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Elder Scrolls Online confirms testing is underway to try to bring back 900-player Cyrodiil PvP
- Elder Scrolls Online developers are testing to bring back 900-player Cyrodiil PvP by potentially having separate abilities for PvP and PvE.
- The decision to reduce the number of players in Cyrodiil was made due to server issues caused by the number of abilities available to players.
- Recent testing aims to revamp the ability system specifically for Cyrodiil, with the potential return of three teams of 300 players to the zone.
- This renewed focus on PvP, ignored for some time, is facilitated by the shift from massive chapters to smaller seasons, freeing up development resources for experiments and improvements.
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10 startup ideas Reddit obsessed over that no one’s built yet
- Reddit often generates startup ideas that gain significant interest but are not built by anyone.
- This article presents 10 startup ideas from Reddit that sparked genuine enthusiasm but are still unexplored.
- These ideas cover a range of concepts from privacy-focused AI models to automated cancellation tools and real-time crowd-sourced transparency platforms.
- Potential builders are encouraged to take one of these concepts, streamline it into an MVP, and launch it to potentially find success in the market.
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Google's 'AI Mode' could be bad for Reddit
- Google launched a new AI search mode in the US, potentially impacting Reddit's growth.
- Reddit's stock fell as analysts predicted decreased traffic due to Google's AI implementation.
- Reddit emphasizes the importance of its loyal logged-in users amidst the AI threat, refining its own AI search engine.
- Google's AI Mode could alter the search behavior, but Reddit believes its human interactions will maintain its place on the internet.
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The Age of Agentic Assets: How Capital Woke Up, Got Smart, and Started Talking Back
- We are entering The Age of Agentic Assets, where assets are no longer passive but active and intelligent.
- Historically, assets have been static and dependent on humans, but now, technologies like AI, tokenization, and composable structures have empowered assets to think, connect, and make decisions independently.
- Agentic assets can discover, connect, make decisions, and self-organize into structures of value, transforming the concept of ownership and activation of capital.
- This shift towards active assets has significant social implications, enabling economic sovereignty, self-monetization for artists, and collaborative opportunities powered by AI and trust in a changing economic landscape.
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Star Citizen heralds the Idris as a victory for its server tech as players grouse over its limited sale
- Star Citizen's Invictus event showcased the Idris, a significant internet ship, which creates mixed reactions due to its limited availability and purchase challenges by players.
- Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) celebrates the successful debut of the Aegis Idris capital ship, highlighting it as a victory for its server meshing technology.
- Issues arose regarding the mishandled sales of the Idris ship, including reports of bots buying out stock swiftly, causing frustration among players. Several suggestions for a fairer purchase system were raised.
- Concerns arose as CIG touted its server tech success amidst reports of key developer departures, potentially impacting the progress of server meshing despite possible replacements for the departed individuals.
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PM Breakdown: Reddit — Community-Led, Market-Tested
- Reddit is a highly engaging platform and the 5th most visited site in the U.S., known for real human context.
- The platform is working on modernizing its stack and revenue model to unlock new ways of participation.
- Reddit's growth has been strong in its first year as a public company, focusing on strategic expansion while maintaining authenticity and community.
- The platform's success will depend on efficiently tracking metrics for platform health, cultural preservation, and sustaining its unique qualities.
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Hackers are trying to use DDoS attacks to pressure open game platform BYOND to go open source
- BYOND, an online game platform, has been facing severe DDoS attacks for nearly two weeks, rendering it and its supported titles inaccessible.
- Hackers behind the attacks are pressuring the site's owners to make the platform open source, but owners are resisting this ransom demand.
- The DDoS attack began on May 10th, and efforts to resolve the crisis with the provider are ongoing with no estimated time for full restoration as of May 22nd.
- BYOND is well-known for hosting the popular multiplayer sim Space Station 13 and is currently working on Space Station 14, which can be found on Steam.
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Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian says he wants his 7-year-old to use AI every day, calling it a 'superpower'
- Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian wholeheartedly wants his 7-year-old daughter to use AI every day, considering it a superpower.
- Ohanian uses AI to fuel his daughter's creativity by turning his childhood sketches into full-color illustrations with her using ChatGPT.
- He encourages parents to use educational AI tools like Synthesis to assist with homework, emphasizing that the raw intelligence part has been solved for children.
- While Ohanian embraces AI for children, not all tech executives share his enthusiasm, with some like Sam Altman expressing caution about children forming close bonds with AI.
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NCsoft talks possible PC shift, launch windows, and increased PvE content for Aion 2
- NCsoft confirmed Aion 2's existence and promised more details in a May 29th livestream.
- The Q&A revealed that Aion 2 will have some pay-to-win elements but NCsoft plans to shift away from them, focusing on more PvE raid content while keeping its RvR core.
- Aion 2 is projected to launch in Korea and Taiwan in November, followed by a global launch in the middle of next year.
- Originally developed for mobile as well, Aion 2 is now being marketed as a PC game, aligning with NCsoft's focus on PC gaming over mobile due to better revenue results.
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Work pressure drives Ola employee to death
- An Ola employee, a fresher, died by suicide due to work pressure, as confirmed by his co-worker on Reddit.
- The company acknowledged the events leading to the incident and mentioned the employee had been on personal leave prior to the tragedy.
- The company granted the employee time off to rest, showing concern for his well-being, and assured support to his family.
- The deceased employee's co-worker criticized the work environment at Krutrim, an AI startup owned by Bhavish Aggarwal, highlighting issues with management practices and lack of support.
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PlanetSide 2 marks continued server improvements, upcoming Infiltrator changes and new directives
- Toadman Interactive/Daybreak merged the NA servers of PlanetSide 2, moving Emerald server into Connery server, leading to dissatisfaction among players.
- Despite the shaky server merge, ToadBreak is reflecting on the improvements made, focusing on backend enhancements for connection stability and plans for bigger battles and more content.
- Future updates for PlanetSide 2 include new directives launching this month, a rework of the Infiltrator class with additional tools and abilities, sniping changes, and a new recon drone gadget.
- Player feedback shows mixed reactions with concerns over the Infiltrator changes and skepticism about server improvements following the recent patch that included a double XP event, long-term directives, and bug fixes.
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Whatever happened to Gigantic: Rampage Edition?
- Gigantic: Rampage Edition, a resurrection of the game Gigantic, has not lived up to expectations even after a year since its launch.
- The game currently has a Mostly Negative recent review score on Steam with a very low player count of two at the time of writing.
- The server connection issues that plagued the game at launch were never fixed, and the game failed to improve significantly from its beta version.
- The contracted team that revived the game has been let go, leading to a lack of new content updates, suggesting a bleak future for Gigantic: Rampage Edition.
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Why Do People Stay on Reddit? Exploring the Essence of Online Communities
- Reddit provides a platform for authentic, experience-based feedback and support, with users trusting peer-driven content for advice and product recommendations.
- Communities on Reddit offer a sense of belonging without the pressure of personal branding, allowing users to engage anonymously and share candid opinions.
- The platform's design, with upvotes and downvotes based on content merit rather than personal identity, lowers social barriers and fosters open discussions.
- Reddit offers a human-curated internet experience where users can hand-pick their content through subscribing to specific subreddits, promoting organic discovery.
- The platform's interface encourages long-form discussions and diverse content exploration, moving away from superficial engagement common on other social media platforms.
- Each subreddit has its own community culture and rules, maintained by volunteer moderators, fostering an environment of self-correction and stability.
- While Reddit's user-driven model allows for organic growth and authenticity, it can also lead to challenges for new users integrating into established communities.
- Successful subreddit groups find a balance between moderation and inclusivity, maintaining order while welcoming newcomers to sustain a healthy community.
- Reddit's lasting popularity highlights the human need for genuine connections and shared knowledge, emphasizing the importance of community culture and natural growth.
- Ultimately, Reddit stands out for creating digital spaces that feel like home, where users' voices are valued, and meaningful conversations take precedence over superficial engagement.
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Star Citizen’s new cash shop offerings provoked fresh pay-to-win and predatory monetization accusations
- Star Citizen's Invictus Launch Week free-fly event has sparked controversy with the introduction of questionable items to the game's cash shop.
- Blades, ship components, and other items are being sold for real-world money, leading to accusations of pay-to-win and predatory monetization practices.
- Players are expressing anger and concern over these new cash shop offerings, with many criticizing the move as a breach of promises and potentially harmful to the game's integrity.
- Star Citizen, originally Kickstarted in 2012, remains in an incomplete alpha state despite raising over $800M from crowdfunding. The game continues to face scrutiny and controversy over its development and monetization strategies.
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Police Officers Are Turning Into Reddit Mods Thanks to Amazon's Neighborhood Watch
- The LAPD detective Jeffry Poole started receiving numerous emails about alleged crimes from the Neighbors platform, a social media tool for Ring doorbell camera owners.
- Neighbors, owned by Amazon's Ring, aims to unite community members, the Ring News team, and law enforcement to prevent crimes like burglaries and package thefts.
- The LAPD, along with many other police departments in the U.S., has a partnership with Ring that results in officers receiving email alerts from the Neighbors platform.
- The partnership raises concerns about invasion of consumer privacy, misleading police officers' focus, and inundating officers with non-criminal alerts.
- Experts worry that the focus on quality-of-life issues and property theft may divert attention from more serious, life-threatening crimes.
- Critics argue that treating officers as moderators for non-criminal behavior wastes their time and distracts from meaningful police work.
- Ring's aggressive recruitment of police, including providing officers with free cameras, raising concerns about excessive data collection and privacy violations.
- The LAPD's historical embrace of unproven technologies like predictive policing, alongside its partnership with Ring, raises concerns about privacy and civil liberties.
- Despite Ring's efforts to collaborate with police, there is uncertainty about the effectiveness and tangible outcomes of these partnerships in reducing crime.
- The platform has been criticized for turning minor complaints into policing matters and potentially hindering police responsiveness to more critical issues.
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