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Arc Raiders’ executive producer admits its developers ‘couldn’t keep pace with the players’ and their need for content, but promises Frozen Trail as the answer
The executive producer of Arc Raiders has acknowledged that the game’s development team has struggled to keep up with the pace at which players are consuming content, leaving the community wanting more between updates. This admission comes as the studio looks to reassure its player base that further substantial content is on the way, addressing…
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Jason Isbell and other musicians file lawsuit against AI software Suno, alleging it copies artists’ identity and style without consent
Musicians including Jason Isbell have filed a lawsuit against AI music platform Suno, alleging that the software lets users copy an artist’s identity and musical style without their consent. The 84-page suit, lodged in a Massachusetts federal court, argues that rather than infringing on specific songs, Suno’s core design allows users to type an artist’s…
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No Law was one of the most exciting games I saw at Gamescom year: a cyberpunk immersive sim that solves one of Deus Ex’s biggest problems
At Gamescom, Eurogamer’s preview highlighted No Law, a cyberpunk first-person immersive sim from Swedish studio Neon Giant, as one of the show’s standout titles. The game distinguishes itself from genre touchstones like Cyberpunk 2077 by casting players as Grey Harkner, a retired soldier drawn back into conflict, and by rejecting the typical dystopian American aesthetic…
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Nearly impossible? How Fairphone built the ethical, repairable Fairphone Gen 6+.
Fairphone, a Dutch smartphone maker newly entered into the US market, has released the $650 Fairphone Gen 6+, a device engineered for longevity and easy self-repair rather than the sealed, glued-together designs typical of most modern handsets. CTO Chandler Hatton says the company’s aim is to let owners “fully own” their device, countering an industry…
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Why AI food looks like that
Restaurants, cafes and food brands are increasingly using AI-generated images to advertise their food, producing a wave of bizarre and unappetising results, from noodle-like pastries and stringy chicken to burgers and burritos riddled with strange lumps and holes. Experts say this “AI slop” phenomenon reveals fundamental weaknesses in how image-generating AI models work, which matters…
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Wayve and Uber steal a march on Waymo with paid self-driving London rides
Wayve and Uber have begun offering paid, self-driving taxi rides in London using a fleet of 15 electric Ford Mustangs fitted with Wayve’s AI driving system, putting them ahead of rival Waymo, which is still in a testing phase in the city. The rides currently require a trained, TfL-licensed safety driver on board to intervene…
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Microsoft’s Project Zenith is a ‘distraction-free Windows experience’ for developers
Microsoft has formally named its developer-focused Windows setup “Project Zenith”, a preconfigured, distraction-free version of Windows 11 aimed at software developers, and confirmed the first hardware to run it. AMD unveiled the launch device at IFA in Berlin: a mini PC built around its Ryzen AI Halo chips, with further devices using different silicon expected…
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Sam Altman apologizes for ‘messy’ GPT-6 Astra rollout that’s locked out paying users
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has apologised for a “messy rollout” of the company’s new GPT-6 Astra model, after paying subscribers found themselves locked out following its launch. The staggered release prioritised enterprise customers with access to OpenAI’s Daybreak cybersecurity platform, leaving many Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise subscribers frustrated at being made to wait, particularly…
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Kemi Badenoch’s defence-spending plan, Wales school stabbing and Sánchez protests dominate
The Tories unveil a plan to raise defence spending to 3% by 2030 funded by welfare cuts, a Pembrokeshire teacher is stabbed by a pupil, and thousands protest against Sánchez in Spain; plus food-stockpiling warnings, Premier League’s return and Gloria Steinem’s final interview.
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Blood of Dawnwalker’s first patch offers relief from buggy tutorials and tight-lipped NPCs, but Rebel Wolves are still working on fixes for the stuttering and shader crash problems
The Blood of Dawnwalker, Rebel Wolves’ Witcher-inspired vampire RPG, has received its first post-launch patch on PC, addressing several quest-blocking bugs and controller issues. The update matters for players currently working through the game, as it clears progression roadblocks and smooths out early-game annoyances, though more serious technical problems flagged only the previous day remain…