Epic Games delays Marvel and Star Wars crossover shooter, shifts devs to "AI-first" production model
The reported pivot to AI-accelerated development, including AI-generated art, marks a major escalation of generative AI adoption at a top publisher and has draw
Gamesindustry · +15 outlets
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii releases AI-made browser game he says took about 30 minutes
A veteran Japanese designer's embrace of gen-AI tools adds a prominent voice to the industry debate over AI's role in game creation.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Nintendo says it has no plans to abandon physical games, contrasting with Sony's digital push
Nintendo's Latin America VP reaffirmed an "agnostic" approach to physical media as rivals move toward digital-only storefronts.
Eurogamer · +13 outlets
Steam sets new concurrent user record with over 43.5 million players in October
Valve's platform broke its own record for simultaneous users and in-game players, underscoring continued growth of PC gaming.
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
Nvidia reportedly ceases production of GeForce RTX 5090 to focus on AI-focused RTX Pro cards
The reported halt of the flagship consumer GPU, if confirmed, signals Nvidia prioritizing AI datacenter hardware over gaming cards.
Gamesindustry · +12 outlets
Games industry M&A totals $57.8bn in Q3, driven by EA's $55bn leveraged buyout
Aream & Co reports 54 transactions in the quarter, with the EA deal dominating deal value across the sector.
Gamesindustry · +3 outlets
GTA 6 leak group threatens to release alleged full build including story mode
The threat to publish a complete build with story mode and credits escalates an ongoing security crisis ahead of the game's launch.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Gears of War: E-Day server outages caused by DDoS attacks, developer confirms
The Coalition said deliberate attacks caused login and disconnect issues over the weekend, with services now stabilized.
Eurogamer · +10 outlets
Valor Mortis launches to positive reviews as reviewers praise its Napoleonic Soulslike take
The Ghostrunner creators' first-person soulslike drew strong critical reception, with its PC system requirements reportedly lowered ahead of launch.
Rockpapershotgun · +6 outlets
VR Chat community protests influx of AI-generated content harming platform discoverability
Community members and developers are debating how much AI-generated content should be permitted on the social VR platform.
Kotaku
No Man's Sky is coming to iPhone and iPad, reduced to 3.8GB with only multiplayer cut
Hello Games says the mobile port was helped by work on its upcoming title Light No Fire, shrinking the space sim to fit Apple devices.
Kotaku · +6 outlets
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds fans accuse SEGA of breaking "all future paid DLC" promise after FF7 season revealed
Players who bought the Deluxe Edition say a new Season Pass for Final Fantasy 7 content contradicts an earlier commitment to all future paid DLC.
Kotaku · +1 outlets
Ben Affleck calls Justice League the low point of his career, criticizes Warner Bros. over Snyder handling
The Batman actor said the studio's use of Zack Snyder's bereavement during production was among the worst things he has seen.
Kotaku · +4 outlets
Chris Kerr launches Vertical Slice, a subscription trade publication for game industry professionals
The former Game Developer senior editor's new outlet aims to give workers a voice and hold power to account in the games business.
Gamesindustry · +3 outlets
Valve releases Steam Frame CAD files, sparking wave of DIY mods
The public CAD release lets anyone 3D print accessories for the VR headset, already prompting community projects like wrist straps and stands.
Pcgamer · +4 outlets
Squadron 42 gets a Steam page ahead of its 2027 launch date
The long-delayed Star Citizen singleplayer spinoff resurfaced with a new trailer and store page, though skepticism over the 2027 date persists.
Rockpapershotgun · +13 outlets
Arc Raiders player numbers rebound with Frozen Trail 2.0 update
The extraction shooter saw lapsed players return for its latest update, which some treat as a relaunch, though the figures may be inflated.
Eurogamer · +1 outlets
Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew reveals first poster and trailer
Netflix's 2027 adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel drew warmer reactions from skeptical fans after the poster's debut.
Ign · +1 outlets