Nintendo Prioritizes Unique Value Amidst Growing AI Trends, Cites Intellectual Property Concerns
Nintendo remains cautious about generative AI, despite its potential for technological advancements. , Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa highlighted ongoing issues with intellectual property rights associated with AI. “In the game industry, AI-like technology has long been used to control enemy character movements,” Furukawa noted, emphasizing Nintendo’s decade-long expertise in creating optimal gaming experiences. He assured that the company will remain flexible in adapting to technological developments while focusing on delivering unique value that cannot be replicated by technology alone.
Esports World Cup Teams Up with Amazon and Jameel Motorsport
The Esports World Cup, currently taking place in Saudi Arabia, has partnered with Amazon and Jameel Motorsport. Amazon will offer discount codes to ticket holders and integrate Esports World Cup-related questions into its Alexa digital assistant. Jameel Motorsport, a division of Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, will feature activities such as karting and VR racing. Additionally, the event will include a ‘Jameel Motorsport Park,’ where fans can participate in motorsport-related activities and purchase co-branded merchandise. These partnerships aim to enhance attendee engagement and expand the event’s reach, according to a release.
Watch Dogs Movie Begins Filming After Decade-Long Wait
The long-awaited Watch Dogs movie adaptation has commenced filming, . The post featured a clapboard from the set, marking the start of production more than a decade after the project was first announced. The film is directed by French filmmaker Mathieu Turi and produced by New Regency Productions. The screenplay, penned by Christie LeBlanc with revisions by Victoria Bata, features Australian actress Sophie Wilde and Tom Blyth. Margaret Boykin, head of content at Ubisoft Film & Television, is producing alongside New Regency. The adaptation brings the popular video game series to the big screen.
Man Dies in Chinese Internet Cafe, Staff Unaware for 30 Hours
A 29-year-old man died in an internet cafe in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, remaining unnoticed for 30 hours as staff assumed he was asleep, according to . The man entered the cafe on June 1 for a lengthy gaming session and was last seen getting breakfast on June 2. When a worker found him unresponsive on June 3 at 10 p.m., police were called. The cafe’s boss explained that employees often avoid waking customers to prevent irritation. The man’s brother-in-law criticized the cafe for failing to notice his condition earlier while local police continue to investigate the incident.
