Researchers Are Training AI to Survive In This MMO
In OpenAI’s ‘Neural MMO,’ artificially intelligent agents compete to survive, and learn new skills along the way. Continue reading Researchers Are Training AI to Survive In This MMO
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PewDiePie-spammers and whale-flingers exploit hole in Atlas game
Last week hackers allegedly compromised an admin’s Steam account and used it to spawn planes, tanks, and whales in Atlas. Continue reading PewDiePie-spammers and whale-flingers exploit hole in Atlas game
This ‘Second Life’ Avatar Creator is Selling Virtual Stretch Marks, Cellulite, and Boob Veins
Customers want more flaws on their online bodies. Continue reading This ‘Second Life’ Avatar Creator is Selling Virtual Stretch Marks, Cellulite, and Boob Veins
‘Everquest’ Developer Denies It’s Owned by Russian Company Sanctioned by the US
In 2015, a press release from the company that runs ‘Everquest’ said it was bought by a Russian company. Now it’s trying to distance itself from its alleged owners. Continue reading ‘Everquest’ Developer Denies It’s Owned by Russian Company Sanctioned by the US
‘World of Warcraft’ Has a Rape Problem
There’s an inn in WoW where aggressive players act out their rape fantasies on unsuspecting victims. Continue reading ‘World of Warcraft’ Has a Rape Problem
‘Governance in the Real World Is So Fucked:’ Lawrence Lessig Is Working on an MMO
‘Seed’ will allow players to build a society together, from the ground up. Continue reading ‘Governance in the Real World Is So Fucked:’ Lawrence Lessig Is Working on an MMO
Second Life Users Are Protesting With Their Avatars
The resistance is rising, even in virtual worlds. Continue reading Second Life Users Are Protesting With Their Avatars
Illegal ‘WoW’ Server Asks Other Illegal ‘WoW’ Server to Shut Down
In-fighting ensues in community of players trying to preserve legacy ‘World of Warcraft’ servers. Continue reading Illegal ‘WoW’ Server Asks Other Illegal ‘WoW’ Server to Shut Down
Motherboard’s Gift Guide for Toys You Can Only Get Inside ‘World of Warcraft’
From laser tag and beer chugging to slicing up Hordies, World of Warcraft’s got you covered. Continue reading Motherboard’s Gift Guide for Toys You Can Only Get Inside ‘World of Warcraft’
‘StarCraft Universe’ Isn’t Really an MMO, But It’s Still Wonderful
We spent a few hours with a ‘StarCraft II’ mod that changed the game to play more like ‘World of Warcraft.’ Continue reading ‘StarCraft Universe’ Isn’t Really an MMO, But It’s Still Wonderful