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How Evil Empire makes one of the most effective indie showcase events – while juggling Castlevania, live ops, and building its own IP

2 weeks ago

Digital showcases have become a cornerstone of the modern publishing landscape. From State of Play to Wholesome Direct to Indie Fan Fest, among many others, there's one for every segment – and the Triple-I Initiative has become one of the most effectivel for indies. It was set up by French studio Evil Empire, which was born to keep Dead Cells going after the game's original developer, Motion Twin, wanted to move on to new projects. Alongside working on the likes of The Rogue Prince of Persia and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, the company puts together the 45-minute Triple-I initiative showcase every April.

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Alex Forbes-Calvin

How AI Could Help Combat Antibiotic Resistance

2 weeks 1 day ago

At WIRED Health, British surgeon Ara Darzi said AI is set to transform the diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant infections. But a lack of incentives means innovation may not reach patients.

Emily Mullin

OpenAI Really Wants Codex to Shut Up About Goblins

2 weeks 1 day ago

“Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant,” reads OpenAI’s coding agent instructions.

Will Knight