Star Wars Fan Filmmaker Claims Disney Stole His Work Amid AI Expert Controversy

Star Wars Fan Filmmaker Alleges Disney Stole His Work

A Star Wars fan filmmaker claims that Disney stole his original work, sparking controversy and debate among fans.

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• Star Wars Fan Filmmaker Says Disney Stole His Work — IGN
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AI Expert’s Lack of Understanding About AI Criticism

The head of AI at Microsoft doesn’t comprehend why people dislike AI, and the writer is equally puzzled by this ignorance. The article highlights a disconnect between AI experts’ perceptions and public sentiment.

• Microsoft’s head of AI doesn’t understand why people don’t like AI, and I don’t understand why he doesn’t understand because it’s pretty obvious — PC Gamer

PlayStation Dominates Black Friday Console Market with PS5 Discounts and Portal Sale

IGN reports PlayStation’s early Black Friday deals include discounted PS5 Pro units and a rare discount for the PlayStation Portal, highlighting the console maker’s strong market position.

• PlayStation Is Winning the Black Friday Console War Simply By Discounting PS5s — IGN
• The PlayStation Portal Gets a Rare Black Friday Discount as Part of PlayStation’s Massive Sale — IGN

Strategic City-Building Roguelike: Wheel-Based Cities Face Endless Monster Horde

This PC Gamer article discusses a new roguelike game where players must build and manage a city on wheels, strategically keeping it ahead of an endless horde of monsters. The title ‘Brilliantly Strategic’ highlights the game’s emphasis on planning and resource management in a challenging environment.

• This brilliantly strategic roguelike challenges you to build a whole city on wheels and keep it one step ahead of an unending horde of monsters — PC Gamer

Hytale Honcho Justifies $20 Early Access Price, Says Game Needs More Work

The lead developer of Hytale explains that the game will launch in early access at a $20 price point because charging more felt ‘not right’ and doesn’t align with current quality. Despite this, the team is committed to improving the game significantly before full release.

• Hytale honcho says early access will be $20 because ‘charging more didn’t feel right’: He doesn’t think the game is good yet, but ‘my team and I will push hard to make it good, then great’ — PC Gamer

PUBG’s Extraction Shooter: A New Contest Against Arc Raiders and Escape from Tarkov

The upcoming extraction shooter from PUBG is set to launch a closed alpha on Steam next month, positioning itself as a rival to popular titles like Arc Raiders and Escape from Tarkov. This new entry promises to bring fresh gameplay mechanics and a unique setting that will challenge existing competitors in the genre.

• PUBG’s new extraction shooter looks to take on Arc Raiders and Escape from Tarkov, as closed alpha test arrives on Steam next month — Eurogamer
• PUBG: Black Budget is an extraction shooter spin-off with an island trapped in a time loop of supernatural munching — Rock Paper Shotgun

Nioh 3: A New Chapter – The Final Preview

Eurogamer’s preview of Nioh 3 highlights the alpha build falling short compared to the final game, while IGN’s comprehensive review confirms that Nioh 3 is an exceptional action RPG with improved mechanics and immersive world-building.

• After five hours, I can confirm that the Nioh 3 alpha was not a good representation of the game: the full thing is far better — Eurogamer
• Nioh 3: The Final Preview — IGN