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1. Razer CEO claims “We’re unhappy with generative AI slop” after investing $600 million into the technology

   Razer’s CEO, Min-Liang Tan, has claimed that players are “unhappy with generative AI slop” but are in favour of using AI tools in game development. In an interview with Nilay Patel on The Verge’s Decoder podcast, the CEO of the company specialising in gaming peripherals weighed in on his view of AI being used in […]

2. Valve discreetly changes its rules in favour of AI-powered tools

   As spotted by GameDiscoverCo’s Simon Carless, Valve has now significantly reworded its guidelines for how developers must disclose the use of AI in their games in its developer disclosure form on Steam. The disclosure form now begins by explaining that efficiency gains through the use of AI-powered developer tools are not its focus. Instead, it […]

3. New Arc Raiders update finally addresses Stella Montis exploit driving players crazy

   Embark has released the Arc Raiders update 1.12.0 patch notes, finally addressing the Stella Montis out-of-bounds exploit.

4. Russian official encourages GTA 6 ban over possible inclusion of male strippers leaked online

   A Russian official has encouraged the idea of banning GTA 6 over the possible inclusion of male strippers, which leaked online.

5. Former BioWare exec says BioWare is now a “one-project studio” as Anthem servers shut down

   Former BioWare executive Mark Darrah has defended the studio’s decision to make Anthem after servers for the online multiplayer action RPG closed on January 12, 2026. Following the server closure, Darrah was featured in a 40-minute interview with YouTuber Destin Legarie. During the interview, he discusses the game’s development and the challenges faced due to […]

6. Slots of the Week: High-Energy Hits from Big Bass and Hyper Strike

   It’s a huge week in the world of slots, with the reinvention of two of the most important games in the industry landing squarely in our Slots of the Week. Hyper Strike Diamond Drum Frenzy and Big Bass 3 Little Fish bring fresh ideas backed by brands we already know and love, proving that even […]

7. Marathon voice cast reunites Clair Obscur Expedition 33’s Maelle and Verso, joined by Baldur’s Gate 3 stars

   The voice actors cast for Marathon features Clair Obscur Expedition 33’s Maelle and Verso, joined by stars from Baldur’s Gate 3.

8. WWE 2K26 The Island story details revealed as 2K officially starts the hype train

   Details about the story for The Island in WWE 2K26 have been revealed as 2K officially begins the hype train for the new instalment.

9. Helldivers 2 developer confirms new Redacted Regiment Warbond release date after delay

   A new release date for the upcoming Helldivers 2 Redacted Regiment Warbond has been confirmed following a delay.

10. Ubisoft is caught in a $1 million lawsuit by former Assassin’s Creed head over alleged forced firing

    Marc-Alexis Côté, a former Ubisoft heavyweight, has filed a lawsuit with the Superior Court of Quebec regarding an alleged wrongful dismissal. Côté claims that Ubisoft engaged in “constructive dismissal” (employer breach of contract) and that Ubisoft had acted to provide him with an “unacceptable downgrade” which acted as a “disguised dismissal”.  He has asked for […]