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Casually Classic: Are the new WoW Classic servers actually a Burning Crusade ‘waiting room?’
- Blizzard announced the launch of WoW Classic servers that would progress into The Burning Crusade.
- The lack of information on further expansion progression and the waiting time for players wanting Burning Crusade content creates problems.
- The servers risk losing players who are waiting for the version they actually want to play.
- Classic is at risk of being overshadowed by Retail WoW due to the frequent release of new content.
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Game Developers Launch North America's First Industry-Wide Union Anyone Can Join
- The Communications Workers of America has announced the founding of the United Videogame Workers at the Game Developers Conference.
- The mission of UVW-CWA is to build community and solidarity among video game workers and educate about labor organizing in the video game industry.
- The UVW-CWA operates as a direct-join model, functioning like a voluntary trade group where resources are pooled for labor rights battles across the industry.
- Despite the formation of developer unions, no U.S. game company has successfully bargained their first contract as of yet.
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Overwatch 2 collaborates with Kpop’s Le Sserafim (again) and previews Freja this weekend
- Overwatch 2 collaborates with Kpop's Le Sserafim for a new collection with legendary skins.
- Preview weekend for the bounty hunter Freja in Overwatch 2 before her official debut.
- Overwatch 2 hosting a 6v6 Open Queue and a GOATS event in March.
- Upcoming event in Overwatch 2 called 'Normalwatch' with goofs starting on April 1st.
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Pressure is ramping up in Big Tech. Employees told BI how they feel about it.
- Tech companies are changing their approach, emphasizing efficiency and hard-driving strategies over perks and pampering for employees.
- CEOs are implementing measures like performance-based cuts, return-to-office mandates, and stripping of workplace perks to convey a more aggressive stance.
- Examples include Meta's push for 'masculine energy,' Google's efficiency drive, and Microsoft culling low performers.
- Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition saw sweeping cuts, removal of free lunches, and a move towards an 'extremely hardcore' vision.
- Employee perspectives reveal increased pressure, aggressive performance management, and the need to excel in roles across tech giants and startups.
- In markets, Tesla's stock slide continues, stagflation fears rise, and predictions on stock movements should avoid relying solely on news headlines.
- Alphabet's $32 billion acquisition of Wiz could impact other startups and test regulatory waters under Trump.
- Elon Musk's absence as CEO raises concerns about company morale and productivity, while Nvidia's CEO shares future plans at a conference.
- Real estate industry changes, the perception of a 'vibecession,' and JPMorgan's plans for returning employees add to the business landscape.
- In other news, potential deals between Trump and Putin, implications of DOGE cuts, and JPMorgan's office return plans are also highlighted.
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World of Warcraft adds the Scarlet Enclave raid in Season of Discovery phase 8, coming April 8
- World of Warcraft's Season of Discovery Phase 8 introduces the Scarlet Enclave raid.
- The new open-world content leads players towards the town of New Avalon to pursue a legendary weapon.
- New recipes, quests, and undercover skullduggery can be experienced in this phase.
- The Scarlet Enclave raid will open on April 10th with eight bosses to defeat.
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Research suggests the VR headset heyday could be behind us
- The global VR market declined by 12% year-over-year in 2024.
- Shipments of VR headsets are dropping instead of rising.
- The enterprise market is performing better in comparison to consumer market.
- Meta dominates the VR headset market with a share of 77% in 2024.
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Tech employees are getting the message: Play time's over
- A trifecta of economics, post-pandemic realities, and political pressure is reshaping tech culture, leading to a shift towards 'do more with less.'
- Leaders in Big Tech and Silicon Valley are emphasizing efficiency and intensity over perks and pampering, with a focus on hard-driving strategies.
- Tech industry stalwarts like Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke have adjusted their approach to working hours, signaling a departure from previous norms.
- Companies such as Meta, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have initiated layoffs and performance-driven changes, signaling a shift in industry dynamics.
- The push for dominance in AI has heightened competition, leading to a culture of doing more with fewer employees across tech.
- Amid pandemic fallout, tech giants have embraced efficiency drives, while startups are witnessing a trickle-down effect from corporate pressures.
- Performance pressures have intensified, with companies like Meta and Google increasing demands on employees and implementing aggressive performance management.
- Startups, traditionally known for their work-first ethos, are also experiencing heightened performance expectations and a shift towards rigorous standards.
- The tech industry's focus on profitability post-pandemic has led to a reevaluation of work practices, with a strong emphasis on performance and efficiency.
- The changing landscape in tech, marked by layoffs, increased performance demands, and leaner teams, indicates a departure from the era of coddling employees.
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Mark Zuckerberg says that Meta’s Llama models have hit 1B downloads
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company's 'open' AI model family, Llama, has reached 1 billion downloads.
- Llama is Meta's AI assistant, used across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
- Despite facing setbacks, Llama has been widely successful, with companies like Spotify, AT&T, and DoorDash using its models in production.
- Meta has plans to launch more Llama models, including 'reasoning' and multimodal capabilities.
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Nvidia Omniverse Blueprint enables better Earth-2 weather forecasting
- Nvidia unveiled the Nvidia Omniverse Blueprint for Earth-2 weather analytics, aiming to enhance weather forecasting accuracy.
- The new Omniverse Blueprint offers reference workflows with Nvidia GPU acceleration libraries and AI frameworks for global organizations.
- Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, introduced the Earth-2 weather analytics during the GTC 2025 event, emphasizing its significance.
- The Earth-2 platform aids in prediction and risk mitigation of extreme weather events, including AI-driven forecasting models.
- Nvidia collaborates with climate tech companies like G42, JBA Risk Management, and Spire to develop advanced solutions in weather analytics.
- Companies leverage high-resolution weather and climate modeling to enhance forecasting accuracy and speed up decision-making processes.
- Spire Global benefits from AI components of the blueprint for developing new AI products with enhanced forecasting capabilities.
- The Earth-2 platform integrates various AI tools, including CorrDiff, for faster and more energy-efficient weather prediction methods.
- Esri and OroraTech collaborate with Nvidia to connect their platforms to Earth-2, further advancing geospatial and weather data visualization.
- Nvidia Omniverse serves as a key platform for developers to create RTX-powered visualization pipelines for geospatial and weather data.
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Massively OP Podcast Episode 510: Defiance defies the odds
- Defiance makes a comeback as the hosts discuss the resurrected game.
- World of Warcraft housing details and BlizzCon 2026 are covered in the news segment.
- Pokémon Go has been sold off to new owners.
- Pantheon introduces lawless PvP gameplay.
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Diablo Immortal’s Writhing Wilds update releases this week with a new region and battleground
- The upcoming Diablo Immortal update, Writhing Wilds, will introduce a new region and battleground map.
- Players will travel to the Sharval Wilds to face a disturbance in the land, encountering Fey spirits and working with local Druids and Witches.
- The update also includes new legendary gems, a crafting and class-balance pass, and various limited-time events.
- The servers will go offline for maintenance on March 20th, returning with the new update.
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Palmer Luckey said he bet all his cash on Meta in 2021
- Palmer Luckey, the CEO of Anduril and the founder of Oculus, revealed that he invested in Meta (formerly known as Facebook) after its rebranding in 2021, despite being fired from the company in 2016.
- Luckey acknowledged that he was initially skeptical of the metaverse concept but decided to invest all his liquid cash in Meta shares following the name change.
- While the popularity of the metaverse declined in the tech industry, Meta (formerly Facebook) emphasized a renewed focus on AI and plans to invest $60-65 billion in capital expenditure for 2025.
- Palmer Luckey expressed his belief that public communications may not accurately reflect the true strategic priorities of a company and acknowledged that his own priorities for 2026 have not been publicly discussed.
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The Sandbox and Jurassic World Collaborating To Create New Games And Experiences For Fans
- The Sandbox has announced a collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences and Amblin Entertainment to bring Jurassic World to the metaverse.
- During the collaboration, fans can unlock limited-edition collectibles inspired by Jurassic World, featuring playable characters, dinosaurs, and wearables.
- The first game available in the collaboration is Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve, where players explore a dinosaur sanctuary, collect and hatch dinosaur eggs, and complete quests.
- Fans can purchase virtual real estate with SAND, the in-game currency, to enhance their Jurassic World experience in The Sandbox: Alpha Season 5.
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Microsoft backtracks on its idea to use its generative AI Copilot to help Overwatch 2 players get good
- Microsoft backtracks on its idea to use its generative AI Copilot to help Overwatch 2 players get good.
- Microsoft floated the concept of using Copilot AI to assist players in improving their performance and saving time.
- Concerns about potential cheating and creating an unfair advantage led Microsoft to take a step back from using Copilot AI in Overwatch 2.
- The concept is still in the exploration phase, and Microsoft is considering different options for incorporating AI in gaming experiences.
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Celebrating 1 Billion Downloads of Llama
- Llama, an open source collection of AI models, has reached 1 billion downloads.
- Open sourcing AI ensures global access to its benefits.
- Llama has been used by various organizations for innovation, scientific advances, and economic opportunities.
- Examples include Spotify's personalized music recommendations, Austin's cultural discovery app, and Fynopsis' assistance in M&A deals.
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