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The bigwigs who want AI-generated NPCs and writing think you’re too dumb to appreciate a good story—don’t prove them right
PC Gamer argues that some senior games-industry figures promoting AI-generated non-player characters and dialogue appear to underestimate players’ appetite for carefully written stories. The article says this matters because narrative quality, character and authored detail remain major reasons people value games, and widespread use of generative AI could encourage cheaper, less distinctive content. It frames…
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The 1967 song Paul Weller and Damon Albarn both agree was the greatest of the 1960s
People say there’s no such thing as the perfect song. But then again, those people can’t have come up against Paul Weller and Damon Albarn…. The post The 1967 song Paul Weller and Damon Albarn both agree was the greatest of the 1960s first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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NFL preseason picks: Rams over 16.5 points and Panthers with the points against Bills
The article offers betting selections for two NFL pre-season fixtures: backing the Los Angeles Rams to score more than 16.5 points against the Kansas City Chiefs, and taking the Carolina Panthers with the points against the Buffalo Bills. It matters mainly to bettors because pre-season results can be unpredictable, with team selections and playing time…
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Hollywood actor seeks help from vicar for series
A Shropshire vicar and environmental campaigner, the Rev Paul Cawthorne, helped Michael Sheen investigate former toxic waste sites for a new BBC documentary. He is calling for a fresh statutory investigation into Stoney Hill landfill near Coalbrookdale after historical records indicated that Monsanto legally disposed of waste there during the 1980s. Cawthorne says testing linked…
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Florin Şerban’s anti-Roma drama wins Locarno’s Golden Leopard
Romanian director Florin Şerban’s “You Don’t Belong Here”, a sombre drama about anti-Roma racism, won the Golden Leopard for best film in the International Competition at the Locarno Film Festival. The win marks a return to major festival recognition for Şerban, whose 2010 debut “If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle” won the Berlinale Grand…
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The Simpsons: Hit & Run’ Fans Finally Have Hope For A Remaster After 23 Years, Thanks To Matt Groening
Matt Groening has suggested that The Simpsons: Hit & Run could return “in some form”, reviving hopes for a remaster, remake or modern re-release of the cult 2003 game. No official announcement has been made, and Simpsons executive producer Matt Selman immediately qualified the remark, but the comment matters because the game has remained unavailable…
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8 Essential Kid-Friendly Video Games
Collider recommends eight accessible games for children, prioritising titles that encourage curiosity, cooperation, creativity and problem-solving while remaining enjoyable for adults. It also stresses that parents should consider reading demands, online features and differing skill levels when choosing games. – Untitled Goose Game: a low-pressure, two-player puzzle game centred on playful mischief and experimentation. -…
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Diego Luna, Nicolas Pereda and Rodrigo Plá Set for Competition at Mexico’s Morelia Film Festival
Mexico’s Morelia International Film Festival will run from 16 to 25 October, with Diego Luna, Nicolás Pereda and Rodrigo Plá among the filmmakers competing for its top Ojo Award. The programme highlights a strong year for Mexican cinema, including work by established figures, first-time directors and women filmmakers, while also reflecting the festival’s emphasis on…
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“I Would Drag It Around Everywhere I Went”: Most Kids Had a Teddy Bear or Favorite Blanket—Vince Gill Had His Guitar
Vince Gill has reflected on a battered childhood guitar that remains one of his most sentimental possessions, using it on the cover of his latest EP, Eighteen Summers. He said he began playing it at about one or two years old and dragged it with him by its cord, illustrating how deeply music shaped him…