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Peter Jackson Says He Doesn’t Dislike AI and Teases Serkis’ Gollum Film at Cannes
entertainment13 days ago

Peter Jackson Says He Doesn’t Dislike AI and Teases Serkis’ Gollum Film at Cannes

At Cannes, Peter Jackson says AI in film is a 'special effect' he doesn’t dislike, while warning the current AI debate could threaten recognition for motion‑capture performances like Andy Serkis’ Gollum. He also teased The Hunt for Gollum, a Serkis‑led project, and emphasized license rights for likenesses. Elijah Wood presented Jackson with an honorary Palme d’Or as the festival spotlighted his impact on filmmaking.

via Variety|
#ai-in-film#andy-serkis#cannes-film-festival
Gollum’s Dark Journal Unveils Nine Middle-earth Quests and Shelob’s Lair
interviews4 months ago

Gollum’s Dark Journal Unveils Nine Middle-earth Quests and Shelob’s Lair

Warhammer Community previews The Treachery of Gollum, a new Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game journal offering nine narrative scenarios starring Gollum and Shelob, including a tessellating Shelob’s Lair and a linked campaign system, plus Eavy Metal painting guides and terrain tutorials for Dead Marshes, Osgiliath sewers, and Shelob’s Lair; pre-orders go live alongside Shelob and Smeagol figures.

via Warhammer Community|
#gollum#interviews#middle-earth-strategy-battle-game
"Major Update Revamps 2023's Worst Game"
gaming2 years ago

"Major Update Revamps 2023's Worst Game"

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, which was widely criticized upon its release, has received a significant update addressing various issues, including performance, quest markers, interactable objects, camera glitches, missing environments, progress blockers, and localization problems. The update aims to make the game more playable and comes after the development arm of Daedalic Entertainment, the game's developer, shut down due to the game's poor reception.

via Kotaku|
#bug-fixes#daedalic-entertainment#game-update
"Lord of the Rings: Gollum Receives Game-Changing Update in Latest Patch"
gaming2 years ago

"Lord of the Rings: Gollum Receives Game-Changing Update in Latest Patch"

The development team behind The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, a game that received negative reviews upon release, has released a significant update to address various issues and bugs. The update includes fixes for missing environment elements, quest marker disappearance, interactable object glitches, and stability improvements. The team hopes that these changes will enhance the gameplay experience for players.

via My Nintendo News|
#bug-fixes#game-update#gaming
"The Dumbest Moment in the LotR Trilogy: The Most Hated"
entertainment2 years ago

"The Dumbest Moment in the LotR Trilogy: The Most Hated"

Fans of the Lord of the Rings trilogy have identified a scene in the films as the most hated and dumbest moment. The scene in question involves Frodo sending Sam away after being tricked by Gollum. Many fans argue that this scene contradicts the book's source material and portrays Frodo in a negative light. However, others defend the screenwriters' decision, stating that it highlights the Ring's effect on Frodo and adds drama to the story. Despite differing opinions, some viewers still struggle to understand why Frodo would trust Gollum over Sam.

via Startefacts|
#entertainment#frodo#gollum
"Gollum Players Battle for World Records in 2023's Disastrous Game"
gaming2 years ago

"Gollum Players Battle for World Records in 2023's Disastrous Game"

Despite being considered one of the worst games of 2023, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has attracted the attention of speedrunners. Two streamers, WrldWideWasteland and EZScape, have set world records for completing the game in the shortest time possible. WrldWideWasteland finished the game in just under eight hours, while EZScape completed it in under three hours, utilizing glitches and level skips. Despite the game's poor controls and frustrating gameplay, these speedrunners found enjoyment and satisfaction in their accomplishments.

via Kotaku|
#daedalic-entertainment#gaming#gollum
Daedalic Entertainment Abandons Game Development After Lord of the Rings: Gollum Failure
gaming2 years ago

Daedalic Entertainment Abandons Game Development After Lord of the Rings: Gollum Failure

Daedalic Entertainment, the developer of Lord of the Rings: Gollum, has announced the closure of its development department and the cancellation of a follow-up Lord of the Rings game. The decision comes after the poorly received launch of Gollum and aims to shift the company's focus to its publishing business. Daedalic Entertainment expressed gratitude for the learning experience and stated that it will support its former employees in finding new opportunities.

via TrueAchievements|
#closure#daedalic-entertainment#game-development
Gollum Rises to UK Top 10 Despite Rocky Start.
gaming3 years ago

Gollum Rises to UK Top 10 Despite Rocky Start.

Despite receiving negative reviews, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has managed to reach number six in physical game sales in the UK during its launch week. The game's launch figures are considered weak, but it has still performed better than Lego 2K Drive. The development team has pledged to support the game with patches in the coming weeks and months.

via Pure Xbox|
#game-sales#gaming#gollum
Developers of LOTR: Gollum apologize for disappointing game experience.
gaming3 years ago

Developers of LOTR: Gollum apologize for disappointing game experience.

Developers Daedalic Entertainment have apologized for the poor launch of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, which has been criticized for broken AI, framerate issues, and crashing. The game has received low scores on Metacritic, with the PS5 version rated even worse. The developers have acknowledged the issues and promised to provide patches to address them. This follows similar apologies from the developers of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Forspoken, and Xbox boss Phil Spencer for Redfall.

via Digital Spy|
#apology#bugs#daedalic-entertainment
Lord of the Rings: Gollum Developers Issue Apology for Disappointing Game
gaming3 years ago

Lord of the Rings: Gollum Developers Issue Apology for Disappointing Game

Developers of Lord of the Rings: Gollum, Daedalic Entertainment, have issued an apology for the game's underwhelming experience and not meeting players' expectations. They acknowledged the bugs and technical issues and promised to provide patches to allow players to enjoy the game to its fullest potential. The game has received negative reviews since its launch, with criticism relating to bugs and poor story, stealth, and other facets.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#apology#bugs#daedalic-entertainment