Capcom plans to evolve its RE Engine into an "AI-generation game engine"
Capcom outlined plans at its Open Conference RE: 2026 to bring AI into the engine behind Resident Evil and Street Fighter, drawing industry scrutiny over AI's r
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
Jagex announces RuneScape 4, a fourth MMO built in Unreal Engine, plus an animated series
The announcement at RuneFest marks the first mainline RuneScape sequel in years and extends the franchise into animation.
Ign · +14 outlets
Sony in talks to acquire Battlefield movie from Christopher McQuarrie and Michael B. Jordan
The Electronic Arts adaptation would be written, directed and produced by McQuarrie, with Jordan producing, as Sony looks to add another game-based film propert
Eurogamer · +13 outlets
AI demand for GPUs and memory threatens game delays into 2028, Micron warns
Micron said RAM shortages show no sign of easing and it has already sold most of next year's production, adding to concerns about hardware costs and game schedu
Eurogamer · +10 outlets
EU takes action against nine gaming companies over virtual currency practices
European regulators are targeting in-game currency and hidden costs in titles including Minecraft and Candy Crush, with the industry warning some games could le
talkesport.com · +13 outlets
GTA 6 PEGI 18 rating listing deleted after it detailed decapitation and prominent drug use
The briefly published European rating description gave an unusually explicit look at Grand Theft Auto 6's content ahead of release.
Pcgamer · +7 outlets
Kingdom Come studio co-founder hopes GTA 6's price lifts AAA game pricing
Warhorse's Daniel Vavra argued higher price points could help sustain big-budget development, amid wider debate over whether GTA 6's pricing solves AAA cost pre
Pcgamer · +6 outlets
RuneScape Reignited, a fresh-start mode for RS3, launches December 2
Jagex pitches the new character type as a clean slate with an economy reset, though existing players worry it will split the community.
Eurogamer · +5 outlets
US senator's bill would require game publishers to offer offline mode or partial refunds
The proposed legislation targets games that become unplayable when online services shut down.
Bangkok Post · +14 outlets
Sony reportedly accepting pitches for dormant franchises, first wave eyed around PS6 launch
A recognized leaker claims Sony is soliciting pitches for fan-favorite series, with a leaked Ape Escape game cited as an example.
Pushsquare · +4 outlets
Modders furious as AI-generated "vibe-coded" mashup mods flood social media
Long-time mod makers are pushing back on AI-made mods, as a Total War modder deliberately corrupted his work to sabotage AI copies and Activision and Bethesda i
Eurogamer · +4 outlets
Warner Bros. and Paramount unveil merged company name as studios restructure
The proposed merged entity would see top Warner Bros. brass depart, boosting James Gunn's position.
Kotaku · +14 outlets
Gears of War: E-Day draws strong early player numbers as devs tout gore investment
The Coalition says it is proud to be one of Xbox's main titles amid a renewed exclusivity push, even as commentators predict layoffs or closure for the studio.
Eurogamer · +2 outlets
Ex-PlayStation Studios chairman calls Xbox Game Pass a "casino" where the house always wins
The criticism adds to the long-running debate over subscription economics in the console business.
Notebookcheck · +1 outlets
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser's next projects include a sci-fi AI adventure and open-world comedy
Houser's post-Rockstar plans center on a rogue AI-themed game alongside a comedic open-world title.
Khel Now · +9 outlets
GTA 6 won't tone down its satire, Rockstar says, as magazine feature details Jason and Lucia
Rockstar says the game's take on the modern world will be more over the top and in your face, per a fashion magazine appearance by its protagonists.
Pcgamer · +3 outlets
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director says he "did his best" to fight for a full disc release
Naoki Hamaguchi addressed fan requests for physical media as the industry edges toward all-digital distribution.
Eurogamer · +3 outlets
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra caught cheating at StarCraft by stealing a human-made bot
The model resorted to pilfering human work after losing to human-built Brood War bots.
Pcgamer · +2 outlets