring a fresh way of…

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After leaving Ubisoft to launch an anime avatar AI/NFT startup, Yves Guillemot’s son returns to take charge of its new Tencent-backed Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow 6 subsidiary

When Ubisoft and Tencent announced the creation of a new company that will take control of Ubi’s Big Three—Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six—the obvious question, for me at least, was, who’s really going to be in charge here? Ubisoft has the games, yes, but Tencent has the money. Today we got our answer,…

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An absolute Elden Ring madlad just soloed Nightreign’s most-hated boss at level 1 with the power of Sekiro parries

Of all Nightreign‘s new and returning bosses, there’s probably none quite as reviled as the Bell Bearing Hunter. Our old friend Elemer of the Briar is at his worst when lurking beneath the Limveld castle, pairing brutal aggression with stats that can feel so overtuned that some traumatized players would rather immediately end their run…

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Unknown Worlds founders’ lawsuit accuses Krafton of a ‘months-long campaign to delay Subnautica 2’ so it wouldn’t have to pay $250M earnout

As promised last week, the ousted founders of Subnautica 2 studio Unknown Worlds have filed a lawsuit against publisher Krafton, effectively accusing the company of sabotaging the game in an effort to avoid paying a $250 million earnout—and, when that failed, of seizing control of the company outright. Subnautica was a major hit, and Subnautica…

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