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Ousted Subnautica 2 Devs Allege Krafton Asked AI How To Avoid Paying Bonus
The legal battle between the former leaders of Subnautica developer Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton has taken another turn. In new documents filed with the court, Subnautica director and designer Charlie Cleveland, Unknown Worlds co-founder Max McGuire, and ex-CEO Ted Gill allege that Krafton executives turned to AI as part of a bid to get out from under a $250 million bonus that would have been due if Subnautica 2 met certain financial goals.
At the heart of the latest filings are exchanges between Krafton CEO Kim Chang-han and the company's head of global operations Richard Yoon that were obtained via discovery. As reported by Kotaku, the documents allege "Kim turned to artificial intelligence to help him brainstorm ways to avoid paying the earnout. ChatGPT likewise advised that it would be 'difficult to cancel the earn-out.'"
The founders also alleged that Krafton refused to produce those ChatGPT conversations and stated that they no longer exist. However, there is a series of messages between Kim and Yoon that appear to suggest that Krafton's inability to renegotiate a lower payout for the bonus led Yoon to say "it might be easier to take over [Unknown Worlds]," than to obtain better terms.
Continue Reading at GameSpotMajor MMO Is Coming To Steam With A $50 Alpha Test, Which Is Actually A Discount
Indie MMORPG Ashes of Creation, first announced in 2016, is finally coming to Steam. While the game once it fully launches won't have an upfront box cost, developer Intrepid Studios announced it will begin selling access to the game's alpha and beta tests for $50.
That's actually a discount, as alpha access currently costs $100 on the official Ashes of Creation website. Come December 11, however, that price will go down to $50 to coincide with the game's arrival on Steam.
Intrepid makes clear it doesn't have a specific end date for early access, but that following alpha testing, the game will move into two beta periods before releasing in full. Following early access, Ashes of Creation will require a monthly subscription to play.
Continue Reading at GameSpotFinal Fantasy I-VI Collection Discounted To New Low Price For Black Friday 2025
Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition
$40 (was $75) for Nintendo Switch 1/2
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Some of Square Enix's best JRPG remakes, remasters, and retro compilations are featured in Amazon's early Black Friday video game sale this week. Most notably, Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition is on sale for only $40 on Nintendo Switch and PS4. The $35 price cut is the biggest discounted yet for Square Enix's stellar Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters. The Anniversary Edition comes with a Final Fantasy character sprite sticker sheet.
The six-game Final Fantasy compilation has been one of the most popular Switch and PlayStation game deals during major sales events since its launch last fall. If you're interested, we'd recommend snagging this deal soon; the Switch version, in particular, tends to sell out during promotions.
Continue Reading at GameSpotThese Garden-Themed Lego Sets Are On Sale At Amazon
Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees (709 pieces)
See at AmazonLego Icons Fountain Garden (1,302 pieces)
See at AmazonWe're inching closer to Black Friday, but you don't have to wait until November 28 to start shopping. Several retailers are already slashing prices on popular items, including plenty of Lego sets. Two of the most enticing offers for the Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees and Lego Icons Fountain Garden sets, which are seeing limited-time deals at Amazon. With Amazon's discount, you can gab the Mini Bonsai Trees set for $45 (was $65) and the Fountain Garden display for $70 (down from $100)--though these are selling out fast, and inventory likely won't last until Black Friday.
Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees (709 pieces) $45 (was $65)
This set is listed at its lowest price ever. You'll get to build three miniature trees--a ginkgo bonsai tree with yellow leaves, a black pine bonsai tree with green needles, and a wisteria bonsai tree with lilac flowers. The trees are quite tiny (standing around seven inches tall and just a few inches wide), which should make it easy to fit them onto your desk, bookcase, or other shelf or end table around your home.
Foliage bricks are interchangeable in this set, allowing you a bit of freedom to customize their appearance. And to help you display the set, you'll get to build two display stands of varying height, adding some verticality to the otherwise tiny trio of plants. Instructions are included with the set, though it's also compatible with the Lego Builder app if you'd prefer a more detailed walkthrough.
See at Amazon Lego Icons Fountain Garden (1,302 pieces) $70 (was $100)
For something that'll take a bit longer, the Lego Icons Fountain Garden is a better fit. It clocks in at over 1,300 pieces, and once completed, you'll have a tiny diorama featuring trees, shrubs, a fountain, and a few elegant structures scattered throughout a verdant garden. It's slightly customizable, thanks to slots in the diorama base that let you swap out various components, so you can decorate as you see fit.
All in all, the set includes a two-tiered fountain, two cypress trees, grape vines, four pergolas, tiled pathways, a luna moth, a bird, and a frog figure. It's about 11.5 inches wide when completed, which could make it a fun piece of decor for a table or bookcase.
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Of course, these are far from the only two Lego sets on sale ahead of Black Friday. A long list of others are seeing generous price cuts, including everything from the Lego Christmas Tree and Mini Orchid to the Japanese Zen Garden and Lotus Flowers. We've put together a long list of our favorite deals below--but if nothing catches your eye, be sure to check back closer to Black Friday. More discounts are bound to spring up in the coming days, and we're likely to see some of the best prices of the year.
Best Lego Black Friday Deals 2025- Lego Botanicals Bonsai Tree (878 pieces) -- $40 ($50)
- Lego Botanicals Chrysanthemum (278 pieces) -- $24 ($30)
- Lego Botanicals Flower Bouquet (756 pieces) -- $48 ($60)
- Lego Botanicals Happy Plants (217 pieces) -- $18.39 ($23)
- Lego Botanicals Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree (474 pieces) -- $60
- Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees (709 pieces) -- $45 ($65)
- Lego Botanicals Mini Orchid (274 pieces) -- $24 ($30)
- Lego Botanicals Orchid (608 pieces) -- $40 ($50)
- Lego Botanicals Petite Sunny Bouquet (373 pieces) -- $24 ($30)
- Lego Botanicals Plum Blossom (327 pieces) -- $24 ($30)
- Lego Botanicals Succulents (771 pieces)-- $40 ($50)
- Lego Botanicals Tiny Plants (758 pieces) -- $40 ($50)
- Lego Botanicals Wildflower Bouquet (939 pieces) -- $48 ($60)
- Lego Cherry Blossom (430 pieces)-- $13 ($15)
- Lego Christmas Tree (784 pieces) -- $27 ($45)
- Lego Creator 3-in-1 Flowers Watering Can, Rain Boots, Birds (420 pieces) -- $24 ($30)
- Lego Daffodils (216 pieces) -- $12.74 ($15)
- Lego Disney Encanto Isabela's Flowerpot (641 pieces) -- $24 ($40)
- Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece (812 pieces) -- $44 ($50)
- Lego Icons Fountain Garden (1,302 pieces) -- $70 ($100)
- Lego Icons Poinsettia (608 pieces) -- $40 ($50)
- Lego Icons Tranquil Garden (1,363 pieces) -- $88 ($110)
- Lego Ideas Insect Collection (1,111 pieces) -- $64 ($80)
- Lego Lotus Flower (220 pieces) -- $13 ($15)
- Lego Roses (120 pieces) -- $10 ($15)
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Xbox Showcase Coming Up This Week, Will Feature "Brand-New Reveals" And Game Pass Announcements
Microsoft has announced that the next Xbox Partner Preview event is coming up this Thursday, November 20. The event promises news and updates on partner titles, including information about games like 007 First Light, Tides of Annihilation, Reanimal, and "other great games" coming to Xbox platforms.
Every game shown during the Xbox Partner Preview is part of the Xbox Play Anywhere program, and that means they can be played across console, PC, and handhelds with one purchase.
The event also promises "brand-new reveals and Game Pass announcements."
Continue Reading at GameSpotGTA 6 Has Been "Very Hard To Avoid" And Will "Blot Out The Sun" For The Industry, Helldivers 2 Dev Says
The delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 to November 2026 disappointed the general public, but Rockstar's release date shuffling also has a significant impact on competing game development studios.
Speaking to The Game Business about a variety of industry hot topics, Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Shams Jorjani spoke about how GTA 6's delay affects his studio's planning and work on Helldivers 2.
"It gives us a stay of execution," Jorjani said, adding: "Us and everyone else."
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