Spotify plans paid AI remix add-on that pays original artists more
The reported add-on would let users generate AI remixes while adding a new royalty stream for the original rights holders.
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Nearly half of all new Steam games disclose AI-generated content
An analysis of more than 63,000 Steam releases since January 2024 finds AI disclosure rising sharply on the platform.
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Anthropic adds rule to stop Claude Code from recreating existing games
The AI coding tool will no longer build clones of existing video games, a change that touches on copyright and developer concerns.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Nagoshi Studio closed months after NetEase withdrew funding
The Gang of Dragon developer shuts down as NetEase continues to pull back from overseas studio investments.
Gamesindustry · +13 outlets
Warzone Season 1 removes Verdansk and Rebirth Island, with both maps returning later
The two iconic maps leave rotation when Season 1 begins on November 6, before returning with updates.
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Overwatch director says PvE could return but a full campaign would need a whole new game
Aaron Keller opened the door to story missions again while noting the scale of work required.
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MrBeast spent $7 million on Beast Labs season 2 with 250 artists and franchise voice actors
The creator detailed the cost and scale of his animated series, which features Marvel and Star Wars voice talent.
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AO3 may 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 accessed.
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Meta to promote The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping in 3D and on its $1,299 VR glasses
The tie-in pairs a major film release with Meta's high-end VR hardware, extending its push into entertainment content.
Variety · +13 outlets
Among Us VR co-developer Schell Games announces second layoffs round this year
The VR studio cuts staff again, adding to a year of contraction across the games industry.
Gamesindustry · +10 outlets
CI Games secures $32 million loan to finish and self-publish Lords of the Fallen 2
The syndicated credit facility funds completion and launch of the sequel without a third-party publisher.
Gamesindustry · +5 outlets
Prince of Persia fan offers Ubisoft $5.8 million to finish the canceled remake
An open letter asks the publisher to explore outside financial support for the shelved project.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Modders make Valve's canceled Portal prequel playable nearly 20 years later
Fans pieced together a playable build of the prequel Valve abandoned.
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Dead by Daylight dev responds to backlash over streamer TheBurntPeanut getting free DLC
Behaviour Interactive faces player criticism after gifting a popular Twitch streamer DLC during a livestream.
Dexerto · +5 outlets
Astragon closes German studio Astragon Development, formerly Independent Arts
The simulation publisher is shutting its internal German development arm.
Gamesindustry · +6 outlets
Saudi-backed Kingdom of Gaming event delayed to 2027
The government-backed games industry event slips from December to an unspecified date next year.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Fortnite adds rare Pirate Shop prize that makes the Item Shop free for 14 days
Battle Royale chests can now roll a reward granting free Item Shop access for two weeks, with limits.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
GTA 6 fan who went viral for wanting to live long enough to play it has died
Tributes spread across the gaming community after the 25-year-old's death.
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