https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/16/23964778/fortnite-blocking-outfits-experiences-kids The avatar on the gate was smiling. “Welcome,” it said. It knew them by name. “Good to see you again.” Moments of small talk pulled from data streams and databases: “Heh how was the match? Glad your mum is feeling better.” Encouraging comments in response to wearables: “This is going to be a good … [Read more…]
https://www.marketing-interactive.com/virtual-protest-roblox-ethically-market The authorities should do something. Don’t get me wrong I am all for free speech and the right to protest, and obviously not everyone involved here is a militant but clearly some are. They are intent on trouble and they need to be dealt with. No-one wants to see marches or protests banned but … [Read more…]
https://the-media-leader.com/education-needed-8-things-we-learned-at-the-future-of-gaming/ Don’t get me wrong, I’m proud of where we’ve got to with this. We’re leading the way with our division. We were in early, got the best talent in and pioneered helping our clients with this new space. What the team in “the Arcade” have done is remarkable but we need to get them … [Read more…]
https://www.engadget.com/nicki-minaj-will-be-a-playable-character-in-call-of-duty-051544179.html He remembered coding characters in the old days. There was sculpting the look but the thing he enjoyed most was building the persona, giving the character its behaviours, language, attitudes. Of course things got automated but he could still tinker with the AI. Even working with celebs had been ok. They complained about their … [Read more…]
https://gizmodo.com/xbox-pizza-controllers-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-1850670083 She put the controller down and stretched. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath before the next round started. She liked to think her mindful moment centered her, prepared her for the battle to come. Maybe so, maybe not but it was a habit now. She focused her senses on the city … [Read more…]
https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/30/23780187/sony-mocopi-motion-capture-vr-avatar-us-price-release You try walking with a book balanced on your head. It’s not easy. And you feel stupid. And then there’s the picking things up and putting them down again. Again and again and again. Until you get it “right”. And that’s the point, apparently. There is a “right” way do things. If you’re going … [Read more…]
https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/30/23780549/gulf-war-game-boy-nintendo-nyc There was a box of them. Of course it was poignant but we often smiled as we sorted through the collection. We told stories to each other and the kids as we lifted each one out. Trying to explain what it was, how it worked and what he’d done with them brought memories back. … [Read more…]
https://newatlas.com/vr/meta-quest-3-vr/ Sad. They’re just sad. They don’t even know they’re sad. It’s sad. Their avatars might have the right gear; say the right things (thanks AI) make the right moves (thanks again): but out there in The Other World, they’re sad. And we know they’re sad. They probably haven’t figured out we know who they … [Read more…]
From The Verge: “Riot Games announced Tuesday that it’s delaying the start of the summer season for competitive North American League of Legends after players recently voted “overwhelmingly” for a walkout. The League Championship Series (LCS) summer split was set to kick off on Thursday, but the start of the season is being pushed back by two weeks.” https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/30/23743198/riot-games-delays-league-of-legends-lcs-summer-season-split-walkout-lcspa … [Read more…]
https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/23/23735274/sony-playstation-new-franchises-live-service-games-business They call it “empty nest” as though my strapping son is some sort of fledgling. Watching him pack and then going into his empty room, he is still a presence and a history: T-shirts from recent festivals; files of revision; right back to childhood books we read together. All laid out for us to … [Read more…]