
Someone flipped a switch on Elon Musk's Grok AI so it wouldn't stop banging on about 'white genocide' and South African politics, xAI blames 'an unauthorized modification' but doesn't say who did it
"It’s awfully easy for the people who are in charge of these algorithms to manipulate the version of truth that they’re giving."

An AI James Earl Jones returns as Darth Vader in Fortnite, with permission
Fortnite players can now command Star Wars’ ultimate Sith Lord using their own voices — and hear Darth Vader respond in the iconic tones of actor James Earl Jones. Following Jones’ passing in 2024, Epic Games and Disney have brought his voice back to lif…

Ghost of Yotei Director Vows to Deliver 'A Respectful Representation' of Japan on Par With Ghost of Tsushima
Upon release back in 2020, American developer Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima was generally well-received for its fictionalized depiction of historical Japan. The game’s director Nate Fox recently talked about his commitment to bringing the same kind of…

Fortnite's Darth Vader AI Will Support Your Combat And Wellbeing, But Don't Ask Him About the Younglings
Darth Vader has arrived in Fortnite, and your AI buddy has a death grip on all manner of cool and strange features, including the ability to serenade you (provided you only expect him to sing Star Wars and Disney-related songs).

Epic Says Apple Has Blocked Fortnite's Return to the U.S. App Store — and Now Tim Sweeney Is Tweeting Tim Cook to Complain
Epic’s long-running battle with Apple over the future of Fortnite on iOS devices has taken another turn, with Epic accusing Apple of blocking its Fortnite submission so it can’t release the game to the U.S. App Store.

Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals Preview - Scarlet & Violet's Best Expansion
We've gone hands-on with Pokémon TCG’s Scarlet & Violet expansion, Destined Rivals. Check out our full preview of the set, featuring some of the most beautiful artwork and exciting cards in the Scarlet and Violet series so far.

Sony Live Service Woes Continue as PlayStation Executive Jade Raymond Exits Fairgames Developer After External Test Sparked Concern
Jade Raymond has left Haven Studios, the Sony-owned developer behind online multiplayer shooter Fairgames, and reportedly delayed the game following an external test in yet another blow to PlayStation's live service ambition.