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Pokemon Green’s iconic starter scene has been remade in 3D with AI, and I really wish it hadn’t: “Forever haunted”

• AI recreated Pokémon Green's classic starter selection scene in 3D
• Writer says the result left them "forever haunted"
• Highlights ongoing debate over AI reinterpreting nostalgic retro game visuals

A content creator has used AI to recreate the iconic starter Pokémon selection scene from Pokémon Green in 3D, updating the classic 1996 sprite-based moment with modern generative visuals. The GamesRadar+ writer covering the clip says they wish the recreation had never been made, describing themselves as "forever…

Joke Game Priced at 200 Dollars Rakes In $1.3 Million on Steam Before Thousands of Players Refund It

• Teen's $200 joke game "sold" $1.3m, mostly refunded within Steam's return policy.
• Nearly all 6,717 buyers were from China; most refunded unplayed.
• Developer kept only about $2,045 and suspects points-farming or laundering.

An 18-year-old developer's joke Steam game, priced at the platform's maximum of $200, briefly appeared to earn over $1.3 million before nearly all buyers refunded it, leaving him with just over $2,000. Michael Major created "This Game Costs 200 Dollars" as a follow-up to a similar prank title,…

PSA: Final Fantasy XIV Getting Switch 2 Update To Address Prolonged Loading

• Switch 2 version of FFXIV has a prolonged loading screen bug
• Delays hit during instanced duties, revivals and teleports
• Square Enix is testing a fix, release planned soon

Final Fantasy XIV Online's newly released Switch 2 version has a bug causing prolonged loading screens, but Square Enix says a fix is already being tested. The issue affects an MMO launch that players have been eager to try on Nintendo's new console, and while not uncommon for…

7 Beast of Reincarnation Tips You Need To Know

Beast of Reincarnation's mechanics are deeper than you think, and we show off 7 tips and tricks that can change the way you play the game.

Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA

• Saudi-led group, including Jared Kushner's firm, completes $55bn EA takeover
• Largest-ever leveraged buyout; EA takes on $20bn of debt
• Fans and analysts fear censorship, cost-cutting and layoffs under new owners

The $55bn sale of gaming giant Electronic Arts (EA) to a Saudi-led investor group, including the kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, has been completed, taking the company private. Believed to be the largest leveraged buyout in history, the deal has raised concerns among…

DJI’s Latest Osmo Action 6 8K Video Camera Drops to $308 During the AliExpress Back to School Sale

• DJI Osmo Action 6 camera discounted to $308.23 via AliExpress code
• Normally $439 elsewhere, including Amazon
• Features 8K recording, waterproofing to 20m, and 50GB storage

DJI's Osmo Action 6 8K action camera (Standard Combo) has been discounted to $308.23 on AliExpress via the seller FlyingFlightStore, using the code "USSR40" for an additional $40 off. This is well below the standard $439 price charged elsewhere, including on Amazon, making it a notable saving for…

Big Walk Just Hit A Major Milestone On PS Plus

It's been nearly seven years since developer House House released its breakthrough title, Untitled Goose Game. The company's follow-up, a co-op puzzle-solving game called Big Walk, is out now, and it's already achieved an unexpected critical milestone on PlayStation Plus Essential. As reported by GameSpot's sister site Metacritic,…

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Reportedly Cut a Scene With a Fan-Favorite Daredevil Character And It Might’ve Fixed a Plot Hole

• Deleted scene reportedly had Claire Temple protect Spider-Man's secret identity
• Cut footage may have explained why Peter stayed masked in hospital
• Brand New Day is a box office and critical smash regardless

Spider-Man: Brand New Day reportedly had a deleted scene featuring Rosario Dawson's Claire Temple that could have resolved a fan-noticed inconsistency in the film. In the finished cut, Peter Parker is shown unmasked in hospital after being shot while protecting Jean Grey, raising questions about strangers learning his…

Halo: Campaign Evolved Reportedly Had a Troubled Development That Impacted a Now-Canceled Multiplayer Project

• Report alleges troubled development behind Halo: Campaign Evolved
• Mismanagement reportedly led to a multiplayer Halo project's cancellation
• Crunch and scrapped features resulted, despite decent overall reception

A report from Halo insider Rebs Gaming alleges that Halo: Campaign Evolved endured a troubled development cycle, with unrealistic deadlines and mismanagement at Halo Studios reportedly leading to the cancellation of a separate multiplayer Halo project so staff could be redirected to finish the remake. The claims, attributed…