Topic: developer relations
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‘Horses’: Why the Year's Most Controversial Game Disappoints
The game 'Horses' was banned from major platforms, sparking a debate about censorship and corporate control that overshadowed discussion of its quality. Despite public sympathy for the developers, the game itself is criticized as a narrative and thematic disappointment, using shock value without ...
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App Developer Sues Apple Over Continuity Camera 'Sherlocking'
Reincubate is suing Apple, alleging it copied the core technology of the Camo webcam app to create its own Continuity Camera feature after initially supporting the app. The lawsuit claims Apple's actions were anticompetitive, designed to lock users into its ecosystem by disadvantaging the cross-p...
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Planet Centauri Devs Say Game is 'Cursed' After New Steam Bug
Planet Centauri's 1.0 launch was hindered by a Steam bug that blocked release notifications to wishlisters, reducing its initial visibility significantly. Valve offered a Daily Deal to compensate, but it coincided with Valve's major hardware announcement, which overshadowed the promotion and led ...
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ChatGPT's Allure: The Rise of Its Most Addictive Era
OpenAI will allow verified adult users to generate mature content, including erotica, in a significant policy shift from previous restrictions. CEO Sam Altman describes this change as part of a "freedom for adults" philosophy, moving away from acting as moral police for users. This update could d...
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Epic Games: Apple Scared Users Away From Rival App Stores
The Epic Games Store saw a significant increase in iOS downloads after Apple simplified the third-party app installation process, reducing user drop-off rates from 65% to 25% following iOS 18.6. Apple's updated user experience removed misleading warnings and streamlined the installation from 15 s...
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Windows 11's New AI Agent Raises Security Concerns Over Personal Data
Microsoft is testing "Agent Workspace" in Windows 11, allowing AI agents to access user directories like Desktop and Pictures, which raises privacy and security concerns. The feature operates in a separate session with its own user profile and permissions, enabling AI agents to perform tasks auto...
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Windows at 40: Microsoft's AI Challenge
Microsoft faces user resistance as it aggressively integrates AI into Windows 11, reminiscent of the controversial Windows 8 redesign, raising concerns about alienating its vast user base. User feedback and social media responses show widespread frustration, with many criticizing the AI features ...
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Xbox Dev Kit Prices Are Soaring
Microsoft is raising the price of its Xbox Development Kit from $1,500 to $2,000, a 33% increase, as part of broader price hikes on consoles and subscriptions. The company attributes the increases to macroeconomic factors, including tariffs on Chinese imports, and is working to shift production o...
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Xbox Boss: Game Pass Receiving Biggest Ever Investment This Year
Microsoft is making its largest-ever investment in Xbox Game Pass in 2024, focusing on expanding the library with diverse games and has signed first-time deals with over 50 developers. The service sees strong recurring interest from developers, with over 150 partners returning to include future p...
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