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AppWizard

February 28, 2025

You probably don’t remember Remember Me, but its one brilliantly unforgettable idea lives on

Developer Don't Nod is primarily known for its Life is Strange series, while its debut game, Remember Me, received a lukewarm reception and disappointing sales, leading to financial difficulties for the studio. The game features protagonist Nilin, who possesses judo skills and engages in limited martial arts combat, but much of the gameplay involves traversing the city rather than combat. Neo-Paris is visually striking, showcasing artistic design, but lacks coherent world-building and a logical foundation for its narrative. The story revolves around memory manipulation, with Nilin able to alter the memories of key characters, a mechanic that illustrates how pivotal moments shape identities. Despite its shortcomings, some concepts from Remember Me were later refined and successfully integrated into Life is Strange.

AppWizard

February 26, 2025

Warner Bros. is closing Monolith, Player First Games, and WB San Diego, and has cancelled its Wonder Woman game

Warner Bros. Games has announced the closure of several studios, including Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego, following the resignation of David Haddad, the chief of Warner Bros. Games for 12 years. The closures include the cancellation of the Wonder Woman game, which was first unveiled in 2021. Player First Games, known for Multiversus, has left its team with a sense of loss, as expressed by game director Tony Huynh. Monolith Productions, recognized for titles like Blood and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, has also shut down. Warner Bros. Games is facing financial difficulties, including a 0 million loss from Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and a 0 million writedown due to Multiversus' underperformance. CEO JB Perrette aims for the company to return to profitability by 2025, acknowledging it will take two to three years to rebuild. Rocksteady is reportedly developing a new single-player Batman game, which could signify a positive direction for the company.

Winsage

August 30, 2024

Move over Copilot, this updated app brings the latest GPT models to the Windows 11 desktop

Stardock has released a significant update to its application DesktopGPT, adding support for OpenAI's GPT-4o and GPT-4o-mini models and allowing users to utilize their own API keys with a premium OpenAI subscription. Microsoft Copilot, integrated into Windows 11, exemplifies the growing use of AI in Microsoft services. The relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI involves both collaboration and competition, with Microsoft heavily investing in OpenAI. OpenAI has surpassed 200 million weekly active users but may face financial difficulties, potentially needing further support from Microsoft. Concerns about the environmental impact of AI have also been raised, highlighting sustainability issues within the industry.

AppWizard

July 31, 2024

Jonathan Blow says the Braid remaster ‘sold like dog****’

Jonathan Blow expressed disappointment over the sales of Braid: Anniversary Edition, stating it has "sold like dogshit." He highlighted the struggles of independent developers, noting that poor sales have resulted in financial difficulties, making it impossible to pay staff.

AppWizard

July 16, 2024

Animation firm Axis Studios goes into administration

Axis Studios, a Scottish animation firm, is facing financial difficulties and has entered administration due to severe cash flow problems. 162 employees have lost their jobs, with only four remaining to assist in the winding down process. The main reason cited for the situation is a lack of customer projects.