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Eric Barone Reflects on 10 Years of Stardew Valley

As Stardew Valley approaches its milestone 10th anniversary, creator Eric Barone—better known as ConcernedApe—finds himself in a rare position in the gaming world. What started as a solo project intended to be a better version of Harvest Moon has evolved into a global phenomenon, selling nearly 50 million copies and fostering a community that spans from die-hard modders to casual mobile players. In a candid interview with IGN, Barone looks...

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The Immortal Blockbuster How GTA V Hit 225 Million Sales

In the rapidly evolving world of digital media, few products have managed to achieve the longevity and cultural dominance of Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V). Initially released in 2013 by Rockstar Games, the title was heralded as a technical marvel of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 era. Yet, more than...

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Meta's Controversial Use of Pirated Books for AI Training

Meta just lost a major fight in its ongoing legal battle with a group of authors suing the company for copyright infringement over how it trained its artificial intelligence models. Against the company’s wishes, a court unredacted information alleging that Meta used Library Genesis (LibGen), a...

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Hollywood Studios Face Backlash Over AI Contract Demands

Nandini Bapat wasn’t raised a quitter. She began acting in 2012 and has since juggled full-time gigs while landing small roles on Fox’s Scream Queens, HBO’s Barry, and Apple TV’s Physical. And after last year’s nearly four-month-long actor’s strike and work stoppage, she still believes her acting...

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Americans Still Buy One Billion Books a Year

This week fellow Substacker Elle Griffin published “No one buys books,” which looks at quotes and stats from the DOJ vs. PRH (Penguin Random House) trial where the government successfully blocked PRH’s $2.2 billion purchase of Simon & Schuster. Griffin’s article has gone viral for its near...

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Legal Battle Over Frida Kahlo's Legacy

The Frida Kahlo Corporation has initiated legal proceedings against online vendors for unauthorized use of the artist's likeness and art. The corporation, holding the trademark, is seeking to halt the reproduction of Kahlo's works without permission.In the lawsuits filed on March 4, the...

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