Silicon Valley witnessed a flurry of activity across various sectors, from gaming and virtual reality to artificial intelligence, according to multiple news sources. Recent developments include Square Enix's release of "Dragon Quest VII Reimagined," Meta's controversial VR studio closures, renewed interest in M83's early post-rock album, John Romero's reunion with id Software founders to revisit "Catacomb 3D," and the emergence of an AI social network called Moltbook.
Square Enix launched "Dragon Quest VII Reimagined," a remake of the classic PlayStation game, designed to be accessible for new players, multiple sources indicated. The remake builds upon previous versions with quality-of-life improvements, revamped graphics, and a story update feature, making it an ideal starting point for those intimidated by the franchise's extensive history.
Meanwhile, Meta faced controversy over the closure of its VR studios, impacting users of the fitness game Supernatural, according to Ars Technica. This decision raised concerns about the future of VR content and Meta's commitment to the metaverse.
In a nostalgic turn, John Romero reunited with id Software's founding members to revisit their early first-person adventure game, "Catacomb 3D," Ars Technica reported. Romero and his colleagues created an informative retrospective video on the creation of the game, which directly preceded and inspired work on "Wolfenstein 3D." "Catacomb 3D" is remembered as a pioneering game that included mouse support and color-coded doors.
Beyond gaming and VR, the emergence of an AI social network called Moltbook has been "freaking out Silicon Valley," according to Vox. Moltbook is a social network populated by AI agents that have reportedly started a religion.
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