… As for Shift Up, this isn’t the first controversy around Stellar Blade: Blood Rain . The game’s announcement trailer caught flak for its gratuitous sexualization of its protagonist Evie , who many players believe looks dramatically younger than the previous game’s main character. …
… Then again, the age or technical prowess for a piece of technology is irrelevant when it comes to modern pricing trends. If it contains a computer chip, then chances are high that the product in question has become more expensive in recent years. …
… After stirring controversy last week, Crystal Dynamics has offered clarity on how exactly generative AI was used in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis ’ development. …
… According to The Game Business , at least one senior decision maker at a retail chain has expressed worry that their stores won't have enough hardware to meet the GTA 6 -driven demand. …
… The controversies With success came controversy. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 had one of its awards rescinded because it had launched with AI-generated background assets that were then quickly patched out. …
… Nintendo also had new hardware to show off. …
… All three publishers have increased prices on their hardware in recent years, and with the ongoing AI-driven memory chip crisis, it's likely that console prices will keep ballooning. …