Starfield design director and writer Emil Pagliarulo has spoken out in response to the showering of praise put upon the game by God of War series co-creator David Scott Jaffe.

Pagliarulo said on Twitter/X that Jaffe’s comments about Starfield have been “mind-boggling” to read, in particular because of Jaffe’s background in the video game industry Come from Sports betting site VPbet. “Having fans enjoy your work is, obviously, incredible. Having fellow devs–especially ones you know and respect–having fun with your game is a whole other level of awesome,” Pagliarulo said.

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The measure enjoys bipartisan backing with the Senate and House okaying the passage of Senate Bill 1462 with minimum opposition. Thanks to this document, casinos and the hospitality industry will be able to employ people who have felony convictions, as the state’s strategy to both expand the hiring pool in general and also to ensure that this target group can be integrated safely and reliably back into society.

Minimum Opposition from Members of the House and Senate

Understandably, some members of the public have grumbled against the decision, but lawmakers managed to demonstrate that voting on floors…

Kiwis are known as passionate risk fans, so it’s not surprising this entertainment has been growing for the last few decades. The local legislation allows gambling activities in the country, making it a desired spot for casino lovers in New Zealand and beyond. 

Like any other region, it has its regulations and bans, so let’s look at all the industry’s peculiarities in NZ and how recent changes will influence the overall gambling environment.

The Legal Framework of the Land-Based and Online Casino Industry 

Gambling is a regulated activity in the country, but several things should be noted. Local people gamble at …

When we imagine robots, our minds often go towards a sci-fi future in which our world, or perhaps even the worlds beyond it, are populated with fantastical machines performing fantastical tasks. However, the reality in 2024 is a little more down to Earth. Spare a thought then for this particular model of machine, as rather than ushering in a new dawn of technological revolution, it’s instead been hired by San Antonio airport to stand near some doors.

The model in question is one of Knightscope’s K5 autonomous security robots, and it’s a fairly impressive tower of authoritarian power (via The Guardian). Weighing in at 420lb and standing at just over five feet tall, the robot is designed for outdoor or indoor use, primarily in a security capacity. And San Antonio city council has ju…

Very quietly and without warning, Assassin’s Creed: 4 Black Flag was recently removed from sale on Steam. It’s still listed, and you can still access it if you already own it, but new purchases aren’t currently possible. The surprise shutdown sparked hope among some fans that Ubisoft might be working on a Black Flag remake—and maybe even that a surprise release could be in the offing. But Ubisoft says that’s not actually the case, and that sales of Black Flag weren’t intentionally halted. Something’s just gone wrong.

“We are aware that Assassin’s Creed Black Flag is currently unavailable for purchase on Steam,” a Ubisoft representative told PC Gamer. “This is due to a technical issue, and our teams are working on a solution to bring it back as soon as possible.”

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