Almost half of new Steam games now disclose AI-generated content, analysis finds
The figure, drawn from more than 63,000 Steam releases since January 2024, underscores how quickly AI tools have been adopted in game production.
Dexerto · +12 outlets
Anthropic adds rule to Claude Code barring recreations of existing video games
The policy change targets AI-generated clones of existing games, a flashpoint as generative tools spread through game development.
Gamesindustry · +12 outlets
Nagoshi Studio shuts down months after NetEase cut its funding
The Gang of Dragon developer's closure adds to a wave of studio shutdowns tied to retrenchment by Chinese publishers.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Spotify to charge users for AI song remixes while paying artists more
The reported paid add-on would let users generate remixes of licensed tracks with AI, with additional payouts to rights holders.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Schell Games announces second round of layoffs this year
The Among Us VR co-developer is cutting staff again amid continued contraction in the VR games market.
Gamesindustry · +8 outlets
Prince of Persia fan offers Ubisoft $5.8 million to finish canceled remake
The open letter asks Ubisoft to explore outside financial support for a project the publisher abandoned.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Warzone Season 1 pulls Verdansk and Rebirth Island, with updated returns planned
The two maps leave rotation when the new season begins November 6 before coming back in revised form.
Dexerto · +4 outlets
Overwatch director says PvE could return but a full campaign would need a whole new game
Aaron Keller's comments reopen discussion of the story content Blizzard shelved, while setting a high bar for its revival.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Valve's canceled Portal prequel made playable by modders nearly 20 years later
Fans pieced together a working version of the abandoned project, reviving a long-lost chapter of Valve's catalog.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
Fortnite adds rare reward granting 14 days of free Item Shop items, with limits
Battle Royale chests can now roll a Pirate Shop prize that waives Item Shop costs for a two-week window.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Fanfiction archive AO3 could stay offline up to four weeks after security incident
Archive of Our Own says no fanworks were deleted, but usernames, emails, IP addresses and hashed passwords may have been exposed.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Dead by Daylight devs respond after backlash over free DLC gift to streamer TheBurntPeanut
Behaviour Interactive's livestream giveaway to a popular Twitch creator set off a debate among players about creator perks.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Netflix U.K. layoffs cut up to 3% of London HQ as production VP Anna Mallett exits
The cuts hit Netflix's British operations as it trims its production leadership in the region.
Variety · +2 outlets
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show draws record 219,546 visitors from 113 countries
Organizers called it the most international edition of the combined event to date.
Gamesindustry · +4 outlets
Niftski sets Super Mario Bros. world record in Mario costume, within 33ms of theoretical limit
The 4:54.299 run on Halloween leaves human competitors roughly two frames from the game's fastest possible completion.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Druski signs multi-year Netflix deal, sets series based on megachurch sketch
The creator's Collect & Praise series moves a viral sketch concept into a full streaming show.
Variety · +13 outlets
Rockstar reportedly teaming with Nike on $130 GTA 6 sneakers
The reported tie-up would extend the game's marketing into apparel ahead of its release.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Joel Coen's Jack of Spades, with Josh O'Connor, lands at Netflix for fall 2027
The film marks another high-profile auteur project headed to the streaming service.
Variety