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Discord confirms global age verification rollout, will trigger default restricted settings next month
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (522+ words) Jamie has been writing about videogames for over seven years and previously served as deputy editor at The Loadout before joining the PCGamesN news team. He's armed with a degree in broadcast journalism and a deep knowledge of multiplayer shooters…...
Roblox brings 4D creation tools to its open-source AI model, and it looks about as good as you'd expect
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (620+ words) Aaron isn't only a Guides Writer at PCGamesN, they're also an embattled League of Legends veteran (one of their top five red flags). Unsurprisingly, they're also a bit of a TFT savant. When they're not taking to the Rift or…...
Take-Two boss says gen-AI has played "zero part" in GTA 6's creation, even though his studios are "embracing" it more widely
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (788+ words) Jamie has been writing about videogames for over seven years and previously served as deputy editor at The Loadout before joining the PCGamesN news team. He's armed with a degree in broadcast journalism and a deep knowledge of multiplayer shooters…...
Sony patents AI-generated podcasts featuring characters from its games, and I was just sick in my mouth
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (376+ words) Kratos and Aloy might let you know when it's time for a software update if Sony implements its newly patented generative AI podcasts. So, if you love open-world games and are making your way through Horizon: Forbidden West, Aloy might…...
OpenAI could ditch Nvidia GPUs, handing a lifeline to PC gamers desperately seeking affordable cards
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (242+ words) The ChatGPT-maker has apparently been seeking alternatives to Nvidia GPUs since last year, as it looks to use more specialized chips. The reason for this potential shift in demand is that while Nvidia GPUs remain dominant for training AI models,…...
This monstrous Nvidia GPU just broke a world record, despite having a hole in it
1+ week, 1+ day ago (244+ words) By smashing together two graphics cards, Brazilian GPU modders have not only resurrected a dead RTX 5070 Ti but made it a record-breaker. What do you do if you find you have a dead Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti on your hands?...
As complaints mount, Fortnite has formed a new "strike team" of devs to tackle the battle royale's biggest problems
1+ week, 3+ day ago (387+ words) Jamie has been writing about videogames for over seven years and previously served as deputy editor at The Loadout before joining the PCGamesN news team. He's armed with a degree in broadcast journalism and a deep knowledge of multiplayer shooters…...
AMD just got accused of using AI-generated code that's full of "AI slop"
1+ week, 3+ day ago (322+ words) After submitting a new patch for open source video and audio encoding tool, FFmpeg, a user noted the code looked like unchecked AI. AMD has just been directly accused of submitting AI-generated code that hasn't been checked properly by a…...
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has stirred the Steam pot again, calling out Valve's "30% junk fee"
1+ week, 3+ day ago (241+ words) In his latest remarks about Valve's storefront, the Epic boss likens Steam commissions to "a car dealership demanding 30% of gas purchases." While you'd imagine that Sweeney's stance would resonate with gamers and have an impact due to Epic's past victories…...
Stardew Valley's creator admits he announced Haunted Chocolatier too early, but says he's "been very productive lately"
1+ week, 4+ day ago (565+ words) Ken is a news writer for PCGamesN. He wants to play everything that comes out, but keeps finding himself back on old favorites. As such, you'll find him covering the latest updates for FFXIV and Terraria, and diving deep into…...