Rocket League's Paris Major showcases the game's 11-year growth, fueled by Unreal Engine's powerful broadcast capabilities and a unique esports identity. With a $350,000 prize pot and 16 competing teams, the event highlights the game's "infinite skill ceiling" and physics-based gameplay. Developers discuss future collaborations and user-generated content inspirations from Fortnite.
In a unique application of gaming technology, Ukrainian drone operators have adapted Grand Theft Auto 5 as an unconventional training tool. Developed by Rockstar Games, the game's versatile environment is being leveraged to enhance operational skills. This innovative approach highlights the game's unexpected utility beyond entertainment.
Linus Torvalds expresses frustration over the influx of unmanageable AI-generated bug reports in Linux kernel development, emphasizing that simply submitting AI-found bugs without added value wastes the team's time. He encourages contributors to go beyond AI tools by creating patches and adding real value. The Linux team may develop an automatic filtering tool to combat this issue.
A YouTuber, Cocoanix, has demonstrated how using a Nintendo Switch with Linux and Klipper firmware can accelerate 3D printing by 1000%, reducing print times from 90 minutes to just 8. This innovative hack offloads processing to the Switch, enhancing both speed and print quality. While effective, Cocoanix notes a Raspberry Pi is a more practical choice for most users.
Education technology company Instructure, behind the popular learning management system Canvas, has reached an agreement with hacker group ShinyHunters to recover stolen data of approximately 280 million users. Despite FBI guidance advising against paying ransoms, Instructure secured the return of hundreds of gigabytes of data, including names, email addresses, and private messages. The terms of the agreement remain undisclosed.
Ken Levine, founder of Irrational Games, discusses the diminishing returns of pursuing cutting-edge graphics technology, citing BioShock's enduring visual appeal as proof of the importance of strong art direction over ultra-realism. Levine's comments come amidst the release of moderately upgraded platforms like the Steam Machine and Switch 2. This shift in focus could significantly impact the gaming industry, emphasizing style over specs.
Discover why Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and other billionaires are terrified of Demis Hassabis, the genius behind Google DeepMind, fearing he might control the future of artificial general intelligence. Hassabis's impressive background, from videogame development to winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, has positioned him at the forefront of AI innovation. His work sparks both admiration and concern among tech leaders, who see him as a key figure in the AI race.
The popular PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 is combating a surge in AI-generated code submissions by implementing strict new rules. The development team expressed frustration over undisclosed AI contributions, particularly for its macOS build, which have caused regressions. By requiring contributors to disclose AI tool usage and ensure they fully understand submitted code, RPCS3 aims to maintain its project's integrity.
Arjan Brussee, former Epic Games technical director, announces The Immense Engine, positioned as a European alternative to Unreal and Unity, integrating generative AI. This move aligns with European efforts to reduce dependency on US tech. The engine aims to serve beyond gaming, including defence simulation.
Roblox's push for AI-powered photorealistic games via Roblox Reality meets resistance from developers, who question its appeal to the average player. Alec Kieft, co-creator of 99 Nights in the Forest, argues the platform's lo-fi aesthetic is a deliberate feature, not a bug. The debate highlights a potential misunderstanding of Roblox's core appeal.
