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Vague Patch Notes: Learning to hate the MMORPGs you love
- The author discusses learning to dislike aspects of MMORPGs they love, using Star Trek Online as an example.
- They highlight the struggle of acknowledging both the positive and negative aspects of a beloved game.
- The author reflects on their journey of being more critical and cynical about games they adore.
- The importance of recognizing flaws in beloved games for genuine love and understanding is emphasized.
- The article delves into the concept of loving a game for what it truly is, flaws and all.
- Learning to dislike the bad parts of games allows for a more authentic appreciation of their good aspects.
- The author explains the necessity of being able to criticize and praise games based on genuine feelings, not just expectations.
- Balancing criticism and praise helps in forming a more honest relationship with the games one loves.
- The article concludes by mentioning the author's role in analyzing vague patch notes and elements of the MMO genre.
- Eliot Lefebvre highlights the importance of critical analysis in understanding the ever-evolving landscape of MMORPGs.
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Meta puts stop on promotion of tell-all book by former employee
- Meta has won an emergency arbitration ruling to temporarily stop the promotion of the tell-all book Careless People by a former employee.
- The book, written by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former director of global public policy at Meta, provides a detailed and critical depiction of the company and its top executives.
- The ruling states that Wynn-Williams should cease promoting the book and, if possible, stop further publication, but does not require any action by the publisher, Macmillan.
- Meta spokesperson, Andy Stone, stated that the ruling affirms that the book is false and defamatory.
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Meta is launching Community Notes in the US next week
- Meta will introduce Community Notes in the US next week, starting with Facebook, Instagram, and Threads users on March 18.
- Community Notes is a crowdsourced fact-checking system similar to Twitter's, aiming to correct misinformation.
- Meta is focusing on the U.S. rollout before expanding to other regions, such as the European Union.
- The move may be seen as an attempt to address criticisms of bias and censorship, including from the Trump administration.
- The initiative is part of Meta's effort to provide diverse perspectives and improve fact-checking accuracy.
- Meta's VP criticized the previous fact-checking system for bias, scalability issues, and mistakes.
- Community Notes will not replace Community Standards, which govern content policies on Meta platforms.
- Meta's efforts align with a broader industry trend to address biases and promote free speech on social media.
- Contributors to Meta's Community Notes will fact-check claims and rate notes for helpfulness.
- The effectiveness of Community Notes in combating misinformation remains to be fully evaluated, with concerns about delays in fact-checking.
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Testing Begins for Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram and Threads
- Meta announced the end of the third-party fact-checking program and the start of a crowd-sourced Community Notes approach in the United States, beginning with testing on March 18th on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
- Around 200,000 potential contributors have signed up so far, with notes gradually being admitted from the waitlist and not initially appearing publicly until the writing and rating system is tested.
- Community Notes allow users to add context to posts, with contributors deciding what gets rated or written, ensuring agreement among contributors with diverse viewpoints before publication.
- Contributors over 18 years old, with accounts in good standing, can submit 500-character notes in six languages, excluding advertisements but including content like posts from public figures.
- The rating system for Community Notes is based on an open source algorithm, aiming for less bias and wider scale than the previous fact-checking program, without penalties affecting content distribution.
- Meta aims to launch Community Notes across the United States after beta testing to improve system functionality, with plans to eventually expand globally, replacing the third-party fact-checking program.
- Community Notes aim to provide more contextual information from a variety of perspectives and safeguard against bias and manipulation attempts, allowing for a broader range of contributors.
- The new approach focuses on adding context without impacting content distribution, with notes intended to be less controversial than fact checks and allowing users to share content more freely.
- Meta will continue to learn and enhance the Community Notes program as it rolls out globally, maintaining the third-party fact-checking program in other countries until the new approach is implemented.
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Call Of Duty's generative AI disclosure reveals a glaring issue with Steam's policies
- Activision's Call Of Duty disclosed the use of generative AI tools on their Steam page, sparking concern over vague descriptions.
- Community speculations arose regarding AI-generated assets, highlighted by instances like a zombie Santa with six fingers and a 'Hard Breakup' calling card.
- Criticism was directed towards the lack of human touch in AI-generated content, questioning the value placed on player rewards.
- The ambiguity in Activision's disclosure raises questions about Valve's policy requirements and the extent of detail provided by game developers.
- Valve's policy requires game submissions to detail AI-generated content but lacks specific guidelines on the type and extent of such content.
- Players are left uncertain whether certain in-game assets are AI-generated or created by human developers, leading to paranoia and confusion.
- Valve offers tools to detect inappropriate AI-generated content, although the effectiveness of this system is unclear.
- The article suggests that Valve's policy may prioritize legal compliance over informing players about AI-generated elements in games.
- Despite concerns, the issue of AI-generated content has not raised alarm within the industry, with the focus remaining on the abundance of new games released daily.
- Questioning the secrecy surrounding AI use in game development, the article calls for more transparency from companies like Activision about their AI utilization.
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Message threads are coming to WhatsApp
- WhatsApp is working on a feature to group replies into threads.
- The feature will create a dedicated view showing every quoted message connecting back to the original message.
- Threads will be available for individual conversations, group chats, communities, and channels.
- No specific release date has been announced yet.
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Meta warns of actively exploited flaw in FreeType library
- Meta warns of actively exploited flaw in FreeType library
- A vulnerability in the FreeType library (CVE-2025-27363) may have been actively exploited in the wild.
- The out-of-bounds write flaw in FreeType versions 2.13.0 and below can lead to arbitrary code execution.
- Multiple Linux distributions are affected by the vulnerability and users are urged to update to FreeType 2.13.3.
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Overwatch 2 Reveals Collab with K-Pop Group LE SERRAFIM
- Overwatch 2 announces a collaboration with K-pop group LE SERRAFIM.
- The collab features new skins for Ashe, Illari, Mercy, Juno, and D. Va.
- No new game mode will be introduced in this collaboration.
- The Overwatch x LE SERRAFIM collab launches on March 18.
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Meta just scored a win against a new book written by a former exec
- Meta won an emergency arbitration decision that bars the author of 'Careless People' from promoting it.
- Meta spokesperson states that the book should never have been published, calling it false and defamatory.
- The emergency arbitrator's decision also prevents the author from making disparaging comments about Meta or further publishing the book.
- As of now, the book is still available for purchase from retailers.
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Meta is trying to ‘offload’ kids safety onto app stores with new bills, Google says
- Meta (formerly Facebook) is pushing for new laws requiring app stores to give parents control over kids' app downloads.
- Google has criticized the approach, stating that it is an attempt by Meta to offload its own responsibility to keep kids safe.
- Google believes app stores should only provide age assurance securely to developers that specifically require it for apps with risky content.
- Both Meta and Google's YouTube have previously faced criticism for not doing enough to ensure kids' safety on their platforms.
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World of Warcraft teases its housing decoration tools, including 3-axis rotation and dyes
- Blizzard has revealed new details about the housing system in World of Warcraft.
- The housing system will have two decorating modes, basic and advanced.
- In advanced mode, players can freely move and rotate objects in three axes without collision limitations.
- Players will also be able to personalize their houses with custom colors and customize wallpaper, ceiling, and flooring.
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SAG-AFTRA Provides Update On Video Game Voice Actors Strike, Still Nowhere Close To Reaching A Deal On A.I. Protections
- SAG-AFTRA actors under the Interactive Media Agreement have been on strike since July 2024.
- The main sticking point is the lack of protections against generative AI and AI technology.
- Game companies want to use AI to replicate performers' voices without consent or compensation.
- More studios are signing SAG-AFTRA's interim agreement, offering better protections for voice actors.
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New WoW Player Housing Details focus on Interior Decoration
- Blizzard has revealed new details about interior decoration in WoW's upcoming Player Housing system.
- The system will have two modes: Basic mode, allowing players to place objects with collision, and Advanced mode, offering more freedom to resize, rotate, and elevate objects with collision turned off.
- Examples include using paint buckets as spice jars or a bed as a boat's prow. Some objects will be recolorable, but older legacy objects may have limited customization.
- The Player Housing system will launch with the Midnight expansion, expected to be showcased in Summer 2025.
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Game Companies Want To Be Able To Replace Actors With AI Replicas In The Next Strike, Union Says
- Game actors have been on strike for over a year, highlighting concerns over the use of 'digital replicas' to replace them in future strikes.
- Companies like EA and Activision Blizzard are accused of refusing to offer meaningful AI protections to actors.
- Negotiations have not reached a deal on AI protections, with companies wanting to retain loopholes that render the protection provision meaningless.
- There is a dispute over the creation of digital replicas using past in-game performances and publicly available data without consent or compensation.
- Game companies are accused of trying to exploit actors who do not typically work in games to fill roles during the strike.
- Some game performers have been replaced during the strike, leading to concerns about crediting and representing actors accurately.
- Companies have proposed wage increases and health protections for game performers, emphasizing the need for AI digital replica terms.
- Destiny 2 story scenes remain unvoiced due to the strike, while other roles risk being recast without interim agreements with AI protections.
- The union urges members to consider consequences of working without protections against AI misuse, as companies may use performances to replace actors without consent or compensation.
- An internal Sony demo leaked online featuring an AI-controlled version of Horizon Zero Dawn's character Aloy, adding to concerns over AI usage in games.
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World of Warcraft previews Update 11.1.5 and arrests Brann’s tanking spec for being too much fun
- World of Warcraft is already testing the next patch, Update 11.1.5, which includes new content.
- Update 11.1.5 brings a Nightfall public scenario, Dastardly Duos event, Horrific Visions reprise, and a cooldown manager for the UI.
- A companion, Brann's tanking spec, was severely nerfed just a week after its debut, sparking discontent among healers and players.
- A group of players exploited an Undermine raid, clearing it with low-quality gear and publicly taunting Blizzard by doing it again after the patch.
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