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1. New Google AI project offers terrifying glimpse into the future of video games

   The gaming landscape is seeing another AI-inspired existential crisis. Yesterday, multinational tech conglomerate Google began to roll out access to Project Genie. In Google’s own words, “Project Genie is a prototype web app powered by Genie 3, Nano Banana Pro and Gemini, which allows users to experiment with the immersive experiences of our world model […]

2. Spin, Compete, Win: Everything You Need to Know About Slot Tournaments

   Why doesn’t love a little friendly competition? Slot tournaments are super simple, you just play your favorite games, spin for the stars, and hope luck’s on your side. It’s basically a fun way to get involved with the online gaming community and maybe even snag some cool prizes while you’re at it. Sound like your […]

3. Konami confirms new Silent Hill game is in development alongside Bloober Team’s anticipated SH1 remake

   Konami says that they are currently developing a “brand-new” Silent Hill game alongside the anticipated SH1 remake from Bloober Team.

4. Video game execs are “pulling up the boards on their ships,” says GDC report

   A new GDC survey has found that companies have laid off one-third of over 2,300 surveyed US workers within the video game industry over the last two years. This report is unsurprising but does compound on the pattern of layoffs demonstrated throughout the industry in recent years.  When modified to include countries outside the US, […]

5. Resident Evil Requiem director says it “may be scarier than Village,” but RE7 remains the scariest

   Resident Evil Requiem director says that it “may be scarier than Village,” but RE7 remains the scariest in the series.

6. Assassin’s Creed Invictus dev reportedly “disgusted” with game’s Fall Guys-style gameplay and Fortnite-like graphics

   An Assassin’s Creed Invictus developer is reportedly “disgusted” with the game’s Fall Guys-style gameplay and Fortnite-like graphics.

7. Highguard’s post-launch patch fixes player concerns, but not player counts

   After a less-than-stellar launch week for live service hero shooter Highguard, Wildlight Entertainment has released its first update for the game.  The patch mainly focuses on addressing player feedback, fixing many immediate issues players had on launch. These include:  The full patch notes can be found here.  Guarded from criticism?  To some, Highguard’s performance issues...

8. WWE 2K26 prices and 7-day early access release date leak ahead of pre-orders

   The WWE 2K26 prices and 7-day early access release date have leaked, just before pre-orders officially open.

9. Helldivers 2 reportedly sells 20 million copies and is the “most successful” PlayStation game on Steam

   Helldivers 2 has sold 20 million copies across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and is also the “most successful” PlayStation game on Steam.

10. Devs promise to fix my biggest gripe with Tomodachi Life in latest Nintendo Direct

    A new Nintendo Direct focused on Tomodachi Life living the Dream has just revealed the release date for Nintendo’s wacky new life simulator. This comes just a few days after the Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct, and gives us a much deeper dive into what makes it different from its 3DS predecessor. The direct […]