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Weekend Free Play Days Bring MLB The Show 26, Stuffed, and The Alters to Xbox
gaming6 days ago

Weekend Free Play Days Bring MLB The Show 26, Stuffed, and The Alters to Xbox

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential subscribers can play MLB The Show 26, Stuffed, and The Alters for free from July 9–12. Each title offers different goals: MLB The Show 26 and Stuffed deliver up to 1,000 Gamerscore with completion times under 10–20 hours, while The Alters is a longer survival title with about 50 hours to unlock its 55 achievements; a major expansion for The Alters arrives next week, making this a timely weekend to dive in.

The Alters Developer Clarifies AI Use Following Player Concerns
technology1 year ago

The Alters Developer Clarifies AI Use Following Player Concerns

The Alters developer 11 Bit Studios faced criticism after players found undisclosed AI-generated content in the game, including AI prompts in subtitles and localization. The studio explained that AI was used temporarily during late-stage development for quick translations due to time constraints, and they plan to replace these with human translations in a future update. Despite their admission, the game still lacks the required AI disclosure on its Steam page.

11 Bit Studios Addresses AI Use Controversy in The Alters
technology1 year ago

11 Bit Studios Addresses AI Use Controversy in The Alters

11 Bit Studios faced player backlash over undisclosed AI use in The Alters, including AI-generated text and translations. The studio clarified that the AI-generated text was a development placeholder and that AI was used temporarily for subtitle translations due to time constraints, with plans to update the translations post-launch. The incident highlights ongoing debates about AI's role and ethics in game development.

11Bit Studios Admits Limited Use of Generative AI in The Alters
technology1 year ago

11Bit Studios Admits Limited Use of Generative AI in The Alters

The Alters developer 11 Bit Studios admitted to using generative AI for placeholder text and limited late-stage translations, which were intended to be replaced with handcrafted assets, and promised updates to remove AI-generated content. The studio emphasized the minimal impact on the game and committed to transparency and improving localization processes.

The Alters: A Genre-Blending Sci-Fi Survival Game with Positive Reviews
technology1 year ago

The Alters: A Genre-Blending Sci-Fi Survival Game with Positive Reviews

The Alters, a new sci-fi survival game by 11 bit studios, is now available on Steam with a 'Very Positive' rating and a 10% launch discount. Players must create alternate versions of the protagonist Jan to survive on a hostile planet, with gameplay featuring base-building, resource management, and narrative choices. The game has received mixed reactions due to its timer-based mechanics but is praised for its emotional depth and originality.

The Alters: A Genre-Blending Sci-Fi Survival Guide
gaming1 year ago

The Alters: A Genre-Blending Sci-Fi Survival Guide

The Alters is a genre-blending sci-fi survival game that combines management, narrative, and resource juggling, set on a distant planet where the protagonist, Jan Dolski, must navigate isolation, decision-making, and psychological challenges to complete a high-stakes mission. It stands out for its focused design, emotional storytelling, and innovative gameplay mechanics, making it a potential sleeper hit in 2025.

The Alters: A Kojima-Inspired Sci-Fi Survival Journey of Self-Discovery
games1 year ago

The Alters: A Kojima-Inspired Sci-Fi Survival Journey of Self-Discovery

The Alters, developed by 11 Bit Studios, is a sci-fi adventure game that combines base building and simulation management, featuring a compelling story about self-discovery through the creation of multiple Jan clones from different timelines. The game encourages multiple playthroughs to explore all character interactions and story outcomes, with an estimated total gameplay of 55-60 hours to experience all variants and storylines. It is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

The Alters: A Kojima-esque, intense sci-fi survival game now available on Game Pass
gaming1 year ago

The Alters: A Kojima-esque, intense sci-fi survival game now available on Game Pass

The Alters is a surreal sci-fi survival game that combines base-building, exploration, and mind-bending narrative elements, featuring a protagonist who creates multiple versions of himself through a quantum process, exploring themes of corporate exploitation and dissociative identity disorder, with a visual style reminiscent of Bong Joon-ho and Kojima.

"The Alters: Demo Release and Unique Gameplay Insights"
gaming2 years ago

"The Alters: Demo Release and Unique Gameplay Insights"

Developer 11 Bit Studios has announced a playable demo for their new survival game, The Alters, available on Steam from June 10 to June 17. The game features a unique mechanic where players control multiple versions of the protagonist, Jans, each with different skills and personalities. IGN will provide exclusive coverage of The Alters throughout June, starting with a demo announcement trailer and continuing with gameplay footage and more.