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Sony Wants an AI 'Ghost' to Play Your Games For You, Because Tutorials Are Too Hard Now
Sony wants to put an AI ghost in your game to play it for you when you suck. Because clearly, the problem with Elden Ring is that it requires actual human input.
The "Nice Guy" Queue: Evidence Mounts for ARC Raiders' Hidden Matchmaking
Players are becoming convinced that ARC Raiders is secretly sorting lobbies based on how aggressive you are. If you stop shooting, you might just end up in a pacifist paradise.
Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2: Local Play is Back, But The Draw Distance Took a Hit
Dataminers have cracked open the files to see exactly how Monster Hunter Wilds runs on the Switch 2, and yes, local multiplayer is back on the menu.
The Robots Are Winning: AI Greed Might Delay Your PS6
RAM prices are skyrocketing thanks to the AI boom, and now reports suggest next-gen consoles might be delayed or cost a fortune.
GOG is Leaving CD Projekt to Go Home to Its "Real Dad"
GOG is leaving the corporate nest to go live with its dad again, and honestly, it might be the best news we have heard all year for game preservation.
Rumor: Ubisoft Just Lost 900GB of Data in Massive 'MongoBleed' Hack
Unconfirmed reports suggest Ubisoft has suffered a massive security breach, potentially losing 900GB of source code and data. Hackers are allegedly holding the company’s entire history ransom.
South Korea Proposes Serious Loot Box Law Overhaul
South Korea is finally tired of gaming giants treating regulatory fines like pocket change, proposing a new law that targets revenue instead of flat fees. It looks like the era of the "slap on the wrist" for predatory loot boxes might be coming to an end.
Rainbow Six Siege Hacked: Players Gifted Billions as Hackers Troll Ubisoft Executives
In a scene straight out of a heist movie, Rainbow Six Siege hackers have gifted players billions of credits and are hijacking ban logs to troll Ubisoft executives.
99% of EA Shareholders Just Sold Your Childhood for $55 Billion
It turns out everyone has a price, and for Electronic Arts shareholders, that price is exactly $210 a share. Here is what the massive Saudi buyout means for your favorite sports games and the crumbling remains of BioWare.
Mexico Scraps Its ‘Violent Video Game’ Tax Because Logic Actually Won For Once
The Mexican government finally realized that taxing "violence" is a logistical nightmare, saving gamers from an 8% price hike in 2026.
Stardew Valley Just Shadow-Dropped on Switch 2, and It’s Free (If You Aren't New)
ConcernedApe just saved you $15 and gave you a reason to actually use those fancy new Joy-Cons. Here is the lowdown on the Switch 2 upgrade.
GeForce Now Is Capping Your Playtime at 100 Hours, and Yes, You Have to Pay for More
The days of unlimited cloud gaming are officially over. Nvidia is slapping a 100-hour cap on GeForce Now, proving once again that you don't actually own anything.
ASUS Is Reportedly Tired of Paying for RAM and Wants to Make Its Own
ASUS is reportedly tired of waiting for RAM prices to drop, so they might just build the chips themselves. Here is the lowdown on the wildest rumor of the week.
The People Who Make Your Favorite Games Have Picked Their GOTY, And It’s Not What You Expect
191 Japanese game creators, from the minds behind Final Fantasy to Resident Evil, have revealed their favorite games of 2025. The results are a fascinating mix of indie darlings, horror revivals, and one very specific puzzle game from Hideki Kamiya.
Merry Christmas, Here Is An Akamai Error: Steam Is Broken And The CDN Is To Blame
Santa brought us a server outage for Christmas, but this time it might not be Gabe Newell's fault. An Akamai CDN error is blocking Steam store access, and somewhere an engineer is crying into their eggnog.
Arc Raiders Has A New Feature Where It Just Refuses To Let You Shoot People
Imagine dropping into a raid, spotting an enemy squad, and realizing your character has suddenly become a conscientious objector. The 'Pacifist Glitch' is ruining runs and breaking keyboards across Speranza.
Bond Is Late: 007 First Light Pushed Back to May 2026
Bond is going to be a little late to the party. IO Interactive has pushed 007 First Light back by two months to ensure the spy thriller is shaken, not broken, at launch.
The 'GTA Trilogy' Devs Are Back With A New Mystery Game, And I Am Nervous
The studio that gave us the infamous "Definitive Edition" of Grand Theft Auto is back in the kitchen. A new leak reveals Grove Street Games is working on a mystery title for 2026.
ARC Raiders Players Are Already "Time Traveling" to the Next Wipe
The ink isn't even dry on your first Expedition waiver, and we already know when the next one is coming. PC players have discovered a "time travel" trick that reveals the next reset date and future map conditions.
John Romero’s Cancelled Xbox Game Was A "Priest Simulator" With Hotline Miami Vibes
John Romero spent a decade working on a game about a demon-fighting priest, only for it to die in Xbox's summer layoff spree. Here is everything we know about the cancelled Hellslayer and what comes next.