Topic: community backlash
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Larian CEO Denies AI Use in Divinity, Vows No Job Cuts
Larian Studios founder Swen Vincke has firmly clarified that the upcoming *Divinity* game will contain no AI-generated content and the studio has no plans to replace team members with AI. The controversy stemmed from a misinterpreted interview about using AI for exploratory tasks like brainstormi...
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Starbreeze Addresses Payday 2 DLC Price Backlash
Starbreeze Studios reversed a controversial 44% price increase for Payday 2's Infamous Collection DLC and apologized after community backlash, admitting to a failure in internal coordination and communication. The company clarified the price hike was not intended to push players toward a new subs...
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Wikipedia's Next Crisis: Losing a Generation
Wikipedia's volunteer editor community is resisting innovations like AI-generated summaries, creating a tension between the need to evolve for new audiences and a deep-seated institutional reluctance to change. A widening generational gap threatens Wikipedia's relevance, as its text-heavy format ...
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Ball Hogs and 'Wannabe Messis' Ruining Rematch Matches
Rematch, a soccer-inspired multiplayer game, is facing player backlash due to individuals refusing to pass the ball, prioritizing solo playstyles over teamwork, particularly among users of the $10 Ronaldinho skin and anime-inspired avatars. Community discussions highlight frustration with "ball-h...
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