Microsoft and ZeniMax union reach "first of its kind" agreement over usage of AI tools in gamedev

“It is crucial that all workers have a voice in what role AI plays in their work.” The news comes as Microsoft push ahead with various “AI”-based game development initiatives. I’d be interested to read the ZWU union’s thoughts on these projects.

December 12, 2023 · 1 min · 42 words · Daniel Juarez

Notes from the Tribes 3: Rivals playtest – it’s fun, but is it Tribes?

Cured, judging fromRivals more palatable monetisation plans, of the myxomatosis that killed it in the first place. At the same time, the playtest build was conspicuously short on much of what makes Tribes reallyfeellike Tribes. Usually as a woefully ill-equipped Light class. There was also a bit less drama in the skiing itself. But I dont just want easiness, I want togo fast. Going fast is the best thing in Tribes!...

December 12, 2023 · 1 min · 146 words · Angela Lam

NYT Connections hint and answers (Tuesday, December 12)

Need a hint for today’s Connections? Read our guide for help with Connections #184 This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today’s solution? Check out theConnections hint for Tuesday 22nd April! It’s calledConnections, and if you haven’t played it before, now’s the time to start. We’ll also explain how to play Connections if this is your first time coming over from Wordle! If not, check just below for the full answer....

December 12, 2023 · 1 min · 134 words · Alexandria Shepard

Original "boomer shooter" Dusk gets free HD remaster, five years in the making

Still, those gibbable demon Klansters certainly look swish. It’s sort of a trash claw grabber that shoots demon energy. Here, have a gander. (I will admit to having used the term non-ironically in articles in the past.) What do you think of the much-abused label at this point? One other other last thing: did you know that it’sDoom’s 30th anniversary? Here’sJohn Romero with more. Final other last thing: Dusk creator David Szymanski isworking on a new game inspired by Manhunt and Condemned....

December 12, 2023 · 1 min · 82 words · Erica Perkins

Starfield will get city maps and "new ways of traveling" next year

The tease was shared viaStarfield’sReddit community. Perhaps they’re adding an ebike for pedalling around cities. It could be anything. City maps would also be a big improvement,given how bad they currently are.

December 12, 2023 · 1 min · 32 words · Scott Fowler

The Day Before early access review: you won't be missed

Does it come as a surprise? Not really, considering the final product wasn’t what they promised - not even close. Instead of an MMO, it wasbarelyan extraction shooter. Consider my words below a record of a rancid time had across its short-lived early access release, then. Then the game asked you to select a server from a list. It never happened for me, instead giving me error code after error code....

December 12, 2023 · 1 min · 213 words · Michelle Dominguez

The Finals best loadout for Light, Medium, and Heavy class

But which should you unlock first so you can make the best possible loadout builds as early as possible? What’s the best loadout in The Finals? For more information on this and the other best loadouts in The Finals right now, keep reading! Despite its small stature, it hits hard, fires fast, and is accurate and easy to use. Precede your fights with a single accurate shot from theStun Gun, and you’ve already won....

December 12, 2023 · 1 min · 156 words · Brian Houston

The RPS Advent Calendar 2023, December 12th

That’s right, today’s finalist in the Advent Calendar knockout is… Ready?Street Fighter 6! Street Fighter 6 does not commit these same mistakes. Then there are all the ways to play SF6.

December 12, 2023 · 1 min · 31 words · Aaron Hernandez

This 180Hz Acer gaming monitor is yours for $109.99

Thanks to Best Buy in the US for a $90 discount.

December 12, 2023 · 1 min · 11 words · Michael Haynes

Wordle hints and answer (#906): How to solve the Tuesday December 12 Wordle

Stuck on today’s Wordle word for December 12? Read our hint or find the answer below! This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today’s solution? Check out theWordle hint and answer for Tuesday 22nd April! Scroll down a bit further and we’ll also reveal today’s Wordle answer for 12/12. Use ourWordle Solver toolto help you figure out the answer to any Wordle in moments! Just pop your current guesses in the grid and watch the tool instantly give you all the potential answers....

December 12, 2023 · 3 min · 444 words · Andrew Estes

How to invite friends in The Finals

Then look in thetop-left of your screento see your Embark ID next to the word “Social”. If you don’t have an Embark ID, go toEmbark Studios' website. Doing this will generate an Embark ID, which you might find in-game by following the above instructions. You may need to verify your Embark accountafter signing in for the first time. There are multiple things you’re able to do to try and fix this bug:

December 11, 2023 · 1 min · 72 words · Christopher Hall

How to solve The Missing Hunter quest in Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora

The hunter was part of an ambush against the RDA but it went wrong. He was separated from the other Na’vi and now you must track him down to help the Aranahe clan. To start with, you’ll be directed toMender’s Cave, north of the Aranahe Hometree. This should be simple enough, just follow the quest marker in your Na’vi vision. Once at Mender’s Cave, there will be a few RDA soldiers to take down....

December 11, 2023 · 2 min · 264 words · Jonathan Hicks

John Romero marks Doom’s 30th birthday by putting out Sigil 2- for free

(Youll need a copy of Doom to run GZDoom, too.) The levels also work as deathmatch maps if you run them in the multiplayer mode. Would have been the “Dark Soulsof FPS games” if it shipped in 1993! Happy 30th birthday, DOOM. I’m grateful to have been a part of this incredible team. Todays tools are amazing, Romero said inour recent look back at Dooms 30 years. Its funny, because I believe that Doom level design has still not been exhausted....

December 11, 2023 · 1 min · 89 words · David Ross