RespawnFirst https://respawnfirst.com/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:24:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://respawnfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-transparent-32x32.png RespawnFirst https://respawnfirst.com/ 32 32 A Malaysian Politician Might Have Leaked New Concept Art Of Bluepoint’s New Game https://respawnfirst.com/a-malaysian-politician-might-have-leaked-new-concept-art-of-bluepoints-new-game/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:24:49 +0000 https://respawnfirst.com/?p=97893 A Malaysian Politician Might Have Leaked New Concept Art Of Bluepoint's New GameBluepoint’s game, that is a new IP, is a well-guarded secret for a long time. Nothing really came out except one concept art. But thanks to a Malaysian politician, it seems something is finally out…I think. Gobind Singh Deo is a Minister in Malaysia and National Deputy Chairman of DAP, posted a Digital Malaysia promotional […]

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]]> Activision Can Listen In On Players And Use Sound Data To Train Its AI Models https://respawnfirst.com/activision-can-listen-in-on-players-and-use-sound-data-to-train-its-ai-models/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 21:55:25 +0000 https://respawnfirst.com/?p=97896 Yesterday I raised concerns that Activision’s (and other companies) use of generative AI in video game development could lead to more layoffs (1900 jobs lost already). Especially, voice actors and sound designers might be their next target. Today, SAG-AFTRA voice actors announced a strike against companies like Disney, Activision, EA, and Warner Bros. to make […]

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]]> AI Could Lead to More Layoffs at Activision, Audio Engineers and Voice Actors Are Next https://respawnfirst.com/ai-could-lead-to-more-layoffs-at-activision/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 23:31:18 +0000 https://respawnfirst.com/?p=97875 AI Could Lead to More Layoffs at Activision, Audio Engineers and Voice Actors Are NextWe knew Generative AI is affecting many jobs across the gaming industry but now we are starting to see actual layoffs. Earlier, WIRED reported that many Activision employees were laid off after the company started using Generative AI to create game assets. The use of Generative AI started back in January 2023 when Activision approved […]

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]]> Sony Games Will Get Advanced AI Avatar Generation Based On Player Selfies https://respawnfirst.com/sony-games-will-get-advanced-ai-avatar-generation-based-on-player-selfies/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:19:32 +0000 https://respawnfirst.com/?p=97811 Sony Games Will Get Advanced AI Avatar Generation Based On Player SelfiesPersonalization is great in video games, and I think with the rise of AI, we can see some really interesting applications of personalization features such as this new tech from Sony Interactive Entertainment. The makers of PlayStation and the upcoming PS5 Pro, have now published a patent for a tech that allows the player to […]

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]]> No Man’s Sky Is Now PS5 Pro Enhanced, It’s Claimed https://respawnfirst.com/no-mans-sky-is-now-ps5-pro-enhanced-its-claimed/ Sun, 21 Jul 2024 02:31:49 +0000 https://respawnfirst.com/?p=97701 No Man's Sky Is Now PS5 Pro Enhanced, It's ClaimedUpdate: Rumors about a PS5 Pro have intensified over the past few weeks. Insider Gaming has provided an expected release window of September (barring any delays), and now an insider known as “Rythian” claims that Hello Games’ No Man’s Sky will be the very first official game enhanced for the PS5 Pro. Hello Games has […]

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]]> Flintlock Bombs on Steam with Mostly Positive Reviews https://respawnfirst.com/flintlock-bombs-on-steam-with-mostly-positive-reviews/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:37:14 +0000 https://respawnfirst.com/?p=97619 Flintlock Bombs on Steam with Mostly Positive ReviewsFlintlock: The Siege of Dawn is finally out on consoles and PC but the game seems to have bombed on Steam in terms of player count. Flintlock player count is really low for a new release of this magnitude but there is a silver lining here, the reviews are “mostly positive” which might lead to […]

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]]> No, Sony Is Not Blocking Games On Steam Deck https://respawnfirst.com/no-sony-is-not-blocking-games-on-steam-deck/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:35:13 +0000 https://respawnfirst.com/?p=97606 PlayStation games on Steam DeckMy Steam Deck is a God sent but when paired with Sony/PlayStation games it is just on another level. I was really surprised to hear Sony is blocking games on Steam Deck but it turns out, that is not true; at least not completely. Yes, you can still play Sony games on Steam Deck. So […]

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]]> Steam User Told to “Kill Yourself” by Dev Over Honest Game Review https://respawnfirst.com/steam-user-gets-told-to-kill-himself-by-dev-over-honest-game-review/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:01:33 +0000 https://respawnfirst.com/?p=97233 Steam User Gets Told to Kill Himself by Dev Over Honest Game ReviewIn a shocking and disturbing incident, a developer of the game “Coin Pusher Casino” on Steam told a user to “kill yourself” following an honest and critical review of the game. The review, which appears fair and detailed, highlighted significant issues within the game, sparking a severe and inappropriate response from the dev. The user, […]

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]]> Next Bioshock “Ramping Up” Development, Says Cinematic Designer https://respawnfirst.com/next-bioshock-ramping-up-development-says-cinematic-designer/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 18:17:52 +0000 https://respawnfirst.com/?p=97229 Next Bioshock Ramping Up DevelopmentMore than a decade after the release of BioShock Infinite, the series is making a comeback with its development now “ramping up.” Senior cinematic designer Jeff Spoonhower recently took to LinkedIn to announce the exciting news and highlight over 30 open positions at 2K Cloud Chamber, the Montreal-based studio behind the new BioShock project. Spoonhower’s […]

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]]> Tencent Trademarks Its Next Game, “The Grey State” With NFTs https://respawnfirst.com/tencent-trademarks-its-next-game-the-grey-state-with-nfts/ Sat, 06 Jul 2024 23:43:26 +0000 https://respawnfirst.com/?p=97139 Tencent Trademarks Its Next Game, The Grey State With NFTsTencent’s next game is called The Grey State, according to the latest trademark filing from the Chinese mega-corp. The trademark is filed in the US and EU at the moment. Apart from the name of this new title, the only thing we can tell is that The Grey State will have some form of NFTs; […]

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]]> 2K Is Working On Unannounced Remake, Possibly Spec Ops The Line https://respawnfirst.com/2k-is-working-on-unannounced-remake-possibly-spec-ops-the-line/ Sat, 06 Jul 2024 19:12:30 +0000 https://respawnfirst.com/?p=97128 2K Is Working on Unannounced Remake, Possibly Spec Ops The Line2K Games appears to have another remake in the works. The publisher already has several major projects under development, including new entries in the Bioshock, Borderlands, and Mafia franchises. However, recent hints suggest that a beloved title from the past might be getting the remake treatment, with Spec Ops: The Line being a strong contender. […]

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]]> LA Noire Sequel Is A Phycological Thriller Set In 1940s Sowden House https://respawnfirst.com/la-noire-sequel-is-a-phycological-thriller-set-in-1940s-sowden-house/ Sat, 06 Jul 2024 09:29:24 +0000 https://respawnfirst.com/?p=97119 LA Noire Sequel Is A Phycological Thriller Set In 1940s Sowden HouseThe sequel to LA Noire or should I say spiritual successor to LA Noire, is titled Sowden House. The game got confirmed from unexpected source, Freyja Garbett, he music composer for Sowden House. Freya posted on Instagram to not only confirm the title of the game but also reveal that it is a phycological thriller […]

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]]> Most People Supporting AC Shadows Cancellation Petition Aren’t Actually Japanese https://respawnfirst.com/most-people-supporting-ac-shadows-cancellation-petition-arent-actually-japanese/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:40:01 +0000 https://respawnfirst.com/?p=96971 Most People Supporting AC Shadows Cancellation Petition Aren't Actually JapaneseNot too long ago an old statement from late Nintendo CEO Iwata surfaced where he said that “Things that are praised don’t sell – it’s the things that are criticized that sell. It is best to earn a divided response.” The statement fits perfectly on Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows where the game is extremely criticized […]

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]]> This Patent Might Have Just Confirmed PS3 Backwards Compatibility On PS5 https://respawnfirst.com/this-patent-might-have-just-confirmed-ps3-backwards-compatibility-on-ps5/ Sat, 29 Jun 2024 21:12:22 +0000 https://respawnfirst.com/?p=96897 This Patent Might Have Just Confirmed PS3 Backward Compatibility On PS5Sony and Mark Cerny, the architect behind PS4 and PS5, might finally be cracking the code on one of the PlayStation community’s longest-running desires: PS3 backward compatibility on the PS5. A newly found patent could be the key to making this dream a reality. The patent, titled “Backward Compatibility Testing of Software in a Mode […]

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]]> Sony’s New Tech Lets You Create Mini-Games Out Of Your Gameplay https://respawnfirst.com/sonys-new-tech-lets-you-create-mini-games-out-of-your-gameplay/ Sat, 29 Jun 2024 20:23:41 +0000 https://respawnfirst.com/?p=96892 Sony's New Tech Lets You Create Mini-Games Out Of Your GameplaySony Interactive Entertainment is cooking up something pretty cool, if their latest patent is anything to go by. Imagine this: you’re deep in the middle of an intense gaming session, you pull off a legendary clutch or beat a boss fight, pause the game, and not only capture the moment but turn it into a […]

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