Author: Max Smith

Wizards of the Coast's parent company Hasbro hinted very strongly in February that more D&D-based video games were coming, which makes sense given the huge success of Baldur's Gate 3. Thing. However, I have to admit that I wasn't looking forward to the next game. One is a cooperative survival game developed by the team that created Disney Dreamlight Valley. But yeah, that's what it is.it's not just It's a survival game, mind you. This unnamed project, currently underway at Gameloft, will feature “unique cooperative gameplay built around an innovative hybrid of survival, life simulation, and action RPG” set in…

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I don't know about you, but when I play video games, I like to actually play them. If you want to outsource your gameplay to others, you'll probably look at things like Let's Play or his Twitch stream. But Google is working on an AI model that can play video games for you as long as you tell it what you want it to do. It's called SIMA, which stands for Scalable Instructable Multiworld Agent, and we'll see if it works as advertised. , AI may take over your favorite hobby.Google DeepMind, the company's artificial intelligence division, announced the new…

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The 2024 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists have been announced, and include classics like Resident Evil, Asteroids, and Guitar Hero. Sponsored by the Rochester, New York-based Strong National Museum of Play, the museum is said to be the only collection-based museum in the world dedicated solely to the study of play. The World Video Game Hall of Fame is an international hall of fame that exhibits video games within the venue. The Strong is pleased to announce the 2024 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists. Fans can vote for Asteroids, Elite, Guitar Hero, Metroid, Myst, Neopets, Resident…

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The National League West might be the most interesting division to play this season. Not only does it have the best player in baseball in Shohei Ohtani, it also boasts perhaps the best team in the sport (in theory). And with more than $1 billion in guaranteed contracts spent on free agents this winter, the biggest target is on the backs of the Dodgers, whose 2023 season ended abruptly in New York.But the National League West isn't just a Dodgers show. The D-backs, who eliminated the division's powerhouse in the postseason last year, are hoping to live up to the…

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The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to create a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and other consumer products that rely on Internet connectivity.The vote checks a key element of the Biden administration's overall effort to label smart devices such as fitness trackers, garage door openers and thermostats to help consumers buy products that are less susceptible to cyberattacks. It is something.Smart products that meet certain cybersecurity standards and are subject to the rules will receive a label similar to the ENERGY STAR mark, which indicates that the product is energy efficient. The FCC finalized…

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RAPIDS CITY, South Dakota – He Sapa Otipi, a Native American community organization, announced yesterday that the Rapid City Law and Finance Commission eliminated a contingency that had previously prevented it from accessing $9 million in Vision Funds. It was unanimously resolved to do so, clearing a major financial hurdle.The money had previously been earmarked for building a community center, but an agreement was needed to resolve land issues in West Rapid City.Removing the reserve fund would allow the city to release Vision Fund money to reimburse construction costs.”This is a vision fund to build an Indigenous-led community center in…

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Today, the finalists for the next round of the World Video Game Hall of Fame were announced and include Metroid and several other titles.There will be a total of 12 finalists. Other than Metroid, potential candidates include Asteroids, Elite, Guitar Hero, Metroid, Myst, Neopets, Resident Evil, SimCity, Tokimeki Memorial, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Ultima, and You Don't Know Jack.Fans who want their voices heard can vote for their favorite finalists from March 14th to March 21st. here As part of the “Player's Choice” voting. The three games with the most public votes will form one ballot and join other ballots…

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After years of paralysis, the United States and European Union are moving to regulate social platforms. The EU is taking interim steps to implement a new digital services law that came into effect for all online platforms on February 17th. Some U.S. states are trying to regulate how platforms moderate content, and the Supreme Court is currently considering the constitutionality. Regarding this foray into regulation. Meanwhile, the US Senate is inching closer to approving a bill that would force online platforms to implement additional child safety measures. But these efforts to rein in social media overlook the huge online gaming…

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screenshot: TikTok / KotakuIn case you haven't heard, the U.S. House of Representatives is trying to: Ban short video app TikTok Force it to find a new owner, other than the China-based company ByteDance, to avoid being removed from US app stores due to alleged security risks. Because ByteDance is unlikely to discontinue its hugely popular social media app, millions of Americans will lose a source of entertainment, income, information, and connection if this bill becomes law.Although this has far-reaching implications for many industries, video game creators have had success with this app. When TikTok disappears, A huge loss to…

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