The Alters AI Controversy Raises a Bigger Steam Question
The Alters patched out known AI-related content after launch, but the bigger question remains: why was player-facing AI material not clearly disclosed before buyers purchased the game?
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The New Code is Communication: Why Writers Might Be the Next Coders
Communication Is the New Code We’ve Entered a New Era There was a time when programming was a sacred art — reserved for those who could fluently speak Python, C++, or JavaScript. Now? That power is shifting. Because in 2025, the person who understands that communication is the new code — not just syntax —…
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Sim Fatigue: Are We Just Simulating Ourselves Out of a Job?
When Everything Becomes a Simulator, What Happens When Reality Is Gone? Simulators used to offer us a glimpse into grand dreams — piloting a jet, managing a city, or running a theme park. But over the past few years, the genre has exploded into something stranger. Now, it seems like every second game on Steam…
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Microsoft Layoffs: Over a Quarter Were In-Office at Redmond HQ
Compliance with return-to-office didn’t spare over 1,500 employees from job cuts Despite its massive AI push and strong quarterly performance, Microsoft laid off around 6,000 employees globally in May 2025. What’s raising eyebrows? More than a quarter of those affected were working in-office at Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters. That’s right—being physically present didn’t shield them from…
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