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AI-upscaled Total War: Shogun 2 remaster sparks backlash on Steam

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A remastered version of the game Total War: Shogun 2, which utilizes AI upscaling, has faced significant backlash from players on Steam. Critics have pointed out that the original version of the game has been delisted, forcing players to purchase the new $10 upgrade. This has led to a wave of negative reviews on the Steam platform. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates player resistance to AI-driven product changes when perceived as exploitative or detrimental to the original experience.

RANK_REASON Product release with significant negative user reception.

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AI-upscaled Total War: Shogun 2 remaster sparks backlash on Steam

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 AI-upscaled Total War: Shogun 2 remaster blasted in Steam reviews as the original gets delisted The new version is a $10 upgrade 📰 Source: Latest from GamesRa

    🎮 AI-upscaled Total War: Shogun 2 remaster blasted in Steam reviews as the original gets delisted The new version is a $10 upgrade 📰 Source: Latest from GamesRadar+ 🔗 Link: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/total-war/ai-upscaled-total-war-shogun-2-remaster-blasted-in-steam-reviews…

    LINKS gamesradar.com/…/ai-upscaled-total-war-sh…

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