Sega of America is being taken to court by Johnny Gioeli, a musician for the rock band Crush 40. The band is best known for creating Sonic Adventure 2's theme, "Live & Learn," and he alleges Sega is in breach of contract over the iconic song. In addition to seeking financial compensation from Sega, he wants the court to "conclusively establish" who owns it.In the December-filed suit, Gioeli claims to have the "master recording and composition of the song," which he reportedly created and produced in his own home without any involvement from Sega. He further accuses the publisher of "exploiting and licensing" the song to over two dozen games, shows, and live performances without his knowledge.Gioeli states he was first made aware of the song's presence in other media earlier this year. Game-wise, "Live & Learn" has been featured in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U versions of Super Smash Bros. 4, and Yakuza 4 and 5. Its inclusion in non-Sonic Adventure 2 titles is as recent as 2021's Monster Hunter Rise from Capcom.Since 2001, Crush 40 has become commonly associated with the Sonic franchise and made songs for later Sonic games like Sonic Heroes and Shadow the Hedgehog. However, he argued that in those instances, he and Sega reached "specific agreements" that addressed those songs' rights or master recordings, which did not happen with "Live & Learn."The lawsuit acknowledges that "Live & Learn" may be jointly-owned by the two parties. Should that be the case, it argues Sega's ownership would be "expressly limited to the lyrics themselves.""Without a direct claim for authorship of the master, no control or direct involvement in the process of creating the final master recording, and no clear written transfer of the master, [Sega] has no basis to claim sole ownership of the copyright in this sound recording," the suit reads. It further cited a prior statement from a Sega attorney which noted the song's rights are Gioeli's "and not Sega's, and we have no rights to these materials."Despite that and a letter from a separate Sega lawyer who called the song a "joint work" in April, Gioeli claims Sega refuses to name him an owner or give him 50 percent of the song's profits he is entitled to.Johnny Gioeli's full lawsuit against Sega of America can be read here.

Justin Carter, Contributing EditorDecember 18, 20242 Min ReadImage via 11 Bit Studios.Frostpunk 2 developer 11 bit Studios is laying off staff after it pulled the plug on the unannounced game, Project 8. The studio elected to "discontinue its development" after it was started years ago under "very different market conditions," said president Przemysaw Marsza.According to him, Project 8's development started back in 2018, when "narrative-driven, story-rich games held stronger appeal." As of this past September, its total production costs came to 48.4 million PLN (or $11.8 million).While specific team numbers were not provided, he added that half the current Project 8 team would be offered roles on other existing 11 Bit teams or "new, as-yet-unannounced initiatives...that will help fill the gap left by Project 8." One of those "highly promising" teams is working on the 2025 survival game The Alters.Despite putting Project 8 game to bed, Marsza indicated assets from the would-be game could be used elsewhere for other projects.Why cancel it? He explained the project had "breakthroughs and setbacks," including growing delays and several critical parts of its development that were said to be "problematic." The tipping point came with Project 8's most recent milestone, whose evaluation showed "unresolved issues...that would require further extensions of the production timeline and corresponding budget increases to address."As such, management reportedly "lost confidence" and ultimately opted to end the project. Had it been released, Project 8 would have been 11 bit's first game designed specifically for the console audience. While the studio has released its games for consoles in the past, those versions have typically come a year or later after their initial launches on PC. Frostpunk 2, for example, is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S sometime in 2025 after its PC release back in September.This past October, it was revealed 11 Bit quietly eliminated eight roles toward the end of 2023. Those developers were working on an unnamed project the studio said underwent "production changes," which resulted in staff being let go or switching to other teams, similar to what's happening with Project 8's staff.Read more about:LayoffsAbout the AuthorJustin CarterContributing Editor, GameDeveloper.comA Kansas City, MO native, Justin Carter has written for numerous sites including IGN, Polygon, and SyFy Wire. In addition to Game Developer, his writing can be found at io9 over on Gizmodo. Don't ask him about how much gum he's had, because the answer will be more than he's willing to admit.See more from Justin CarterDaily news, dev blogs, and stories from Game Developer straight to your inboxStay UpdatedYou May Also Like

Honda teased the reveal of the first two Honda Zero prototypes, which will be making their official debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January. The company also said it would have a new proprietary operating system for the global electric vehicle series to show off.Honda announced Honda Zero at CES 2024, describing it as a new global EV series that would be lighter and more space-age than the current crop of heavy, boxy electric SUVs and trucks. The three defining principles of Honda Zero were thin, light, and wise. And the company would use its learnings from F1 and its robotics work to introduce a new lineup of vehicles that were distinctly of the future. At the upcoming CES, Honda says it will expand on its wise principle by releasing more details about its new OS, automated driving technologies, and an overview of its system-on-a-chip that will support its Honda Zero vehicles. The teaser image features rear profiles of the two concept vehicles first revealed earlier this year: the Saloon and the Space-Hub. The Saloon has a sloping fastback shape with unique rectangular lights in the front and rear that resemble avintage Black & Decker Dustbuster. The Space-Hub resembles a minivan with minimal overhangs and a rear light that has a similar look toRivians electric delivery vans for Amazon.Honda says it will expand on its wise principleEarlier this year, Verge contributor Abigail Bassett flew out to Japan to get up close with Hondas new global EV series. She drove a prototype CR-V equipped with Honda Zero tech and found it to be lighter and more nimble than a Honda Prologue. The new Honda Zero platform feels similar to other EV platforms on the market in terms of acceleration and handling. Because the weight is low in the floor, the prototype CR-V cornered quickly and flat as you approached the limit. The powertrain is quick and responsive, and on the short, front straight that the engineers set up for our test laps, I hit 110km (just shy of 70mph) in a relatively short distance.It will be interesting to see more production-ready versions of the Saloon and Space-Hub in the flesh, especially with all the chatter about Honda in the background (working on solid-state batteries, collaborating with Sony on the Afeela EV, potentially merging with Nissan).

Intels new Arrow Lake CPUs came out in October promising high performance at lower power levels, but reviews, including ours, noted surprisingly lackluster gaming performance. Tom Warren said of the Core Ultra 9 285K, ...in many titles, it provides worse performance than the 14th Gen chips it was designed to replace.Now, the troubled chipmaker says it has been gradually releasing updates that fixed most of the issues it identified, as reported earlier by Toms Hardware.At the end of the day, there were four root issues that we needed to address, and fixes for those are actually already in the field right now, Robert Hallock, Intels VP and GM of client AI and technical marketing said during an interview with HotHardware. Theyve been coming out over the last two weeks or so in drips and drabs, as update schedules allow.One issue stemmed from a mistimed update that was supposed to optimize Windows processor power management (PPM) system for Intels Core Ultra 200S-series processors. (PPM adjusts the performance of a CPU based on the current power plan, such as Balanced, High Performance, Power Saver, etc). RelatedWhat happened to Intel?Instead of releasing the PPM update before reviewers got their hands on the processors, Intel says it scheduled the update to go out when it became widely available, which may have caused reviewers to see worse-than-expected performance. Due to the missing PPM update, Intels performance-boosting Application Performance Optimizer (APO) also couldnt take effect in games, while misconfigured performance settings also had a negative impact on reviewers benchmarks. Image: IntelA fix was already applied for these issues inWindows 11 build 26100.2161. Intel also says Epic Games resolved a driver compatibility issue causing the blue screen of death when running games with Easy Anti-Cheat, such as Star Wars Outlaws.Intel is planning to release another set of performance upgrades for Arrow Lake CPUs in January, and it will provide a comprehensive performance update at CES. For now, Intel recommends updating Windows and applying the latest BIOS update to your motherboard if you havent already. Otherwise, you can wait until the final performance update next year.

Even Congress cant stop talking about the drones.But theyre not passing anything yet, after Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) blocked Chuck Schumers (D-NY) attempt at drone investigation legislation:The Biden administration keeps saying, well, its all normal stuff, he said. Why dont we actually get to the truth of the matter of what actually exists and what the threat is before we propose legislation?

Speech synthesis technology has made notable strides, yet challenges remain in delivering real-time, natural-sounding audio. Common obstacles include latency, pronunciation accuracy, and speaker consistencyissues that become critical in streaming applications where responsiveness is paramount. Additionally, handling complex linguistic inputs, such as tongue twisters or polyphonic words, often exceeds the capabilities of existing models. To address these issues, researchers at Alibaba have unveiled CosyVoice 2, an enhanced streaming TTS model designed to resolve these challenges effectively.Introducing CosyVoice 2CosyVoice 2 builds upon the foundation of the original CosyVoice, bringing significant upgrades to speech synthesis technology. This enhanced model focuses on refining both streaming and offline applications, incorporating features that improve flexibility and precision across diverse use cases, including text-to-speech and interactive voice systems.Key advancements in CosyVoice 2 include:Unified Streaming and Non-Streaming Modes: Seamlessly adaptable to various applications without compromising performance.Enhanced Pronunciation Accuracy: A reduction of pronunciation errors by 30%-50%, improving clarity in complex linguistic scenarios.Improved Speaker Consistency: Ensures stable voice output across zero-shot and cross-lingual synthesis tasks.Advanced Instruction Capabilities: Offers precise control over tone, style, and accent through natural language instructions.Innovations and BenefitsCosyVoice 2 integrates several technological advancements to enhance its performance and usability:Finite Scalar Quantization (FSQ): Replacing traditional vector quantization, FSQ optimizes the use of the speech token codebook, improving semantic representation and synthesis quality.Simplified Text-Speech Architecture: Leveraging pre-trained large language models (LLMs) as its backbone, CosyVoice 2 eliminates the need for additional text encoders, streamlining the model while boosting cross-lingual performance.Chunk-Aware Causal Flow Matching: This innovation aligns semantic and acoustic features with minimal latency, making the model suitable for real-time speech generation.Expanded Instructional Dataset: With over 1,500 hours of training data, the model enables granular control over accents, emotions, and speech styles, allowing for versatile and expressive voice generation.Performance InsightsExtensive evaluations of CosyVoice 2 underscore its strengths:Low Latency and Efficiency: Response times as low as 150ms make it well-suited for real-time applications like voice chat.Improved Pronunciation: The model achieves significant enhancements in handling rare and complex linguistic constructs.Consistent Speaker Fidelity: High speaker similarity scores demonstrate the ability to maintain naturalness and consistency.Multilingual Capability: Strong results on Japanese and Korean benchmarks highlight its robustness, though challenges remain with overlapping character sets.Resilience in Challenging Scenarios: CosyVoice 2 excels in difficult cases such as tongue twisters, outperforming previous models in accuracy and clarity.ConclusionCosyVoice 2 thoughtfully advances from its predecessor, addressing key limitations in latency, accuracy, and speaker consistency with scalable solutions. The integration of advanced features like FSQ and chunk-aware flow matching offers a balanced approach to performance and usability. While opportunities remain to expand language support and refine complex scenarios, CosyVoice 2 lays a strong foundation for the future of speech synthesis. Bridging offline and streaming modes ensures high-quality, real-time audio generation for diverse applications.Check out the Paper, Hugging Face Page, Pre-Trained Model, and Demo. All credit for this research goes to the researchers of this project. Also,dont forget to follow us onTwitter and join ourTelegram Channel andLinkedIn Group. Dont Forget to join our60k+ ML SubReddit. Asif RazzaqAsif Razzaq is the CEO of Marktechpost Media Inc.. As a visionary entrepreneur and engineer, Asif is committed to harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence for social good. His most recent endeavor is the launch of an Artificial Intelligence Media Platform, Marktechpost, which stands out for its in-depth coverage of machine learning and deep learning news that is both technically sound and easily understandable by a wide audience. The platform boasts of over 2 million monthly views, illustrating its popularity among audiences. [Download] Evaluation of Large Language Model Vulnerabilities Report (Promoted)

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The Batman director confirmed that the long-awaited sequel will begin shooting next year in 2025.In a conversation for Variety between director Matt Reeves and actress Zoe Kravitz, who worked together on The Batman where Kravitz played Catwoman, the two briefly discussed the status on the sequel. "We're finishing the script. We're going to be shooting next year," confirmed Reeves.This is good news for anyone waiting for any updates on The Batman sequel. The first movie, which starred Robert Pattinson as Batman, was a gritty new take on the superhero and tonally split the difference between the grounded realism of the Christopher Nolan movies, while playing up some of the more gothic elements seen in the Tim Burton films. It was also released in 2022, meaning it's been quite the long wait for a sequel.PlayWe did get some Batman related goodness this year thanks to the Max spinoff series The Penguin starring Collin Ferrell. Focusing on the rise of the mobster who will become known as The Penguin, the miniseries was well-received, and it sounds like based on the conversation between Reeves and Kravitz there may be a possibility for more seasons in the future."We're talking to [showrunner] Laurnce [LeFranc] about doing another season," exclaimed Reeves when asked about the reception to The Penguin's first season. "That was a special experience. I just feel really fortunate. These characters don't belong to me; they belong to the world. It comes down to whether you can approach them in a way that expresses something personal."The Penguin was an honorable mention in IGN's Best TV Show of 2024 award while IGN awarded The Batman a perfect score of 10 when it first premiered. You can read our Batman review here.Matt Kim is IGN's Senior Features Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

Secretlab just launched its official Christmas Sale, which starts now and runs until December 26. Save up to $169 off Secretlab's popular Titan line of gaming chairs, Magnus gaming desks (including its Magnus Pro electric standing desk model), and accessories like the Secretlab Skins upholstery covers, desk mats, cable management, and more. Sadly, the newer releases like the Titan Evo Nanogen Edition chair and the recliner add-on are exempt from this sale. It's no secret that we love our Secretlab gaming chairs. Two of the six chairs in our best gaming chair roundup are Secretlab models. Of all the gaming chairs we covered in our "Budget to Best" roundup video earlier this year, my colleague Akeem Lawanson considered the Secretlab Titan Evo to be the most comfortable. No good chair comes cheap and Secretlab chairs definitely cost a premium, but we think the craftsmanship, materials, and customizability are worth it.TL;DR - The 7 Best Secretlab Deals Secretlab Titan EvoSecretlab Titan 2020Secretlab Titan Evo LitePreorder (Out November 24)Secretlab Titan Evo Nanogen Edition$799.99 at SecretlabNot Yet Available (Out 2025)Secretlab Titan Recliner Add-On$199.00 at SecretlabFixed Gaming DeskSecretlab MagnusElectric Standing DeskSecretlab Magnus ProYou can quickly browse through all of the listed products on sale above. For more information on each product and why they are worth your consideration, read through below.Secretlab Titan EvoSecretlab Titan EvoThe Titan Evo starts at $519 during the sale. This is Secretlab's flagship chair and it's available in small, medium, and large sizes. Upholstery options include Neo Hybrid leatherette, SoftWeave Plus fabric, or premium Napa leather. The chair features cold-cure foam upholstery for the seat, a supportive four-way lumbar system, full length backrest with 165 degrees of recline, full metal 4D armrests with magnetically attached PU cushions, and a memory foam headrest pillow.Aside from the build quality, the Titan Evo also stands out thanks to the sheer number of officially licensed designs from popular video games, TV shows, and more. Some of the more popular examples include The Witcher, Overwatch, Attack on Titan, League of Legends, World of Warcraft, and Game of Thrones. They generally cost more than the standard colors, but they're worth it if you're looking for that extra personal touch.In our Secretlab Titan Evo review, Chris Coke wrote that "after two years of daily use, the Secretlab Titan Evo has proven that it can stand the test of time and still be one of the best gaming chairs you can buy. Meaningful ergonomics paired with Secretlabs wide selection of designs, it remains a fantastic option, especially for fans of bright colors or designs."Secretlab Titan 2020Secretlab Titan 2020The prior model Titan 2020 gaming chair is available for $474, which is $45 less than the base model Titan Evo. The Titan 2020 is still an excellent chair and not much different than the current Evo model. In fact, outside of an upholstery change (the PU leather has been updated with Neo Hybrid Leatherette), the changes are mostly cosmetic. You are limited to fewer design options, so if you want to build out something that's truly unique, you might want to splurge a bit extra for the current generation Titan Evo model.Secretlab Titan Evo LiteSecretlab Titan Evo LiteAmong the Titan chairs, the Evo Lite is definitely the best value with its starting price tag of $419, or a full $100 less than the base model Titan Evo. It's built upon the same frame as the Titan Evo and has the same core features like the cold-cure foam cushioning, lumbar, 165 degrees of recline, and 4D armrests. What it compromises on is customization, with "only" two upholstery options, two sizes, and five colors, a non-adjustable lumbar system, simpler arm rests, and no included head rest. If none of these tradeoffs bother you, then you'll be saving quite a bit of money.Secretlab Titan Evo Nanogen EditionPreorder (Out November 24)Secretlab Titan Evo Nanogen Edition$799.99 at SecretlabAlthough the Titan Evo Nanogen Edition isn't on sale, it deserves mention simply because this is our top pick for the best gaming chair. In our Titan Evo Nanogen Edition review, Chris Coke wrote that "the Secretlab Titan Evo Nanogen Edition deserves every bit of the overwhelming praise Ive given. Granted, at $799 its significantly more expensive than the original and not far off from an entry-level Herman-Miller. But the return it offers in comfortable, supportive gaming is well worth the extra cost thanks to dramatically improved materials in both the fabric and multi-layered padding. The Titan Evo Nanogen Edition is class-leading, and is hands-down the most comfortable gaming chair Ive ever used."Secretlab Titan Recliner Add-OnNot Yet Available (Out 2025)Secretlab Titan Recliner Add-On$199.00 at SecretlabSecretlab also announced a new recliner add-on to anyone who already owns the Titan Evo chair. It's so new that not only will this recliner ship out sometime next year, it's not even available for preorder yet. We have received a unit for testing, however, and it has turned out to be a very practical addition. In our recliner add-on review, Chris Coke wrote that "while both comfort and value are subjective things, the recliner is able to take the Titan Evo and transform it from one of the best racing style gaming chairs to standing head and shoulders above the competition at its price point. Its novel enough that I wouldnt be surprised to see other brands following suit in the near future. If you dont mind paying for it, its an absolutely killer upgrade for your gaming chair."Secretlab Magnus and Magnus ProFixed Gaming DeskSecretlab MagnusElectric Standing DeskSecretlab Magnus ProThe Magnus and Magnus Pro are also on sale during Cyber Monday. The Magnus is a traditional fixed-frame gaming desk while the Magnus Pro ups the ante with a custom designed electric standing desk frame for an additional $250. Both desks feature an all-metal desktop surface, solid steel legs and cleverly thought out areas for cable management, but the Magnus Pro has some really unique features including a power cable that runs internally inside one of the telescoping legs and an in-line control panel that you won't bump into.In our Secretlab Magnus Pro review. Mark Knapp writes that "the Secretlab Magnus Pro is a fantastic desk, bringing the brilliant cable management solutions of the original Magnus to a fast, quiet, and wide-ranging motorized standing desk. The desk is built well and proves an excellent platform for work and play alike. Its an expensive desk though, and for the money, it would have been nice to see a smarter safety mechanism for the motors and the desk mat included. Still, the overall quality you get is a big step up from cheaper standing desks, and the optional accessories truly enhance the experience. Anyone whos not committed to a standing desk should save their money and go for the standard Magnus if everything else about this model sounds good, but for gamers who love a tidy desk and want the flexibility of a standing desk, the Magnus Pro should be the first they consider."PlayWhy Should You Trust IGN's Deals Team?IGN's deals team has a combined 30+ years of experience finding the best discounts in gaming, tech, and just about every other category. We don't try to trick our readers into buying things they don't need at prices that aren't worth buying something at. Our ultimate goal is to surface the best possible deals from brands we trust and our editorial team has personal experience with. You can check out our deals standards here for more information on our process, or keep up with the latest deals we find on IGN's Deals account on Twitter.Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. 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