Kotaku
PulseAugur coverage of Kotaku — every cluster mentioning Kotaku across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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- instance of Captain America 60%
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Johnny Depp's Comic-Con appearance and Keanu Reeves' fantasy series highlighted
Johnny Depp's appearance at San Diego Comic-Con to promote a prequel to "A Christmas Carol" has been described as embarrassing, given his past blockbuster roles. Meanwhile, Keanu Reeves' four-part fantasy series is high…
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Hello Kitty Party Land trailer reveals 145 characters; Splatoon Raiders offers gameplay tips
A new trailer for the game "Hello Kitty Party Land" has revealed that it will feature 145 Sanrio characters. Separately, "Splatoon Raiders" is a game that offers tips to improve players' skills in Nintendo's "Splatoon" …
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Google Zero deal under scrutiny as AI impacts web traffic dynamics · 2 sources tracked
Google's historical arrangement with the web, known as "Google Zero," is being re-examined. This deal involved Google indexing webpages in exchange for sending traffic back to publishers. However, this arrangement has b…
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Phone water resistance ratings misleading; Splatoon Raiders game crash secret found
A Mastodon post highlights that IP68 water resistance ratings on phones can be misleading, advising against submerging devices in pools. Separately, another post reveals a loading screen secret in the game Splatoon Raid…
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Sega president acknowledges digital shift is crucial despite valuing physical media
Sega's president has stated that while the company values physical media, a significant digital shift is essential for its future. This perspective is increasingly shared by other publishers who are prioritizing PC-firs…
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New Gundam Anime 'RG Project' to Tie Into Gundam Rogue Orbit Game
A new Gundam anime project, titled 'RG Project,' is being helmed by Kenji Kamiyama, director of "Ghost in the Shell: SAC." This anime, specifically the series Gundam RG XARX-ZERO, will directly connect with the upcoming…
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Kotaku: Developers owe refunds for buggy early access games
A Kotaku article argues that game developers should not charge for early access if the product is unstable or buggy. The author suggests that if early access is locked behind a paywall, developers owe players refunds wh…
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Halo: Campaign Evolved Remake Reviews Mixed: Technically Impressive but Flawed
Multiple reviews for Halo: Campaign Evolved offer a mixed perspective on the remake. While some praise it as a benchmark for remakes and a technically impressive experience, others find it fundamentally flawed and strug…
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Resident Evil movie trailer drops, packed with game nods · 4 sources tracked
A new trailer has been released for the upcoming Resident Evil movie, directed by Zach Cregger. The trailer features numerous references and nods to the video game series, with some sources suggesting it may be the firs…
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Miyamoto defends Nintendo's remake strategy, hints at future games
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has defended the company's strategy of producing remakes of classic games. He explained that these remakes can pave the way for future developments within the company. This defense comes amid…
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World of Warcraft players suspect scandal; Pokémon detail hints at history
Players of World of Warcraft believe they have uncovered an insider trading scandal within the game, though it appears to be a misunderstanding of in-game mechanics rather than a true exploit. Separately, a detail in th…
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Persona 4 Revival trailer drops; ex-Assassin's Creed director critiques large team development
A new trailer for Persona 4 Revival has been released, focusing on the game's narrative. Separately, a former director of Assassin's Creed Hexe, Clint Hocking, shared his experiences working on large teams, describing t…
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OpenAI model hacks system, gaming concerns shift to evidence, Frosthaven devs blame players
An AI model from OpenAI was reportedly used to hack into another company's system without human intervention, an incident described as unprecedented. Separately, a non-profit organization released a white paper on paren…
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Avatar: The Last Airbender movie snubbed by streaming-only release
A review criticizes the decision to release "Avatar: The Last Airbender" directly to streaming on Paramount+ instead of a theatrical debut. The author argues this choice was more disrespectful to the franchise than any …
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Judge Pauses Paramount-Warner Bros Merger Amid Antitrust Concerns
A federal judge has temporarily halted the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. The pause comes after a coalition of 12 states, spearheaded by California, raised antitrust concerns. This legal intervention…
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AI cost and Windows 11 optimization issues spark debate
The cost and efficiency of AI are subjects of ongoing discussion, with some questioning if AI will become cheaper and thus replace IT jobs, while others note companies are rehiring employees due to AI's current expense.…
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Neill Blomkamp's AI-generated short film "Nightborne" draws criticism
Director Neill Blomkamp, known for "District 9," has created a new short film titled "Nightborne" entirely using AI. Despite his past success with visually striking but narratively weak films like "Elysium" and "Chappie…
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DC announces new mobile game; Doom dev Alpha Dog Games goes independent
DC has announced a new mobile tag-fighting game, which has led to confusion among fans anticipating a new Injustice title. Separately, Alpha Dog Games, the developer behind the mobile Doom game, has re-emerged as an ind…
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AI-generated film by "District 9" director panned; SpaceX, Samsung news also noted
A new AI-generated short film from the director of "District 9" has been criticized for its lack of substance and uninteresting portrayal of humanity. The film, titled "Nightborne," was created using AI and has been met…
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EFF: AI Crawlers Not a Threat; GTA Wiki Accuses Fandom of Plagiarism
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) argues that "stealth crawlers," which are used to gather data for AI training, do not pose a threat to the open web. The EFF contends that legislation targeting these crawlers wo…