Former BioWare Writer Says AI Results In 'Soulless Dialogue'

A formerBioWarewriter says that BioWare tried using AI to generate in-game quests and dialogue, but the results lacked the soul of human-produced work. While artificial intelligence has been used in the past to procedurally generate in-game environments for titles likeNo Man’s Sky, in the past few years such technology has advanced to the point where developers are now considering its use for things like writing and voice-acting. For example,Nvidia recently announced a new AI programthat can generate NPCs to speak with players in real time, and publishers like Ubisoft have expressed excitement at the possibilities of AI in the gaming industry....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Alexis Curry

Fortnite: How to Visit All Named Locations in a Single Match

Fortnitechallenges are usually pretty simple, often requiring players to head to a specific location and do something as easy as using an emote. This time around, players are tasked with visitingevery named location on the mapin a single match, something that even skilled players may struggle with unless approached at the right angle. Thankfully, finding each location for thisFortnitechallenge should be overwhelmingly easy, as they are all obviously marked on the map....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Tara Taylor

Genshin Impact AEXP Farm Cheat Sheet Will Help All Players

Genshin Impact, the free-to-play gacha RPG, can be a bit of a grind for new players.Learning the systems ofGenshin Impactis essential to maximizing experience and making progress. One key stat is Adventure EXP, which unlocks new content and systems in the game. It is doled out sparingly, so players looking to earn more need to know where to look. One fan has created a handy cheat sheet for AEXP specifically, helping other players grind their stats out more efficiently....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Anthony Nelson

Genshin Impact Fan Points Out Artifact Drop Rate Problem With New Dendro Element

Genshin Impactis known for the variety of anime-inspired playable characters and many unique ways to build them. Artifact pieces have always been one of the most important parts of a character’s build, especially in the latter stages of the game. However, acquiringGenshin Impactartifact pieces with perfect stats is almost impossible due to the game’s multiple RNG layers. Adding a new element to the game would surely have a significant impact to the drop rates of specific artifact pieces....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Austin Harvey

Genshin Impact's Mondstadt Trailer Shows What The Upcoming Anime Might Look Like

Genshin Impact’s most recent Mondstadt video could be teasing some of HoYoverse’s upcoming content. Mondstadt is the only region that was part of the game since its release back in September 2020. At the start of theirGenshin Impactjourney, each player had to find their way to the main city of Mondstadt where they meet a number of memorable characters like Amber, Lisa, Keaya, and Jean. While the new major regions have a much higher quality in terms of content, Mondstadt still remains the favorite location for most players since it’s the first place they were introduced to in their journey to the world of Teyvat....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Rebecca Andrade

God of War Ragnarok: The Lost Sanctuary Walkthrough (Chapter 5)

God of War Ragnarok’s fifth chapter, The Lost Sanctuary, kicks off immediately after Kratos returns to Sindri’s House. Having narrowly escaped from the Tower of Light, the group decides to relax over a warm meal. Things get heated, however, when Kratos dismisses Atreus' talk of the prophecy. RELATED:God Of War Ragnarok: What to Do with Gold Cracks and Wind Spouts Atreus is understandably frustrated by his father’s remarks. He retreats to his room to get some sleep, but, sadly, he doesn’t get any....

June 29, 2025 · 11 min · 2202 words · Traci Bell

Halo AR Filter Launches on Instagram and Facebook

Microsoft’s flagship franchise has given longtimeHalofans plenty of reasons to be excited about the iconic Xbox staple over the past few months. November and December saw the release of the long-awaitedHalo Infiniteas the sixth main-series entry into the series that celebrated its 20th-anniversary last year, and the highly-anticipatedHaloTV series aired its first episodelast week. Now, as part of the celebration surrounding the debut of the live-action series, Microsoft and Paramount+ have partnered with several social media platforms to help fans celebrate the launch....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Linda King

Halo Infinite Clip Shows Why Players Want Collision Changes

Halo Infinite’s multiplayer is now available, launched by surprise in celebration of the 20th anniversary of both Xbox and theHalofranchise. Response to the newHalo’s multiplayer has been robustly positive, but with sharp criticisms. 343 has been quick to respond regarding some of these complaints, like with the frustration overHalo Infinite’s battle pass. Other criticism, however, has gone unaddressed. One of the biggest frequent focuses of the community isHalo Infinite’s lack of player collision....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Lori Walsh

Honkai: Star Rail Leak Reveals New Simulated Universe Curios for Version 1.6

Summary A newHonkai: Star Railleak is teasing a batch of sixteen new Curios reportedly coming to the popular Simulated Universe game mode with Version 1.6. Since the game’s official launch earlier this year, the roguelike game mode has become one of the most popular features within the sci-fi RPG. HoYoverse has regularly rolled out new updates to Simulated Universe, includingStar Rail’s massive “Swarm Disaster” updatewith Version 1.3 adding a new Path and special challenges to the game mode....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Melissa Lee

How Borderlands 4 Could Double Down on a Series Tradition

Summary If there’s one thing that theBorderlandsfranchise has never been short on, it’s personality. Developer Gearbox Software establishedBorderlands' signature style from the very start, with its abundance of unique weapons and absurd sense of humor. At the center of everyBorderlandsgame, however, are its characters, and few are as important as the vault hunters. These intrepid explorers are more than just the series' playable characters, they’re essential facets ofBorderlands' overarching narrative....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Kevin Garcia

Joss Whedon Didn't Understand Loki

With theLokiTV series concluding its first season on Disney Plus, the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most infamous trickster has once again become a prominent figure in pop culture. While Loki has always been one of the most beloved MCU villains since his debut, the last time he received such a massive spike in popularity was nearly a decade ago now, with the release ofThe Avengers. The firstAvengersfilm, written and directed by Joss Whedon, was released all the way back in 2012....

June 29, 2025 · 5 min · 1059 words · Amy Evans

Kevin Feige Reveals How He Convinced Oscar Isaac To Join Moon Knight

Oscar Isaac is no stranger to starring in blockbuster franchises after playing roles in theStar Warssequel trilogy and inX-Men: Apocalypse. Now gearing up to star in Marvel Studios’Moon Knightseries, a project based on the comic book hero who first debuted back in 1975, Marvel boss Kevin Feige believed Isaac to be the perfect fit to bring the character to life, as he has now shared how he convinced Isaac to join the exciting MCU project....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Christopher Perkins

Like Batman, Ghost of Tsushima 2's Jin Should Stick to the Shadows

Summary Ghost of Tsushimawas among the most striking new franchises introduced during the last console generation. This can be attributed in large part to its stunning presentation. When Jin fights as a Samurai, the game’s visual style mimics that of an Akira Kurosawa film, making every engagement, significant or otherwise, feel epic. The majesty of this combat is matched in the wayGhost of Tsushima’s world is depicted. While Samurai-style combat is often visually compelling inGhost of Tsushima, its stealth, which is more central to the plot, unfortunately lacks the same pizzazz....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 666 words · Jared Rodriguez