ethical questions

AppWizard
March 9, 2025
Batman: Arkham Knight was pulled from sale within 24 hours of its PC launch due to severe performance issues, leading to a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam after months of fixes. Kerbal Space Program 2, developed by Intercept Games, has received overwhelmingly negative reviews since its early access launch in 2023, raising ethical questions about its availability. Newegg sold a faulty motherboard to Gamers Nexus and refused a refund, leading to a series of videos and a meeting between the two parties. 38 Studios, founded by Curt Schilling, secured a million loan from Rhode Island but filed for bankruptcy after failing to deliver on its MMO project, Project Copernicus, following the underwhelming performance of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. iBUYPOWER was involved in a match-fixing scandal during a 2014 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive match, resulting in Valve taking action against the players. Cyberpunk 2077's launch was plagued by bugs and performance issues, particularly on last-gen consoles, despite high expectations. Blood II: The Chosen was launched prematurely by GT Interactive, leading to a damaged reputation and the abandonment of the franchise.
AppWizard
August 9, 2024
Players expect updates and patches in PC gaming, especially for early access titles, as developers adopt "live services." While many updates provide quality-of-life improvements, some poorly designed updates can negatively impact gameplay. Successful updates can enhance player engagement, as seen in games like The Lord of the Rings Online and Elder Scrolls Online, which have effectively incorporated community feedback. Titles like No Man’s Sky and Fallout 76 have transformed from lackluster to engaging through significant updates. However, not all updates are beneficial; for instance, Battlefield V's Patch 5.2 introduced changes that detracted from gameplay. There is a call for developers to reassess the nature and frequency of updates, as excessive updates can overwhelm players and create challenging working conditions for developers. Reducing update frequency may improve the gaming experience and allow developers to work sustainably.
Winsage
May 21, 2024
OpenAI showcased new AI tools with a voice resembling Scarlett Johansson's, leading to legal concerns. Johansson confirmed OpenAI approached her to use her voice. OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft focuses on developing advanced language models. Johansson's statement has sparked debates on AI voice replication and individual rights. OpenAI released an explanation of their voice selection process amid legal scrutiny.
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