Microsoft Rejects Claims of Eight-to-One GTA 6 Pre-Order Gap
Microsoft states that reported sales figures comparing Grand Theft Auto 6 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox do not reflect actual pre-order data.
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Age Of Empires Editor Used To Argue Against AI Consciousness Claims
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 Opens SteamOS for Custom Desktop Steam Machines
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.
CD Projekt CEO Says Pure AI Games Are Inevitable but Questions the Approach
Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski states he knows generative AI-only titles are on the horizon but expresses doubts about pursuing that route.
OpenMW update blocks a long-standing way to break Morrowind
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.
Valve Releases SteamOS Update With Initial Steam Machine Support
The patch introduces new display options and quicker update delivery as Valve prepares the hybrid hardware for a summer launch.
Epic Unveils Unreal Engine 6 With Generative AI Support to Build an Alternative to Roblox
Tim Sweeney frames the engine update as a response to industry pressure while Epic works to create its own large-scale shared game space.
Microsoft Presses Bethesda for Quicker Hits With The Elder Scrolls 6 in View
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.
Unreal Engine 6 Tests Player Skins Moving Between Fortnite and Other Titles
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.
Microsoft Reportedly Set to Close or Spin Off Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games
Xbox is preparing another round of cuts at three established first-party studios as it attempts to reset its gaming operations.
Microsoft Reportedly Set to Close Compulsion Games as Part of Xbox Reset
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.
Xbox Considers Closing Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games
Microsoft is reportedly planning to shut several first-party Xbox studios as part of an internal reset.
Microsoft Reportedly Plans to Close Compulsion Games Studio
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.
Xbox Weighs Studio Closures for Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games
Microsoft is reportedly preparing to shut several first-party Xbox studios as part of an internal reset.
Microsoft Weighs Turning Xbox Into Standalone Subsidiary
New report says the company is studying a structure that would let the division release first-party games on a quicker schedule.
Microsoft Eyes Xbox Restructure as Separate Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
A report indicates the company is weighing a spin-out of its gaming division to speed up first-party game releases.
Xbox Division Faces Major Layoffs After Revenue Drop
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.
Game Pass Lost Millions of Subscribers After 2025 Price Hike
Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball stated that the service shed millions of subscribers in the wake of last fall's price increase.
Capcom Says Generative AI Shows Partial Results in Routine Work
Capcom states it uses generative AI to handle repetitive tasks and free developers for higher-value work, while noting only moderate effectiveness so far.
Tomb Raider Studio Discloses AI Tool Use After Release Delay
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 Ships First Laptop SoC With Full RTX 50-Series Graphics
Nvidia’s RTX Spark integrates a Blackwell GPU into a single chip for thin laptops due this autumn.
Epic Games Debuts Unreal Engine 6 at Rocket League Paris Major
Rocket League served as the first public showcase for the next major version of Epic's game engine.
Subnautica 2 Positions Big Tech as Central Antagonist
Polygon states that the game's narrative stands as the clearest critique yet of technology's role in progress and control.
Fortnite Returns to App Stores Worldwide Except Australia as Epic Signals Next Phase of Apple Fight
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 Launches Xbox Player Voice Portal to Gather Direct Feedback
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 Brings Back Jace Beleren to Reshape the Multiverse
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 Unveils Vision and Mind Stone Cards for Marvel Crossover in Magic: The Gathering
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.
New Streaming Hits Land on Major Platforms This Weekend
Crunchyroll launches Chainsaw Man season one, Netflix adds Swapped, and HBO Max features Wuthering Heights, refreshing streaming options for the weekend.
GameStop Reportedly Pursues eBay Acquisition in Bid to Revive Brick-and-Mortar Model
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 Ultimate Grogu Animatronic Hits Preorder at $600
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.
Conquering the King: Strategies for Saros's Toughest Boss Fight
The King serves as Saros's final boss, a challenging fight that requires dodging attacks and managing phases to secure victory.
Lego and Sega Team Up for a Buildable Sega Genesis Console Set
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 Pushes Back Greta Gerwig's Narnia Prequel to 2027
Netflix delays Greta Gerwig's The Magician's Nephew from November 2026 to February 2027 to allow for a longer theatrical run before streaming.
New Resident Evil Movie Borrows from the Series' Most Divisive Entry
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.
Magic: The Gathering's Smaug Card Fuels Explosive Combo with D&D Dragon
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.