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Geoff Keighley’s showcase delivered a Witcher 3 remaster, new Gears of War footage, and several other Xbox and PC trailers while the industry clears space for Grand Theft Auto VI.
A proposed class action claims Twitch and its parent Amazon used streamers' content to train generative AI without consent or payment.
Sony emailed PlayStation users to restate that digital purchases grant only a license, not ownership, days before a boycott over the planned end of new discs in 2028.
Take-Two seeks account records from the two platforms after repeated attempts to remove leaked footage failed to stop further dumps.
Psychonauts studio Double Fine now controls the rights to every game it released under prior Xbox ownership.
Unionised developers at One Bethesda Game Studio report low morale after mass cuts yet express optimism in ongoing organisation efforts supported by the CWA.
Twitch has fed streamer video into Amazon’s generative AI models by default and its own product chief admits uncertainty over what user data entered the training sets.
Sony shifts all future titles to digital-only sales through its store and retailer codes once disc manufacturing stops.
Microsoft states that reported sales figures comparing Grand Theft Auto 6 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox do not reflect actual pre-order data.
A Kotaku analysis contends that scenarios built in the game’s editor reveal the gap between AI mimicry and actual awareness, and that companies exploit public confusion for funding.
Valve's SteamOS 3.8 release removes prior barriers so users can install the OS on any PC parts that match a Steam Machine profile.
Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski states he knows generative AI-only titles are on the horizon but expresses doubts about pursuing that route.
The latest release of the open-source engine reimplementation adds safeguards against an old attack animation bug that could destroy a saved game in one move.
The patch introduces new display options and quicker update delivery as Valve prepares the hybrid hardware for a summer launch.
Tim Sweeney frames the engine update as a response to industry pressure while Epic works to create its own large-scale shared game space.
Xbox wants faster output from its studios, yet Bethesda's long development cycles for major titles like The Elder Scrolls 6 create an open question on timing.
Epic Games is exploring a system in Unreal Engine 6 that would allow cosmetic items purchased in Fortnite to appear in other Unreal-based games and the reverse.
Xbox is preparing another round of cuts at three established first-party studios as it attempts to reset its gaming operations.
Microsoft acquired the studio behind We Happy Few and South of Midnight in 2018, and fresh reports indicate it may now be shut down amid broader cuts.
Microsoft is reportedly planning to shut several first-party Xbox studios as part of an internal reset.
Reports indicate the Canadian developer behind We Happy Few and South of Midnight faces shutdown as part of an Xbox reset, though talks with leadership are ongoing.
Microsoft is reportedly preparing to shut several first-party Xbox studios as part of an internal reset.
New report says the company is studying a structure that would let the division release first-party games on a quicker schedule.
A report indicates the company is weighing a spin-out of its gaming division to speed up first-party game releases.
Microsoft plans significant Xbox staff reductions next month after the division's revenue fell nearly half a billion dollars over five years despite more than $20 million in investments.
Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball stated that the service shed millions of subscribers in the wake of last fall's price increase.
Capcom states it uses generative AI to handle repetitive tasks and free developers for higher-value work, while noting only moderate effectiveness so far.
The developers of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis added an AI content notice to the game's Steam page and postponed launch to February 2027.
Nvidia’s RTX Spark integrates a Blackwell GPU into a single chip for thin laptops due this autumn.
Rocket League served as the first public showcase for the next major version of Epic's game engine.
Polygon states that the game's narrative stands as the clearest critique yet of technology's role in progress and control.
Epic Games has restored Fortnite to the App Store in most countries and called the move the opening step toward ending Apple’s commissions on a global scale.
Microsoft is opening a new channel for player input after a string of recent Xbox strategy shifts under new leadership.
Magic: The Gathering's Reality Fracture set returns planeswalker Jace Beleren to reshape the multiverse, promising a bold narrative shift for players and collectors.
Wizards of the Coast revealed The Vision and Mind Stone cards at Magic Con 2026, confirming more Marvel crossovers for Magic: The Gathering's June set.
Crunchyroll launches Chainsaw Man season one, Netflix adds Swapped, and HBO Max features Wuthering Heights, refreshing streaming options for the weekend.
GameStop, grappling with retail decline, is reportedly in early talks to acquire eBay, potentially merging physical stores with online auctions for collectibles like Funko Pops.
Hasbro's $600 Ultimate Grogu animatronic offers the most realistic life-size collectible of the Mandalorian's iconic character, available for preorder ahead of its 2027 release.
The King serves as Saros's final boss, a challenging fight that requires dodging attacks and managing phases to secure victory.
Lego and Sega announced a 479-piece building set recreating the Sega Genesis console, priced at $39.99 and launching June 1 for adult fans of 90s gaming nostalgia.
Netflix delays Greta Gerwig's The Magician's Nephew from November 2026 to February 2027 to allow for a longer theatrical run before streaming.
The upcoming Resident Evil reboot film draws creature designs from the divisive Resident Evil 6, blending its elements with Resident Evil 4 for a fresh take on the horror franchise.
Smaug the Magnificent in Magic: The Gathering combines with the Ancient Red Dragon from D&D to create a treasure-powered combo that can end games in one turn.