August 13 update. This post, first published on August 11, has been updated with more details about Apple’s upcoming event and revised pre-order date. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro will be announced on Wednesday, September 9, according to a new report. Regular readers will know that I’ve been saying that for weeks, and even researched … Read more
The ride-sharing “Stimulator” was revealed almost two weeks ago in a short trailer showcasing its gig economy driving simulation satire. But most people probably didn’t find out until its former head writer accused publisher Saber Interactive of replacing it with ChatGPT “midway through development.” Saber Interactive continued to deny that claim, but now its CEO … Read more
Earlier this week, Stella Sacco, former lead writer at Saber Interactive, claimed on social media that the company had “replaced me with ChatGPT mid-development” of the Rideshare game “Stimulator,” that “all rider voices [in the game] they were AI” and that “they either changed direction at some point or they’re not revealing it on Steam.” … Read more
Although Google still has its Made by Google event scheduled for later that evening, the company went ahead and announced what it has in store for the launch of its Pixel 11. The livestream itself will serve as a more hands-on, celebrity-sponsored event, primarily as a showcase of what Gemini AI can bring to the … Read more
Last week, I spent about ten hours of my limited time here on God’s Green Earth playing King’s Field: The Ancient City, the fourth game in a series from developer FromSoftware. Today, FromSoftware is best known, of course, for Dark Souls and Elden Ring, but King’s Field 4 is a fascinating look at the lead-up … Read more
According to Warner Bros., a Hogwarts Legacy sequel is actively in development. The studio confirmed in a recent earnings report that a “second installment” of Hogwarts Legacy is in the works. No details were provided on what the game will look like or when it might release, but it appears to be a serious focus … Read more
Microsoft has announced a pair of highly detailed Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition 3D-molded Xbox controllers, which look as gruff and grizzled as you’d expect. The offering is headlined by the Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition, which features charred black 3D sculpted grips and a blood red core. Then there’s Gears of War: … Read more
There’s also a roguelike-inspired single-player mode. Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition will be released for PS5 on October 1. This is almost exactly a year after the release of the base game. The Complete Edition is a true update with a lot of new content. First up, there’s a new narrative expansion called Echoes of … Read more
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 runs quite well and looks solid on Nintendo’s console. You’d think fans would be happy with that, and to be fair, many are happy, but some are bothered that this new port, in their eyes, seems better optimized than what’s available on other platforms. And Bethesda … Read more
When I first bought the Pixel 11 Pro this week, it was clear to me that this was one of those years of refinement, at least when it came to hardware. Aesthetically, the phones are as beautiful as ever, with Google’s signature camera bar and a bright, colorful back glass. There are small updates, like … Read more