ctl.alt.DEAL is based on the “paperclip problem," the idea that if AI were given the simple task to make as many paperclips as possible, it would inadvertently destroy the world.
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PAX East 2025: ‘Mafia: The Old Country’ and ‘Magic the Gathering’ x ‘Final Fantasy’ Panels
The developers of 'Mafia: The Old Country' wanted with this release to have a strong focus on a tightly woven narrative experience instead of a sprawling open-world experience.
Read More »PAX East 2025: Attack on Titan: Apocalypse CCG Preview
It was a fast-paced and fun game which I picked up fairly quickly. I was happy to hear that the full game will have much more depth in the cards, and some characters will transform under some conditions.
Read More »PAX East Day 2: ‘Monster Train 2,’ ‘Glaciered,’ ‘SkateBoard Knight’
And what a great pool of games I sat down to check out! Very diverse titles gave me different experiences to try out on my busy second day at PAX East.
Read More »PAX East 2025: ‘Aether & Iron’ Preview
I checked out Aether & Iron at PAX East and was impressed with the alternate-reality film noir-style narrative adventure that Seismic Squirrel is creating.
Read More »PAX East 2025: Interview with ‘Dune Awakening’ Art Directors David Levy and Gavin Whelan
I had the pleasure of chatting with passionate art directors David Levy and Gavin Whelan about the challenges of bringing the visuals of 'Dune Awakening' to the screen.
Read More »PAX East Day 1: ‘Pizza Bandit’ and ‘Fretless,’ Plus ‘Re;ACT’ & ‘Re;MATCH’ Tabletop Games
Using traps, turrets, and grenades as well as melee and ranged weapons, the four of us kept the restaurant clear and the sushi moving to the customers.
Read More »PAX East 2025:- The PAX East Experience
PAX East is chock full of amazing experiences for gamers, nerd culture enthusiasts, cosplayers, TCG fans, and frankly anyone who just enjoys a fun and varied experience in this rich ecosystem.
Read More »‘Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days’ – Early Access Videogame Review
This refreshing and challenging take on the zombie survival genre, set in the 1980s, kept me coming back again and again despite repeated deaths and failures.
Read More »‘Atomfall’ Review: Exploring a Very British Fallout
'Atomfall' is a refreshing and unabashedly unique take on the survival first person style of games and while it is not a masterpiece it is a compelling experience.
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