It’s been over half a decade since CD Projekt Red took players to Night City in Cyberpunk 2077, and the company unveiled a special anniversary collector’s edition for the RPG that includes a replica of an important artifact from the game.Available on CD Project Red’s website, the 5th Anniversary Collector’s Set consists of a steel case with Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (physical copies for the console versions, or a digital code for Steam), a replica of the Relic Biochip, three tarot cards, a USB drive containing the game’s soundtrack, and two pins–one with the Relic logo and the other with…
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Electronic Arts is using artificial intelligence to help build the commentary system in EA Sports FC 26, including replicating certain player names in commentator Guy Mowbray’s voice with his permission. The technology reportedly helps deal with the huge scale of the modern game, but the main match commentary is still recorded by human broadcasters.”AI has long been part of our development pipeline–from animation to gameplay systems–and continues to support our teams in making better, more responsive football experiences,” EA said in a statement talking to BBC Sports. “But when it comes to commentary and content, it’s always a collaboration with…
The console edition of DayZ creator Dean Hall’s next game, Icarus, is finally releasing in March after a delay–and Hall does not want you to preorder it. Also, he does want you to preorder it.Writing on Reddit, Hall said his personal feeling is, “Don’t preorder games, folks.” But his commercial brain wants people to preorder it. “Please preorder games, as it’s the only way PlayStation [and] Xbox notice us.”Hall is known for speaking his mind, and he’s a big proponent of open and honest communication with fans, so it’s not too surprising to hear him speak like this.Continue Reading at…
A New York Pokemon Card store called The Poke Court made headlines earlier this year when it was robbed at gunpoint by thieves who stole over $100,000 in Pokemon cards and merch. Now, The Poke Court has lost its name as well after Nintendo’s lawyers contacted the store.On Instagram, the store formerly known as The Poke Court unveiled its new name, The Trainer Court, as well as the new logo. The post also explained that “Nintendo reached out to us with concerns about our name and logo. This means we’re evolving! Same team, same ridiculous hit rate, and soon, even…
Crimson Desert’s sprawling world will feature voices performed by real people, according to Pearl Abyss’ director of marketing Will Powers–though he wouldn’t say whether that includes “100% of the NPCs” as well.During an interview with YouTuber John “itmeJP” Paul McDaniel’s Dropped Frames podcast on February 15, Powers sat down to discuss Crimson Desert. After chatting about the game’s DNA, its evolution from a Black Desert Online prequel to a full-fledged project, and the density of the game’s world for an hour, Powers was asked about whether the voices for the myriad characters you’ll meet are performed by humans or not.”I’m…
Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite and the Unreal Engine, has acquired the digital human company Meshcapade for an undisclosed sum.Meshcapade produces AI-based products that claim to provide the “industry’s most accurate 3D motion and body shape data” from a video source. “Our AI transforms footage–from subtle social gestures to intense dynamic movements–into precise, high-fidelity 3D data ready for immediate integration,” the company said. Co-founder Naureen Mahmood said the goal from the beginning was to make “developing digital humans easier, more expressive, and more accessible for creators.”Continue Reading at GameSpot
A Washington jury has favored Valve in its lawsuit against the “patent troll” inventor Leigh Rothschild and a myriad of his associated companies for breaching a contract and violating a state patent protection law.According to reports by Bloomberg Law and PC Gamer, the US District Court for the Western District of Washington favored Valve on all counts as part of a lawsuit that dates back to July 2023. In a minute filed on February 17 and uploaded by Bloomberg Law, the count determined that Rothschild and his affiliates violated Washington’s Patent Troll Prevention Act and Consumer Protection Act, as well…
The upcoming live-action Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie has landed a noteworthy television and film star for a key role, casting Kristen Bell as the hammer-wielding pink hedgehog Amy Rose.Per The Hollywood Reporter, Bell, who is best known for her lead roles in The Good Place, Veronica Mars, and Frozen, has closed a deal to join the cast of the sequel, which is scheduled for a March 2027 release date. Sonic voice actor Ben Schwartz, who co-starred in House of Lies with Bell, celebrated the news in an X post that included a picture of both actors holding figurines of…
Sony revealed during its latest financial results presentation that while the PlayStation 5 is selling well, pushing out 92.2 million units as of February 5, the company’s plan now is to grow “software and network services revenue” by monetizing the existing install base.According to an Automaton report, CFO Lin Tao addressed concerns during the presentation about securing enough PlayStation 5s to meet the demand in the wake of the ongoing memory chip shortage. Tao stated that Sony is already prepared to gather the minimum amount of memory chips necessary to meet the year-end sales season.”Going forward, we intend to further…
Charles Martinet, the longtime voice of Mario and Luigi, has revealed his most treasured Mario-related item, and it’s probably not something you would guess.On the Nintendo Today app (via Stealth), Martinet is quoted as saying his most treasured Mario item that he collected over his career is “a little music box that plays the Mario theme.”He said he was given this music box from a fan, and it’s so special to him because “those beautiful sounds” remind him of the joy he had working with composer Koji Kondo and Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto over the years.Continue Reading at GameSpot