Topic: industry critique
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Meet Stanley Baxton: BAFTA Breakthrough Star
Stanley Baxton, a solo game designer known for satirical, horror, and queer-themed interactive fiction, has been named a BAFTA Breakthrough star for his impactful work that challenges mainstream conventions. His selection validates the importance of representing marginalized communities and creat...
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Humanoid Robot Bubble Will Burst, Warns Top Roboticist
Renowned roboticist Rodney Brooks warns that massive investments in humanoid robots are misguided, criticizing the use of video-based training as unrealistic due to the immense complexity of replicating human biology. Brooks highlights a critical data deficit for touch sensation in robotics and p...
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Xbox Gamers Play More: The Surprising Reason Why
Xbox users, influenced by Xbox Game Pass, engage with a wider variety of games, averaging nearly six different titles in August 2025, compared to fewer on PS5 and Steam. Despite playing more games, Xbox users spend fewer total hours gaming on average than PS5 or Steam players, indicating a patter...
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