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Luigi Mangione is whoever you need him to be
- The internet assumed it already knew everything about Thompson's killer before a killer had even been identified, let alone arrested.
- Within hours of the shooting, social media was churning out a mythologized version of the masked man.
- On X, he followed liberal columnist Ezra Klein and conservative podcaster Joe Rogan. He respected Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and retweeted a video of Peter Thiel maligning wokeism.
- The rush to romanticize killers is nothing new.
- But social media has sped up the assumption cycle to the point where we put the killer into a category before police have found the killer.
- Myth-making is easier, of course, when it's unencumbered by reality.
- From what we have learned so far, Mangione is a troubled Gen Zer who won the privilege lottery at birth and ascribed to a mishmash of interests and beliefs.
- But now that we know who he is, it will be hard, if not impossible, to let go of our initial assumptions.
- Instead, we'll selectively focus on the details that fit tidily into the myths we've already created.
- In the digital-age version of "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance," the legend was already printed by the time the facts came along.
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Reddit Unveils Reddit Answers: A Smarter Way to Search and Explore Discussions
- Reddit Answers is a new AI-powered feature that helps users navigate and explore discussions on the platform.
- It provides AI-generated summaries and directs users to related posts and communities for further information.
- Reddit Answers saves time, offers authentic insights from Reddit communities, and makes exploring easier.
- Currently available to a limited number of English-speaking users in the U.S., its future impact and trustworthiness are yet to be determined.
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Reddit Introduces AI Search Tool
- Reddit has introduced an AI-powered feature called Reddit Answers to provide information to users based on posts on the platform and reduce dependence on Google searches.
- The feature allows users to ask questions, and the AI generates an answer based on posts from the site, providing direct links to the content.
- Reddit sees this feature as a way to improve navigation on the site and plans to expand it to more users after the initial testing phase.
- The AI tool is built on top of Reddit's existing search tools and utilizes AI models from OpenAI and Google Cloud.
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China’s mobile Blue Protocol ARPG rebrands as Star Resonance with a new test for December
- China's mobile Blue Protocol ARPG, developed by Shanghai Bokura Network Technology and published by Bandai Namco, is rebranding as Star Resonance.
- The PC and Android versions of the game will be tested in December, allowing cross-platform play.
- Testing signups are open until December 19th, with accepted players being notified on December 23rd.
- The game's official website provides information about the new classes and features, with a gameplay trailer available.
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Reddit tests a conversational AI search tool
- Reddit is testing a new conversational AI feature called Reddit Answers.
- The feature allows visitors to ask questions and receive curated summaries of relevant responses and threads across the platform.
- Reddit Answers aims to provide concise and conversational answers to users' inquiries, pulling information from communities and posts.
- The feature is currently being rolled out to a limited number of users in the U.S. and is only accessible in English.
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Dauntless players express frustration over Awakening update’s mechanics and monetization
- The Awakening update for Dauntless has received overwhelmingly negative reviews from players.
- Players express frustration over the condensed weapons, deletion of cells, and new weapon token currency.
- Fans are angry about the inclusion of twin pistols in the paid battle pass and the introduction of lockboxes.
- Phoenix Labs defends their design decisions but offers some concessions in response to player feedback.
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Elder Scrolls Online’s 10th anniversary fizzles as ZeniMax cancels its North American meetup
- ZeniMax Online Studios has canceled the large-scale North American gathering for The Elder Scrolls Online's 10th anniversary celebration.
- The studio made the announcement without providing any explanation for the cancellation.
- Players are upset and speculating about the reasons behind the cancellation, including budget cuts and the game possibly entering maintenance mode.
- Smaller gatherings will still be held in various global locations and at industry events.
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Marvel Rivals’ free-to-play launch hits over 400K Steam players, solid reviews, and purchase problems
- Marvel Rivals, a free-to-play team shooter, has a successful launch with over 400K concurrent players on Steam.
- The game received overall favorable reviews but also faced purchase problems and server issues.
- Players reported a bug preventing them from buying in-game items on Steam, while server problems wrongly tagged legitimate players as cheaters.
- Despite the issues, player response on Steam has been positive, praising the fun gameplay and fair monetization.
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Now XLGAMES is sunsetting the Korean version of ArcheAge too
- Kakao announced the closure of ArcheAge's core servers in Korea after 12 years of operation.
- The decision was made due to difficulties in providing future updates and services that would satisfy the players.
- Limited refunds will be offered to affected players.
- XLGAMES has been focusing on the development of ArcheAge Chronicles.
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Cloud software firm ServiceTitan seeks to raise up to $502M in initial public offering
- Cloud software firm ServiceTitan is launching an initial public offering (IPO) to raise up to $502 million.
- ServiceTitan offers a cloud-based platform tailored for service businesses, helping them streamline operations and improve efficiency.
- The platform includes tools for scheduling, dispatching, customer relationship management, and reporting, along with AI-powered technology.
- ServiceTitan has raised $1.1 billion in venture capital funding and is valued at up to $5.16 billion.
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Elder Scrolls Online is giving away class style packs for its anniversary – but there’s a catch
- Elder Scrolls Online is giving away Class Style Packs to accounts with at least two characters at level 50.
- The Class Style Pack: Tamriel United contains 21 different recolor Class Skill Styles for customization.
- Players are excited about the promo, although some newer players will need to level up alts quickly.
- Other December events include the New Life Festival and a letter from studio director Matt Firor.
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Pokemon Go is testing a monthly reward program that caps out at $500 a month
- Niantic is testing a monthly reward program for Pokemon Go players in Australia and New Zealand.
- The program, called Reward Road, allows players to earn Reward Points with eligible purchases each month.
- Reward Points expire at the end of the calendar month, and players estimate that it would cost around $500 each month to earn all the rewards.
- Players are unhappy with the high cost and the perceived low value of the rewards.
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Massively on the Go: Pokemon GO starts Dual Destiny season with siren songs
- Pokemon GO winter update, Dual Destiny, has been underwhelming so far.
- PvP changes are minor and won’t impact PvE players.
- The spawns will be weak, unlike last season which featured stardust boosters.
- Go Tour: Unova will be held in Los Angeles and Taipei cities on Feb 21-23, 2025, and it will feature characters such as Sigilyph, Bouffalant, and Deerling.
- December will feature many events in Pokemon GO, including Young & Wise from the 10th-14th, which has no additional information at this point.
- Charged Embers Hatch Day, which will give players a chance at higher shiny odds and extra candy or stardust, will take place on the 29th.
- New Year’s 2025 event from December 31st to January 1st will feature Pokemon focused on time and may include costume Pokemon.
- The Spotlight hours will include catching Sableye for extra stardust, Murkrow with catch XP, Fire, Ice, Delibird with extra stardust, and Togetic and evolution bonus xp.
- Niantic had many scandals and failed to deliver transparency and communication, which led to Pokemon No boycott in 2021.
- The developer did not address stalking, rolled back accessibility features, faked data, and lied about event results.
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Nintendo Wants Reddit to Expose r/SwitchPirates Users in ‘Pirate Shop’ Lawsuit
- Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against J. Williams, also known as 'Archbox', accusing them of operating 'pirate shops' for distributing unauthorized Nintendo Switch games.
- Nintendo alleges that Archbox, who was also a moderator of the SwitchPirates subreddit, directed people to pirate shops, facilitated the use of circumvention software, and guided users on playing pirated games.
- Nintendo is now seeking information from third-party services like Reddit, Discord, Google, and others to strengthen its case, identify additional defendants involved in the pirate shops, and gather evidence.
- The court has yet to grant Nintendo's motion for early discovery, which could potentially lead to more defendants being added to the lawsuit.
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The social media world is splintering, and it'll pave the way for a new breed of influencer
- A splintered social media world is opening up room for a new, more authentic breed of influencer.
- People are seeking authentic, expertise-driven communities.
- While the money is still there, the influencer industry is becoming more discerning.
- Audiences seek trust and tend to avoid creators that don't align with their values.
- Trust is important since brands opt for the top creators.
- Gen Zers and other groups are moving to other platforms, including VSCO, Bluesky, Mastodon, Substack, and Patreon.
- Advertising infuse platforms like TikTok.
- VSCO has 57% of the user base between 18-24 years old and with a million new sign-ups each month.
- Experts offering unique and fun insights meet the shifting demand.
- Creators must adapt or face difficulties establishing themselves in an oversaturated market.
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