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Epic Games Layoffs Hit Employee Battling Terminal Brain Cancer
Epic Games' massive layoffs claim another casualty, stripping life insurance from a developer battling terminal cancer. The human cost of corporate belt-tightening is rarely this devastatingly clear.
Valve Is Testing GenAI For NPC Chatter And I Cannot See The Appeal
Valve is experimenting with generative tech for NPC dialogue, and honestly, I am struggling to see the appeal of talking to a chatbot in my video games.
Why This $15 Bundle Is A Fever Dream For Command And Conquer Fans
Command and Conquer fans have been starving in the desert for years. Humble just dropped the genre's phenomenal spiritual successor for the price of a cheap lunch, and the rest of the bundle is legitimately stacked.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Returns to Steam With a Catch
Valve finally unbundled Counter-Strike: Global Offensive from CS2, but they are keeping its new store page strictly out of the spotlight. I look at why the legendary shooter is back and what this means for game preservation.
New York AG Sues Valve Over Illegal Gambling and Loot Boxes
The State of New York is officially tired of watching kids empty their parents' credit cards on digital slot machines. Attorney General Letitia James just dropped a massive lawsuit on Valve over loot boxes.
Marathon Server Slam: Release Countdown, Rewards, and Details
Bungie is finally letting us crash test their new extraction shooter before the full release in March. Here is exactly when the Marathon Server Slam starts and the loot you can earn for suffering through it.
Discord Wants Your Government ID to Keep the Kids Safe
Discord is rolling out global age verification and "teen-by-default" settings, demanding face scans or IDs for sensitive content. Given their recent security track record, I might just dust off my TeamSpeak client.
Black Ops 7 Leak: Instagram Story Confirms 'Paradox Junction' Is Real
Someone at Activision is definitely getting fired today for uploading the wrong file to Instagram. Here is the first look at Black Ops 7’s next Zombies map, "Paradox Junction," and yes, it’s another Nuketown.
ARC Raiders Second Expedition: Less Grind, More Loot
Embark finally realized we have jobs and lowered the grind for the Second Expedition. Here is the new stash requirement, the catch-up mechanic, and the loot waiting for you on March 1st.
Blizzard Finally Kills the "2" as Overwatch Rebrands for a Massive 2026
Blizzard finally realized what we’ve known for years: that "2" was a lie. Overwatch is dropping the number, adding ten heroes, and desperately trying to fix its identity crisis.
Obsidian Admits The Outer Worlds 3 Is Dead in the Water
Obsidian had a brutal 2025, and the casualties are starting to mount. The Outer Worlds franchise is officially dead after the sequel underperformed, though Avowed might get a second chance.
Epstein Files Reveal Kotick Emails and a Bizarre Xbox Ban
ust when you thought the industry couldn't get any darker, leaked emails reveal Bobby Kotick offering helicopter rides to Jeffrey Epstein. Oh, and Epstein apparently got permabanned from Xbox Live for being too toxic.
ARC Raiders Rubber Duck Guide - Stop Looking on the Ground, Look Up
Stop ignoring the chimneys during the Bird City event because you are literally walking past thousands of coins. Here is the complete guide to finding every Rubber Duck variant in ARC Raiders.
Marathon Just Solved The One Big Problem That Is Plaguing ARC Raiders
Bungie just figured out how to balance free loadouts without ruining the economy. ARC Raiders is still the undisputed king of the genre, but it needs to steal this specific feature immediately.
"We Knew We Were Cooked": Inside One Indie Dev's Scramble To Escape Slay The Spire 2
I spoke to an indie developer who had to scramble to move their entire launch window after realizing a titan of the genre was about to crush them. The fear of Slay the Spire 2 is very real.
The Prince of Persia Remake Was Beautiful Before Ubisoft Killed It
Ubisoft cancelled the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake to "raise quality standards," but a new leak suggests the game actually looked incredible. Naturally, fans are furious while management is just busy firing people.
US Congress Wants The FTC To Dive Deep Into The $55 Billion EA Sale To Saudi Arabia
Congress is actually doing something? Over 40 lawmakers are pushing the FTC to investigate the $55 billion EA buyout, fearing it will just lead to more layoffs.
Highguard’s Steam Launch Is a Literal Crime Scene
Highguard just crashed onto Steam with an abysmal 17 percent rating and a lot of angry RTX 5080 owners. I look past the review bombing to see if there is actually a game worth saving under the blur.
Ubisoft’s Internal Channels are a Dumpster Fire and the Talent is Running for the Exit
Ubisoft's internal communication channels have turned into a war zone as employees openly shame management. The talent is jumping ship before the next round of layoffs even hits.
Ubisoft’s "Major Reset" is a Total Bloodbath: 6 Games Canned and Studios Gutted
Ubisoft has officially entered panic mode, cancelling six games and delaying seven more in a massive company-wide "reset." The Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake is dead, and the Black Flag remake is reportedly sliding into 2027.