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SAG-AFTRA Files Unfair Labor Practice Complaint Against Epic Games Due To A.I. Darth Vader
Last week, Epic Games added a Darth Vader NPC to its battle royale game, Fortnite, as an AI-voiced character. Trained on the voice of James...
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Director Explains Why You Can’t Harm Animals
Summary Assassin’s Creed Shadows director Jonathan Dumont has revealed exactly why there is no hunting in the game this time around. According to Dumont, feudal...
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Fortnite In Legal Trouble After Adding AI Darth Vader
Screenshot: Epic / Lucasfilm / Kotaku SAG-AFTRA, the massive actors and media union with over 160,000 members, has filed an unfair labor practice charge with...
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Only a fool would pass on The Witcher 3 for 90% off during Steam’s CD Projekt Red Sale
Most modern RPGs still can’t match what The Witcher 3 did 10 years ago. It’s a huge game with almost no filler, cool monsters to...
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Fortnite maker’s AI Darth Vader targeted by new labor charge
The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has been lobbying for better labor conditions, including protections against haphazard generative...
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New Xbox Update Makes A Key Improvement
Microsoft has rolled out a new Xbox update allows players to further customize the home screen, and the changes sound pretty nice. For now, the...
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Jade Raymond Leaves PlayStation’s Haven Studios, The Company She Founded
Industry veteran Jade Raymond founded Haven Studios in 2021, and it was acquired by PlayStation in 2022. Now, just a few years later, and before...
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Xbox Is Reportedly Working On Bringing Steam To The Microsoft Store And Next-Gen Hardware
Summary Xbox has reportedly begun testing Steam integration for the Microsoft Store. Earlier rumours suggest this is in a bid to make every game on...
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Days Of You And Me
Look, y’all, I try to start these recaps with lighthearted jokes and gags that all of us, both lovers and haters of The Last of...
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Wordle today: Answer and hint #1430 for May 19
We’ve got a fresh clue for today’s Wordle Win your first Wordle of the week as fast and easily as you like with our help....
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Star Wars Outlaws is better than you think it is
Star Wars Outlaws had a bumpy takeoff when it launched last summer, and its “meh” reception has stuck with it since. Because of that reception,...
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Lego Monkey Palace Board Game Is Over 50% Off At Amazon Right Now
Monkey Palace, an officially licensed Lego board game, is discounted to its lowest price yet at Amazon. For a limited time, you can pick up...
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Clair Obscur’s Composer Talks Going From Unknown To Scoring 2025’s Most Celebrated RPG
Composer Lorien Testard did not have a history working on major video game soundtracks prior to his work on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Developer Sandfall...
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The Strongest Unique Swords In Skyrim, Ranked
Skyrim has so many different ways to damage enemies that it can be hard to decide which method to use. When in doubt, you can...
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Fortnite Fans Can’t Believe Wild Things Darth Vader Is Saying
Screenshot: Epic Games / X An AI Darth Vader chatbot voiced by a digital clone of James Earl Jones’ voice joined Fortnite on Friday and...
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Wordle today: Answer and hint #1429 for May 18
Save yourself from any alphabet-twisting worries with our Wordle help. A quick run through our general tips might help you find a new path—especially if...