Dead by Daylight removes TheBurntPeanut's free DLC after backlash, admits handling "broken trust"
Behaviour Interactive pulled free content given to the Twitch streamer after community backlash over the controversy, an unusual case of a game studio reversing
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Spotify reportedly planning paid AI remix add-on that pays original artists more
The move would make Spotify the latest platform to monetize AI-generated music while attempting to compensate rights holders.
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California law lets children of family vloggers force parents to take down footage of them
Senate Bill 1247 grants adults whose guardians used them in social media content as minors the right to demand removal, a first-of-its-kind creator regulation.
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Hila Klein files for divorce from Ethan Klein, reportedly ahead of public split announcement
The H3 podcast couple's divorce filing follows a TMZ report and marks a major shakeup for one of YouTube's longest-running creator businesses.
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Nearly half of all new Steam games disclose AI-generated content, analysis finds
The figure, drawn from more than 63,000 Steam releases since January 2024, quantifies AI's rapid spread through PC game publishing.
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MrBeast says he spent $7M and hired 250 artists for animated series Beast Labs season 2
The spend signals the creator economy's push into premium scripted animation with Marvel and Star Wars voice talent.
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GTA 6 physical map confirmed as Rockstar reveals preload date and launch time
Rockstar's release details arrive amid a wave of GTA 6 anticipation stories across gaming media.
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itch.io says it deleted "a couple terabytes" of AI-generated content
The indie platform's cleanup is an early example of a storefront actively purging AI slop, in contrast to Steam's disclosure-only approach.
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Bethesda names Elder Scrolls VI "Sentinel," but report says launch is still over two years out
Jason Schreier's reporting tempers expectations after Bethesda finally revealed the long-awaited title's name.
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Google says schools that disable its AI tools will also lose access to Search
The policy ties AI adoption to core search access for schools, raising questions about platform leverage in education.
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Indie publisher blames Steam "AI slop" flood after its game draws 15 players at launch
The complaint highlights growing discoverability pressure on Steam as AI-generated releases multiply.
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Twitch streamer JaackMaate to stage own Christmas event after Norwich dropped him over old videos
The YouTuber's counter-event follows a city decision to cut ties over videos he made more than a decade ago.
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Sony offers PS5 owners up to $400 to trade in unused consoles
Notifications offering cash for old hardware suggest Sony is working to widen PlayStation 5 install base late in the generation.
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Overwatch director says PvE could return but a full campaign would need "a whole new game"
Aaron Keller's comments reopen a sore subject for the community after Blizzard's cancelled Overwatch 2 PvE plans.
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Researchers warn "trigger words" can make hacked AI robots attack people
An experiment in which a machine was tricked into attacking raises fresh safety questions about AI-controlled hardware.
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Warzone Season 1 pulls Verdansk and Rebirth Island, with both maps returning later
The temporary removal of two fan-favorite maps arrives when Season 1 launches on November 6.
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Study questions whether high-motion children's videos actually aid attention
Researchers tracking eye movements on educational content advise caution on the fast-cut style common in kids' YouTube programming.
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Forbes: Dead by Daylight strips TheBurntPeanut's content and apologizes to no avail
Coverage of the studio's reversal has shifted to criticism of how Behaviour Interactive handled the fallout.
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