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Classic CoD Remasters Make Bank, But Devs Who Built Them See Zero Remember when Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 hit PlayStation 5 earlier this year? For many of us, it was a sudden, glorious blast from the past.
Well, gamers, if you thought Xbox Game Pass had settled into its groove, think again. Reports are swirling that Microsoft is preparing for a significant shake-up of its flagship subscription service, moving away from
Google Chat's AI Recaps: A Game-Changer for Workplace Efficiency Verdict: Google Chat's new AI-powered meeting recap feature is a genuinely useful enhancement for Google Workspace users, promising to significantly
Visual novel and anime legend Jun Maeda, known for *Clannad* and *Air*, has chosen palliative care for throat cancer. He decided to prioritize creative work over chemotherapy, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to his art.
GameSpot's new 26-minute gameplay video for *Stupid Never Dies* reveals a chaotic dungeon crawler where you play as a zombie. The core "Style Eat" mechanic lets you devour enemies to gain their abilities, transforming into various monsters. The video highlights later-game dungeons and the satisfying power progression, including one-shotting bosses.
The new *Street Fighter* movie has delivered a stunning box office performance, setting a new franchise record with a $31 million domestic opening weekend. Despite mixed critical reviews, the film has resonated strongly with fans, securing a 79% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and surpassing its live-action predecessors significantly. It features a star-studded cast and has already teased a sequel, positioning it as a major win for the long-running gaming franchise.
Leakers suggest PS6's RAM and storage alone could cost $680, potentially pushing the console's retail price beyond $1,000-1,200. This highly anticipated console, expected around 2028, could feature advanced AI and graphics innovations.
NBA and AT&T are rolling out a fourth-gen High Speed Arena Network with 4x bandwidth and enhanced reliability, promising a significantly upgraded fan and league experience starting 2026-27.
Director Taika Waititi has confirmed his long-anticipated Star Wars movie is now officially "on ice," putting an indefinite halt to the project after years of development. Citing a packed schedule with "four other movies," Waititi's unique vision for the galaxy far, far away is now in limbo, much to the disappointment of fans.
A new bill, the "Power To The Players Act," has been introduced in the U.S. Congress by Rep. Ritchie Torres to ensure consumers truly own, rather than just license, the video games they purchase. It mandates offline modes for games before server shutdowns, addressing concerns over unplayable digital titles and future-proofing consumer investments in gaming.
Lenovo's Legion Go S handheld gaming PC, featuring SteamOS and a Ryzen Z1 Extreme, is now $999.99 at Best Buy, a 37% reduction. This deal offers double the RAM and storage, a sharper 120Hz display, and a faster processor than the base Steam Deck OLED, making it a compelling high-value option.
Jeremiah Kipp, the director of _The Mortuary Assistant_ film, has sadly passed away. Known for his impact on indie horror, Kipp's recent adaptation of the hit game was his largest project. His passing leaves a significant void in the community.
James Cameron has once again congratulated Marvel Studios after Avengers: Endgame reclaimed the title of highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing Avatar. This marks the latest chapter in a friendly but fierce box office rivalry, with Endgame's recent "Encore" re-release pushing its total to $2.938 billion, just ahead of Avatar's $2.923 billion.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's campaign is receiving widespread praise from early access players, hailed as one of the most brutal and intense in the series, earning comparisons to classic titles. Barry Sloane, the actor behind Captain Price, expressed gratitude for the positive reception of his performance. He also issued a plea to fans to avoid spoilers, ensuring everyone can enjoy the story unspoiled.
Pokémon TCG Pocket is rolling out a major update for its second anniversary, primarily addressing player concerns about overwhelming content releases by shifting to a six-week set schedule. This aims to curb player decline and improve overall engagement by giving trainers more time to collect and strategize. The update also adds new collection methods, improved deck-building features, and enhanced trading functionality.
When you think of a new Star Wars game, especially one hitting a stellar Metacritic score of 88, you probably picture a massive studio with hundreds, if not thousands, of developers burning the midnight oil. But for
Gaming icon Hideo Kojima has praised the divisive 2026 film *Digger*, drawing intriguing parallels to his own prophetic game, *Metal Gear Solid 2*. Both works, he explains, uniquely explore the dangers of misinformation and a fragmented digital reality, anxieties he shares with *Digger*'s director, Alejandro González Iñárritu.
Ubisoft is planning a voluntary departure program for about 100 employees across its Düsseldorf, Berlin, and Mainz studios in Germany. This move is part of a larger, ongoing cost-reduction and restructuring effort by the publisher, aiming to better position its studios for future projects.
Helion Energy, the Everett-based fusion startup, gained mainstream attention this week after being featured as a clue on the popular game show "Jeopardy!". The $800 clue, part of a "Y Combinator" category, highlighted Helion's mission to build the first fusion power plant, bringing the concept of clean energy to a wider audience. CEO David Kirtley celebrated the "surreal" moment as a sign that reliable clean power is becoming more accessible.
Tokyo Game Show 2026 showcased incredible cosplay, with many fans embodying characters from unreleased games like *Blast Blade* and *Mononoke No Kuni*. This gallery highlights the community's foresight, alongside debut *Palworld* cosplay and refreshed takes on classics. It’s a testament to the passion that brings gaming's future to life.
This guide, part three in a series on running an indie studio, tackles the crucial but often overlooked aspect of dealing with non-development related issues. It introduces creating a shared 'studio backlog' for collective problems and using the IDS (Identify, Discuss, Solve) framework to address them constructively. The core message is to build powerful habits that keep studios from getting quietly derailed by lingering challenges.
NVIDIA DLSS, or Deep Learning Super Sampling, has become a cornerstone technology for PC gamers with RTX graphics cards. It's a proprietary upscaling solution designed to boost game performance and, in some cases,
The Valve Steam Deck revolutionized portable PC gaming, bringing a vast library of games to your hands. However, technology moves fast, and even great designs can show their age. This guide will help you understand why
Nvidia has reportedly halted production of the GeForce RTX 5090, with leaked factory notices suggesting its core chip will be repurposed for AI and data center cards. This move positions the RTX 5080 24GB as the new flagship gaming GPU in the 50-series. The decision is linked to an industry-wide memory shortage, heavily influenced by surging AI demand, impacting consumer tech across the board.
Get ready, fellow adventurers and pixel pushers, because a legend in the gaming world has just dropped a bomb that could redefine how we think about game creation. Yuji Horii, the visionary mind behind the beloved
