News - Nintendo Explains Why Classic Pokemon Games Are Releasing Differently: "We Th
The Pokemon Company and Nintendo made the surprise announcement that Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are coming to Nintendo Switch next week, but some fans are puzzled by the unusual standalone release of these retro Game Boy Advance classics. While a Nintendo FAQ did little to elaborate on why these games aren't coming to Nintendo Switch Online, the official word is fascinating regardless.
One prompt in the Nintendo Support FAQ reads, "Why are you handling these classic games differently?" The answer states: "In celebration of 30 years of Pokémon, we thought it would be fun to return to the ultimate versions of the original Pokemon adventures in the Kanto region with these special releases." It's a response that largely dodges the core concern of the question.
In the FAQ, Nintendo also stated that it "thought users will appreciate the ultimate versions of those original adventures" rather than releasing the original Red and Blue for Game Boy. When addressing whether those original versions would be a part of Nintendo Switch Online, the FAQ simply lists every Pokemon spin-off title already in the Nintendo Classics library, adding that the company has "nothing to announce regarding any other potential titles."
News - The Internet Isn’t Safe For Resident Evil Requiem Fans Right Now
Resident Evil Requiem looks set to end the month on a high note, and if you're looking to dig into the new mainline chapter's gory lore, now might be a good time to log off. Reports are coming in that physical editions of the new survival-horror game have made their way into the hands of players ahead of its planned February 27 release date. If history has proven anything, it's only a matter of time before footage is uploaded to various channels.
"I can personally verify there is at least one person out there who bought Resident Evil Requiem from a store selling early," reliable Resident Evil leaker Dusk Golem posted online. "If one person has been able to get it early, then some others will too, so officially, floodgates are open but it may take a couple days before anything starts leaking."
Capcom has also addressed the leaks and has asked players not to share any spoilers for the game before or after launch. It added that its legal department is currently issuing takedown notices for any content that has already appeared online so as to preserve the day-one experience for players.
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News - Todd Howard Says AI Is "Certainly Not A Fad," But Bethesda Isn't Using It For
Is AI being used by The Elder Scrolls 6 developer Bethesda Game Studios? Yes, but maybe not in the way you think. Todd Howard chatted about the divisive topic on the Kinda Funny Gamescast, noting that AI is "certainly not a fad." That said, the Starfield and Fallout 4 game director expressed that Bethesda is "being incredibly cautious" and isn't utilizing it at all for creative generation, like making quests or producing art.
Spotted by GamesRadar, Howard discussed how AI is constantly changing and Bethesda sees "it as a tool, like an analyst [to] look at the data in our games." Howard noted this analytical side is where the studio is seeing the upside with AI as "it can help us get better at some big data tasks that just take us a lot of time." That, in turn, lets them get "onto the creative stuff," according to Howard. Once again, he believes in "handcrafted human intention," something he touched upon before in December.
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News - EA Sports FC Uses AI For Commentary, EA Confirms
Electronic Arts is using artificial intelligence to help build the commentary system in EA Sports FC 26, including replicating certain player names in commentator Guy Mowbray's voice with his permission. The technology reportedly helps deal with the huge scale of the modern game, but the main match commentary is still recorded by human broadcasters.
"AI has long been part of our development pipeline--from animation to gameplay systems--and continues to support our teams in making better, more responsive football experiences," EA said in a statement talking to BBC Sports. "But when it comes to commentary and content, it's always a collaboration with our talent--not a replacement.”
Commentary in sports games has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. In sports franchises, from Madden to WWE 2K games, players are now immersed in every move, even blunt criticism.
News - All Star Fishing Codes And How To Redeem Them
Need some extra gems in Star Fishing? There’s a good chance that you need that extra boost or a little more cash to afford the next tier of equipment. If so, you can type in the currently available codes to earn limited-time rewards. While cash is almost exclusively equipment or quest-related, the gems are the true treasure, as you can exchange them for either potions or tools to create perfect rings that greatly boost your stats.
After entering these Star Fishing codes, you’ll have enough gems and cash to get you started. However, to finish the various quests, you’ll likely need to learn which fishing spots have the Star Fishing star locations you require for that particular task. This Roblox game is constantly expanding, too, and with each update, a new code will appear that you can redeem for even more bonus cash and gems.
Getting enough cash and gems is needed to get better gear and fish in areas that have rarer stars.
Active Star Fishing codes
Below are all of the active Star Fishing codes available for you to enter right this minute:
