Video game voice actors in the SAG-AFTRA union have been on strike since July 2024, and one of the chief issues concerns the use of artificial intelligence. Jennifer Hale, who is among the most famous voice actors out there, has commented on the ongoing negotiations and why it's taking so long to resolve. She told Eurogamer, "AI is an existential issue for all of us." Hale is best known for voicing Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect series, along with roles in Baldur's Gate, Metal Gear Solid, Halo, and Overwatch, among many others.She said the "repercussions are vast" when it comes to AI, and this helps explain why the union and the video game publishers are taking their time to make a deal."I've been speaking to people on both sides over the last few months especially and there's a lot to learn on both sides," Hale said. "Some of the decision makers in that room who hold significant power are at the same time quite disconnected from how production happens. There are also many in that room who are deeply connected to the process. So there is such a wide variety of agendas at play."Continue Reading at GameSpot

My Hero Academia's power system is based entirely around the quirks manifested by the characters. However, one significant aspect of this power system that is often overlooked are the support items that aid heroes and their quirks in a plethora of ways. From minimizing the drawbacks of quirks to enhancing quirk potential, support items work in many ways in aiding heroes in their fight against villains.

Some Marvel Rivals players think Wong could be added to the game's roster thanks to a newly discovered Easter Egg. So far, Marvel Rivals has been a hit with fans of multiplayer hero shooters like Overwatch, with over 10 million players logging in throughout its first 72 hours alone. Since then, gamers have been waiting anxiously for the next batch of playable characters and maps, which is set to go live on January 10.

With the release of My Wedding Stories for The Sims 4, EA has added a new lot type to the base game: wedding venues. In addition to complementing all the new marriage-centric gameplay with the new pack, the arrival of wedding venue lots opens up opportunities for all Sims players to create the perfect romantic atmosphere for their Sims big day.

The final result might resemble machine learning a bit but how it works is not machine learning. I'm blocking the areas around the problem enemy units making them obstacles and when my units run the pathfinding algorithm the resulting path goes around the danger spots.

This GFN Thursday recaps the latest cloud announcements from the CES trade show, including GeForce RTX gaming expansion across popular devices such as Steam Deck, Apple Vision Pro spatial computers, Meta Quest 3 and 3S, and Pico mixed-reality devices.Gamers in India will also be able to access their PC gaming library at GeForce RTX 4080 quallity with an Ultimate membership for the first time in the region. This follows expansion in Chile and Columbia with GeForce NOW Alliance partner Digevo.More AAA gaming is on the way, with highly anticipated titles DOOM: The Dark Ages and Avowed joining GeForce NOWs extensive library of over 2,100 supported titles when they launch on PC later this year.Plus, no GFN Thursday is complete without new games. Get ready for six new titles joining the cloud this week.Head in the CloudsCES 2025 is coming to a close, but GeForce NOW members still have lots to look forward to.Members will be able to play over 2,100 titles from the GeForce NOW cloud library at GeForce RTX quality on Valves popular Steam Deck device with the launch of a native GeForce NOW app, coming later this year. Steam Deck gamers can gain access to all the same benefits as GeForce RTX 4080 GPU owners with a GeForce NOW Ultimate membership, including NVIDIA DLSS 3 technology for the highest frame rates and NVIDIA Reflex for ultra-low latency.GeForce NOW delivers a stunning streaming experience, no matter how Steam Deck users choose to play, whether in handheld mode for high dynamic range (HDR)-quality graphics, connected to a monitor for up to 1440p 120 frames per second HDR, or hooked up to a TV for big-screen streaming at up to 4K 60 fps.GeForce NOW members can take advantage of RTX ON with the Steam Deck for photorealistic gameplay on supported titles, as well as HDR10 and SDR10 when connected to a compatible display for richer, more accurate color gradients.Get your head in the clouds.Get immersed in a new dimension of big-screen gaming. In collaboration with Apple, Meta and ByteDance, NVIDIA is expanding GeForce NOW cloud gaming to Apple Vision Pro spatial computers, Meta Quest 3 and 3S, and Pico virtual- and mixed-reality devices with all the bells and whistles of NVIDIA technologies, including ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS. Have a hell of a time in the cloud.In addition, NVIDIA will launch the first GeForce RTX-powered data center in India this year, making gaming more accessible around the world. This follows the recent launch of GeForce NOW in Colombia and Chile operated by GeForce NOW Alliance partner Digevo as well as Thailand coming soon to be operated by GeForce NOW Alliance partner Brothers Picture.Game OnAAA content from celebrated publishers is coming to the cloud. Avowed from Obsidian Entertainment, known for iconic titles such as Fallout: New Vegas, will join GeForce NOW. The cloud gaming platform will also bring DOOM: The Dark Ages from id Software the legendary studio behind the DOOM franchise. These titles will be available at launch on PC this year.Get ready to jump into the Living Lands.Avowed, a first-person fantasy role-playing game, will join the cloud when it launches on PC on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Take on the role of an Aedyr Empire envoy tasked with investigating a mysterious plague. Freely combine weapons and magic harness dual-wield wands, pair a sword with a pistol or opt for a more traditional sword-and-shield approach. In-game companions which join the players parties have unique abilities and storylines that can be influenced by gamers choices.Have a hell of a time in the cloud.DOOM: The Dark Ages is the single-player, action first-person shooter prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal. Play as the DOOM Slayer, the legendary demon-killing warrior fighting endlessly against Hell. Experience the epic cinematic origin story of the DOOM Slayers rage in 2025.Shiny New GamesLook for the following games available to stream in the cloud this week:Marvel Rivals comes to the cloud.Road 96 (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Jan. 7)Builders of Egypt (New release on Steam, Jan. 8)DREDGE (Epic Games Store)Drova Forsaken Kin (Steam)Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)Marvel Rivals (Steam, coming to the cloud after the launch of Season 1) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

There are few modern video game icons as influential and well known as Lara Croft. Blasting her way onto PlayStation back in the polygonal era of 1996, gaming was never the same after Tomb Raider launched.Since then, PlayStation has been in lockstep with the British archaeologist-adventurer, with every mainline canon game getting its time to shine. And with Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on February 14, nows the perfect time to revisit them.The PlayStation eraTomb Raider 1996 PlayStation Eidos Interactive, Core Design Introducing the young British aristocrat to the world, Tomb Raider set the scene with a quest to discover the three pieces of an ancient artifact known as the Scion.The result is a global and twisting trek across locations such as Greece, Egypt, and Atlantis, with what was then a revolutionary blend of 3D levels, gun-toting action, puzzle solving and acrobatic traversal. And who can forget that heart-stopping T-Rex encounter?Available on PlayStation Store as part of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered.Tomb Raider II 1997 PlayStation Eidos Interactive, Core DesignNow a more seasoned adventurer, Ms Croft began the search for the mystical Dagger of Xian, said to possess the power to transform its bearer into a dragon. In an attempt to claim it before the dangerous cultists of the Fiamma Nera, Lara blasts her way across Venice, Tibet, and even back at her mansion in England.Expanding in every way on the already massively successful formula, with new weapons, the ability to climb walls and larger levels, Tomb Raider II also introduced controllable vehicles such as boats and snowmobiles, marking the start of a beautiful relationship between Lara and practically anything with a motor (and even some without).Available on PlayStation Store as part of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered.Tomb Raider III: The Adventures of Lara Croft 1998 PlayStation Eidos Interactive, Core DesignFour fragments of an ancient, power granting meteorite. Grisly experiments. Nods to the movie classic, The Thing. Laras third outing went big, pitching her across Nevada, the South Pacific Islands, and Antarctica to get the job done with the novel option to play the middle locales of the game in any order.As with Tomb Raider II, this sequel featured smarter enemies and equipped Lara with an even wider move set such as monkey swings and a stamina limited sprint. It also introduced dynamic lighting, weather and smoke effects, giving the series a serious visual punch.Available on PlayStation Store as part of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered.Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation 1998 PlayStation Eidos Interactive, Core DesignCompared to its self-assured prequels, The Last Revelation carried a more tentative tone as Laras attempt to claim the Amulet of Horus accidentally unleashes the malevolent Egyptian God, Set, who possesses her former mentor.Saving humanity from Set has Lara journey through a greater variety of indoor and outdoor areas as she fights across the streets, ruins and canyons of Cairo and Alexandria, as well as the Pyramids of Giza.Along with a less polygonal looking Croft, her fourth outing introduced more new moves and the ability to combine items in her inventory to craft puzzle pieces or create enhanced weapons. Well come back to this element laterComing soon to PlayStation Store as part of Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered.Tomb Raider: Chronicles 2000 PlayStation Eidos Interactive, Core DesignPresumed dead after the events of The Last Revelation, Chronicles featured Laras nearest and dearest reminiscing over her past, revealing her hunt for the Philosophers Stone in Rome, searching for the Spear of Destiny off the coast of Russia, fending off Hellspawn in Ireland as a teenager, and infiltrating a high-tech facility in New York complete with cyborg assassins.Coming soon to PlayStation Store as part of Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered.PlayStation 2 eraTomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness 2003 PlayStation 2 Eidos Interactive, Core DesignHaving survived the events of The Last Revelation, Lara eventually resurfaces in Paris, only to be framed for the murder of her former mentor.True to its title, The Angel of Darkness featured a more tonally sinister story compared to previous games in the series, with PS2 powered visuals to match its new style and revamped controls. It also introduced a dialogue system, an upgradable stamina bar, and a second playable character in antagonistic partner Kurtis Trent.Coming soon to PlayStation Store as part of Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered.Tomb Raider: Legend 2006 PlayStation 2 Eidos Interactive, Crystal DynamicsRebooting the entire series and balancing Laras bold sense of adventure with a more grounded emotional core, Legends saw Ms Croft searching for the mythical sword Excalibur as a way to help find her missing mother.Increasing the locations that Lara typically explored (from Japan and Peru to Nepal and Kazakhstan) but taking a back-to-basics approach to her weapons and gear, Legend reformatted the series controls, combat, enemy AI, and even crafted a custom physics engine to give the gameplay a fresh yet familiar feel.Available on PlayStation Store and included with PlayStation Plus Premium.Tomb Raider: Anniversary 2007 PlayStation 2 Eidos Interactive, Crystal DynamicsBy this point the series had hit a great balance between series reverence and new mechanics, remixing the very first Tomb Raiders story while following the events of Legacy, in an enhanced engine.Laras weapons cache was given a bump, while the iconic style of the first game was preserved as much as possible, albeit with more contemporary considerations across the puzzles and level design to help integrate elements from Legend, such as the grapple to traverse the environments.PlayStation 3 eraTomb Raider: Underworld 2008 PlayStation 3 Eidos Interactive, Crystal DynamicsRounding off the Legend timeline, Underworld saw Lara search for Thors hammer in order to enter the Norse underworld, Helheim, and discover the truth of her parents ultimate fate. The game smartly used real world analogues for the mythological locations, taking Lara to places such as Jan Mayen Island and the Arctic Circle.Underworld took advantage of the powerful PS3 hardware with more expansive environments, motion captured animation (via Olympic gymnast Heidi Moneymaker) and a raft of new moves and weapons, including Thors hammer. Oh yes.Tomb Raider 2013 PlayStation 3 Square Enix, Crystal DynamicsThe series storytelling style took a more grounded and filmic focus with this second reboot of Laras adventures, tracking her development from a frightened young traveller to a steel nerved survivor. Stranded on a mysterious island off the coast of Japan, Lara has to find her friends and escape before the violent Solari Brotherhood cult murders them all.Starting off with rudimentary weapons that can eventually be upgraded (fulfilling the promise of The Last Revelations early crafting style system), Tomb Raider is all about stealth and survival in a savage, more open environment, complete with changeable weather effects and dramatic lighting.Tomb Raider also became the first game in the series to feature an online competitive multiplayer mode, so can you expand the hunt to your friends, tooAvailable on PlayStation Store and included with PlayStation Plus Extra.PlayStation 4 eraRise of the Tomb Raider 2015 PlayStation 4 Square Enix, Crystal DynamicsThe leap to PS4 meant the sequel to 2013s Tomb Raider remains one of the series most aesthetically impressive entries, with improved motion capture technology to include facial animation.Seeking to finish her later fathers research on the mythical city of Kitezh and its immortality granting artifact, Lara finds herself in Siberia in a fight for her life, not just against the paramilitary organisation Trinity, but more hostile wildlife, too. The guerilla style combat was developed further, albeit with a wider weapons and skill set selection for Lara to utilise.Available on PlayStation Store and included with PlayStation Plus Extra.Shadow of the Tomb Raider 2018 PlayStation 4 Eidos-Montreal, Crystal DynamicsCapping off the Survivor trilogy, Shadow of the Tomb Raider saw Lara attempting to prevent a Mayan apocalypse she unwittingly unleashed. Set mostly in Mexico and Peru, the story covers a more philosophical awakening for Lara, exploring the cultural impact of her actions as she evolves into the more recognisable version of her character.As the beautiful visuals took another step forward, so did the games stealth elements, with the ability to hide in the undergrowth from enemies, or camouflage Lara with mud. Not that shes hiding anymore animated series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft picks up from where Shadow of the Tomb Raider left off in the series continuity.Available on PlayStation Store via PlayStation Plus Extra.Play VideoWith Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered rappelling onto PS4 and PS5 by February 14, the world doesnt have long to wait before Lara returns once more. Dust off your inexhaustible twin pistols and grab an uncommonly rugged backpack its time to go adventuring

One of DC Comics cult hits returns this spring, with Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma, a six-issue prestige format miniseries written by Detective Comics Ram V. For the series, V reunites with his Grafitys Wall collaborator, artist Anand RK (of Batman: Urban Legends Wight Witch story and many, many cool as heck covers) and Resurrection Man is exactly the kind of metaphysical, fantasy-adjacent science fiction thats right up Vs alley.Created in 1997 by writing duo Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, and artist Jackson Butch Guice, Mitch Shelley is an amnesiac man who finds he cannot stay dead: Every time he comes back from death, he loses whatever superpower he had in his past life, and gains a new one. Despite the moniker Resurrection Man, Mitch was never really a superhero. He was more of a guy who wandered around trying to figure out his enigmatic past, while helping the needy he encountered and dodging the dangerous, immortal forces that had an interest in him.Abnett, Lanning, and Guices original Resurrection Man ran for 27 issues, then returned for a shorter-lived New 52 series in 2011. In this new series, After living and dying his latest life, Shelley awakes with a new purpose to go along with his latest power: saving the universe, according to DCs news release. This version of Resurrection Man must battle across time and space against a sadistic Word War II internment camp captain who has inherited a twisted version of Shelleys abilities. As the lines of cosmic order begin to blur, Mitch Shelley will literally die to save the universe, more than once.This is a story Ive wanted to tell since I first started writing for DC, V said in the news release. Its lingered and stayed and got its hooks into my mind, and my love and excitement for the character and story has only grown. Part of the joy of writing comics, for me, is getting to reinvent, reimagine characters in a way that speaks to my own preoccupations and joys; with Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma, I hope readers will share in my excitement as Anand, [colorist Mike Spicer] and [letterer Aditya Bidikar] and I tell a storyof endless lifetimes, saving universes and falling in love, spanning the length of all existence.Butch also returns to draw one interior synopsis page in each issue (seen at right below), recapping the history of Mitch Shelley. The first issue of Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma will hit shelves on April 2, and will be available for preorder starting Jan. 17. You can check out the main cover (top left) from Jeff Dkal, and variant covers from (clockwise from top right) Anand RK, Jackson Butch, and Dan Panosian.

We love movie recommendations here at Polygon. Whether its horror, sci-fi, action, comedy, thrillers, or just the best of the year, were always trying to introduce readers to new and exciting movies theyll love. But now we want to find the perfect movie for you. (Thats you.)Thats why we have this regular open thread dedicated to helping you, our dear readers, find the perfect watch. Looking for a sci-fi movie that will make you contemplate the wonders (or horrors) of the world? Weve got you. Looking to brush up on world cinema? What about some comfort food? Weve got you there, too.From 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST, I will be in the comments section down below answering your questions and fielding requests for what you should watch at home. This is also a great place to share what youve been watching, if you want to talk about that with your fellow Polygon readers! Participation is very welcome, even without questions.A little bit about me, your curator: Im Pete Volk, our curation editor. I love movies of all stripes, but my main areas of interest are action movies (especially martial arts movies from Hong Kongs golden age), classic Hollywood comedies (shout out to the GOAT, Ernst Lubitsch), and keeping up with new releases from around the world (Ive watched 139 2024 movies and four so far from 2025 ask me my favorites!). Some highlights from my movie watching since last time: A Different Man, Janet Planet, Perfect Days, Dahomey, Nickel Boys, and Running on Karma.Now its time to turn it around to you. What would you like to watch this month (or what are you planning to watch)? Leave a request in the comments and Ill get to it between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. EST. Details help let me know what youre looking for, some idea of your taste as a viewer, and any other relevant info you feel like sharing (like the streaming services you have access to).Some good queries from last time:Id appreciate any recommendations for movies I can introduce to my three-year-old that I wont mind having to rewatch a million times.Looking for movies with minimal conflict and really simple plot, preferably without anything too scary. Cozy slice of life is the preferred vibe.My Neighbor Totoro has been the perfect movie for him. Hes also liked Kikis Delivery Service and various Winnies the Pooh.Thanks!CalculorBanking a recommendation for the coming weeks. Do you have a less popular Christmas movie that you love? Bonus points if its horror, trying to find more of those. Some favorites of mine to gauge tastes are A Christmas Carol (specifically version with George C. Scott), Krampus, The Bishops Wife, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (both original animated and Jim Carrey), and Batman Returns. I also already have the original Black Christmas on the docket for this year, never seen it.ClockwiseTurnipSee you in the comments at 3:30 p.m. EST! Fire away your requests in the meantime.

Some exciting handheld gaming PCs were unveiled at CES 2025, like the Lenovo Legion Go S, but most of them are months away from releasing. If you dont want to wait to jump into the wonderful world of on-the-go PC gaming, you ought to know that one of the most appealing options is matching its lowest price yet. The Windows-based Asus ROG Ally with the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor is $499.99 at Best Buy (normally $649.99), and comes with a free Asus ROG Ally travel case, plus a free month of Game Pass Ultimate. Theres no telling how long this deal will last for.Part of what makes this a good deal is that it costs exactly the same amount as Asus ROG Ally variant that has the slower Z1 CPU. The Z1 Extreme amounts to faster frames per second (FPS) across all games, ranging from 10 fps to almost a 40 fps improvement depending on the title. With the increased performance, youll get more enjoyment from the ROG Allys fast 120 Hz refresh rate display. In terms of storage, youre getting a 512 GB SSD built-in, with the option to buy and add a bigger one if you pop open the back. That, or simply insert one of many good ROG Ally microSD card options as a cheaper, easier (but slower performing) alternative.The ROG Ally includes everything you need to get started, but part of the fun in owning a handheld is kitting it out with accessories. Weve picked the must-haves ROG Ally accessories, including cases, screen protectors, analog stick grips, and more.