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In Charlotte, one of the ways it’s defined is through the arts. Whether it be public murals, cinematography, or collectiveness, local artists and organizations are working to create spaces that foster connection and expression. There’s heart and passion among Charlotte artists and it flourishes through the synergistic relationship between artists and organizations, which provides them…

Epic Games is opening the floodgates for AI-powered characters in Fortnite. Starting July 30th, creators will be able to publish custom experiences featuring NPCs with AI-generated voices, marking one of the biggest deployments of voice synthesis tech in mainstream gaming. The company’s already rolled out 36 pre-built characters with distinct personalities – from fan favorites…

Every summer, Comic-Con transforms downtown San Diego into the center of the pop culture universe. Fans from around the world gather for a weekend of panels, celebrity appearances, exclusive merchandise and more.

From Thursday through Sunday,Wizards of the Coast will host the Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes Fan Experience in Petco Park. Open to all (no badge required), fans can dive into this new collection with learn-to-play sessions, ticketed play, and exclusive giveaways.

Roblox is putting AI-powered game creation directly into users’ pockets. The gaming platform just launched a new “Build” feature that lets anyone generate playable games using nothing but a text prompt on their mobile device. It’s a major bet that generative AI can democratize game development for Roblox’s massive 70+ million daily active users, most…