CD Projekt wants to use AI in development 'but not replace people'

Star Wars fans have gotten used to every new story focusing on some hero making bold strides for the good of the galaxy, from Luke to Rey, and even more subtle takes like the antifascist radicalization story of Andor. But some have realized that perhapsThe Mandalorian may be less of a heroic tale than it seems.

Star Citizen, the in-development space simulator from Cloud Imperium Games, has launched its first free-to-play “Free Fly” event of 2024, giving players the chance to try the game out without spending a penny. 

Getting and using Aideen Tokens in can feel a little strange at first, especially if you have not progressed enough through the main questline. Aideen Tokens and the Aideen Amusement Park, where they are normally used at, were introduced with the arrival of Version 2.0. In fact, they are directly related to the release of Penacony in , as they provide entertainment via mini-games and offer you tips on a special type of treasure hunt.

Fresh off the first behind-the-scenes episode for Rise of the Ronin, Team Ninja also shared new details on the game’s three big cities – Yokohama, Kyoto and Edo – on the PlayStation Blog.

Polish developer People Can Fly, which is arguably best known for making the third-person co-op shooter Outridersand first-person-shooter Bulletstorm, has confirmed that it’s laid off a number of its staff. A spokesperson described the situation as “unfortunate.”

Outriders and Bulletstorm developer People Can Fly has joined the long list of developers and companies in the games industry that have been hit with layoffs, less than a month into 2024. As per a report by Kotaku, the studio has laid off over 30 people.

Game developer People Can Fly has laid off around thirty developers from an unannounced Square Enix game codenamed Project Gemini. The news was broken yesterday by Kotaku, which obtained an email sent by Development Director Adam Alker to his fellow employees. Alker chalked the layoffs to budget limitations and a decision to shrink the game's scope.

This year has already gotten off to a rocky start for developers who are still experiencing the wave of layoffs that plagued 2023.

CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting a direct sequel in the form of a comic book instead of another video game. The game was originally released in 2015 and is considered one of the best fantasy RPGs because of its deep lore, complex characters, and side quests that feel just as important as the main one.

A California startup using artificial intelligence (AI) and satellites to spot fire and weather risks on power lines, AiDash, reported on Tuesday it had raised $50 million in new funding, reflecting Silicon Valley efforts to create products that help energy companies adapt to climate change.

Palworld developer Pocketpair has released an update for the Xbox and Windows PC version of the game that addresses some of the issues players are having.

We’ve almost done it, everyone. January — the hardest month — is almost done. But before it is, we’ve got a lot of TV to watch.