Open-source project d2r-mobile just dropped a compatibility layer that lets users run their own Nintendo Switch copy of Diablo II: Resurrected directly on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Android. It bypasses emulation to execute native code at a locked 60 fps with rebuilt touch controls under an MIT license.
Blizzard Entertainment just faced pushback after a new patent surfaced detailing an AI system that mimics specific art styles to flesh out virtual worlds. President Mike Ybarra quickly stepped in to clarify, insisting machine learning will only be used as an additive tool to free up creative teams for higher-quality work. Why it matters: As major studios look to slash the brutal costs of world-building, the tension between AI efficiency and artist backlash is reaching game development giants.
