GAMING NEWS ROUNDUP: AI DRAMA HITS KINGDOM COME WHILE DISNEY AXES 1,000 JOBS
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Kingdom Come Devs Under Fire for AI Use
Warhorse Studios walked into a buzzsaw during their Reddit AMA for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Fans hammered them with questions about generative AI after reports surfaced that the studio canned a translator to cut costs while leaning on AI tools.
The devs tried to dodge the heat, but gamers weren't having it. When you're making a sequel to one of the most beloved RPGs of recent years, firing real people to save money on AI feels tone-deaf. Especially for a game that built its reputation on authenticity and attention to detail.
Marvel Star Calls Out Disney Over Mass Layoffs
Evangeline Lilly didn't mince words calling Disney's latest round of layoffs "disgusting." The Ant-Man actress slammed the company for axing 1,000 staff members, pointing the finger directly at AI replacing human workers.
Disney's been pushing AI across all their divisions while simultaneously cutting jobs. It's the same pattern we're seeing everywhere in entertainment and gaming. Companies pocket the AI savings while real people lose their livelihoods. At least someone with a platform is calling it out.
Final Fantasy Games Hit Rock Bottom Prices
Multiple Final Fantasy titles are seeing deep discounts across Amazon, Woot, and Best Buy. We're talking about some of the biggest price drops these games have seen.
Perfect timing if you've been waiting to dive into the series or fill gaps in your collection. These sales don't last forever, and Square Enix games rarely stay cheap for long. If you've been on the fence about any FF titles, now's your shot.
The Outer Worlds Gets Grenades After Seven Years
Obsidian decided to add grenades to The Outer Worlds seven years after launch. Along with performance upgrades and other improvements.
Better late than never, but this feels random. The game had its moment back in 2019 as the Fallout alternative everyone wanted. Adding explosives now won't bring back the player base, but at least existing fans get some new toys to play with.
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