PlayStation used its most recent State of Play showcase to make it clear where its focus is. After a series of costly live-service stumbles, it’s getting back to focusing on premium, narrative-driven, single-player games. That statement was made clear with how it started and ended the hourlong show. …
… The terms of the settlement with Breathitt County School District were not disclosed, but plaintiffs’ attorneys Lexi Hazam, Previn Warren, Chris Seeger, and Ronald Johnson said in a statement, “our focus remains on pursuing justice for the remaining 1,200 school districts who have filed cases.” “We… …
… People buy a PlayStation to play God of War or The Last of Us, not the ill-fated Concord or whatever Fairgames is. The State of Play needs to make it clear that Sony has moved on from those mistakes, and is ready to focus on what it does best. …
… June 2nd PlayStation State of Play, 5PM ET Sony’s next State of Play virtual showcase kicks off on June 2nd at 5PM ET, and it could be a big one. …
Sony ended its big State of Play showcase with a major reveal: the next God of War. …
… A few buzzwords or bold statements lend an air of high-tech legitimacy that erases nuance. In Silicon Valley, you can see it in tech bros who attend peptide parties or subscribe to Bryan Johnson’s brand of longevity-focused biohacking. …
… We wrap up discussing Demis Hassabis’ proclamation that AGI and the singularity is near, which got surprisingly little stage time one sentence for such a bold statement. …
… Meta and other groups that oppose the AG’s approach say the outcomes he’s seeking are counterproductive. “The demands that are being made in New Mexico are ill-informed and provide massive additional exposure for other kinds of exploitation,” said Maureen Flatley, president of Stop Child Predators,… …
… But look at the issues that most campaigns are focused on, and AI is far less prevalent, experts say. …
… This isn’t new for Nintendo — in fact, playing things safe is a defining trait of the company’s current era. …