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  Forza Horizon 6 PC System Requirements Announced

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 03-25-2026, 04:11 PM
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  Forza Horizon 6 PC System Requirements Announced

  You've can do ray tracing, but are you prepared for EXTREME RAY TRACING?
  
  Playground Games just shared some hot new details on the PC version of Forza Horizon 6. The studio shared a list of the PC hardware requirements you'll need to have in order to play the game at a minimum, while also providing further details on what you'll need to play the game at the highest graphical settings.
  
  Forza Horizon 6, due for release on May 19 (15th for big spenders), takes you to Japan....

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  At Least One AI Slop Creation Tool is Dead as OpenAI Pulls Plug on Sora

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 03-24-2026, 07:19 PM
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  At Least One AI Slop Creation Tool is Dead as OpenAI Pulls Plug on Sora

  Disney also pulls out of $1 billion deal with OpenAI.
  
  OpenAI discontinued Sora, their generative AI (genAI) video creation tool that launched in 2025. According to Variety, no reason was provided by the company for the decision to abruptly pull the plug on Sora.
  
  The announcement of Sora being discontinued was brief and made only through Twitter.
  
  
  
  Shortly after OpenAI took Sora out back, Disney ended their partnership with OpenAI. Disney had...

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  City Town is the Second DLC for Hello Kitty Island Adventure and It Arrives this April

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 03-24-2026, 06:06 PM
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  City Town is the Second DLC for Hello Kitty Island Adventure and It Arrives this April

  Being cozy is mandatory!
  
  More of the cozy life sim game, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, is on the way. The game's second DLC is called City Town and it will take players to "a rainbow metropolis teaming with mystery" on April 16 for Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Steam.
  
  In City Town, players will get to set up new shops with pals such as Kuromi, My Sweet Piano, and Tuxedosam. A new friend, U*SA*HA*NA (that is actually their name), will unlock the customizable...

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  RoadCraft Releases Reclaim Expansion DLC

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 03-24-2026, 05:10 PM
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  RoadCraft Releases Reclaim Expansion DLC

  It's a DLC with Expansion in the name.
  
  New downloadable content was released today for RoadCraft. Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive released the Reclaim Expansion DLC today, which is the second major piece of DLC released for the title.
  
  Reclaim Expansion expands the game with two additional maps and seven additional vehicles. This DLC will run you $14.99 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic. The base game is also on sale during the Steam Spring...

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  Albion Online Coming to Xbox on April 21

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  • Published: 03-24-2026, 03:40 PM
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  Albion Online Coming to Xbox on April 21

  Full cross-play with PC and mobile.
  
  Albion Online is coming to Xbox Series X|S on April 21, 2026. This free-to-play MMORPG is developed by Sandbox Interactive. When the Xbox release happens, there will be full cross-play support with the existing PC, iOS, and Android platforms.
  
  Albion Online is billed as a fantasy sandbox MMO where players can "forge their own path by exploring the vast landscapes, crafting everything from basic tools and clothes to armor and powerful...

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  Epic Games Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 03-24-2026, 02:01 PM
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  Epic Games Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees

  At least the severance is generous.
  
  Epic Games just laid off over 1,000 employees today as the company blames "the downturn in Fortnite engagement" as a major reason why. The statement issued by Epic's CEO Tim Sweeney says that the company is "spending significantly more" than what they are making. These layoffs are combined with "over $500 million of identified cost savings in contracting, marketing, and closing some open roles."
  
  Today's...

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  How Game Providers Influence Variance and Payouts in Online Casino Games

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  • Published: 03-24-2026, 09:10 AM

  How Game Providers Influence Variance and Payouts in Online Casino Games

  Online casino games might look similar, but their payouts and volatility can differ dramatically. Understanding how game providers structure variance and return rates helps explain contrasting player experiences. Behind every spin, game studios shape not only the math but also the feel of risk and reward.
  
  While the themes and graphics of digital slots and table games often capture players' attention, it is the underlying design decisions made by game providers that determine how v...

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  Battlefield Hardline Support Ending on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 03-24-2026, 01:24 AM
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  Battlefield Hardline Support Ending on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

  I, too, was surprised to hear it was still being supported.
  
  DICE and Electronic Arts will no longer offer any sort of support for Battlefield Hardline on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Come Friday, May 22, Battlefield Hardline will be removed from the digital storefronts for these platforms.
  
  A month later on June 22, the online services for Battlefield Hardline on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will be taken down. It is assumed that the single player campaign for Battlefield...

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  Crimson Desert Surpasses 2 Million Copies Sold, First Major Patch Released

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  • Published: 03-23-2026, 05:33 PM
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  Crimson Desert Surpasses 2 Million Copies Sold, First Major Patch Released

  There's an actual stash now with this update.
  
  Pearl Abyss, in addition to rectifying their use of generative AI assets, was also busy celebrating over the weekend. The studio says that Crimson Desert sold more than 2 million copies.
  
  The announcement of selling more than 2 million copies was made on March 20, a mere day after the game was released. It has undoubtedly hit a much higher number by this point.
  
  The studio also released their first major quality-of-life...

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  Pearl Abyss Admits to Using AI Created 'Placeholder' Art in Crimson Desert

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 03-23-2026, 05:13 PM
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  Pearl Abyss Admits to Using AI Created 'Placeholder' Art in Crimson Desert

  A "comprehensive audit" of assets is also underway.
  
  Fans caught Pearl Abyss using generative AI (genAI) art assets in their newly released game, Crimson Desert. Not only were there obvious genAI created assets present in the game, but Pearl Abyss made no disclosure of using AI through the Crimson Desert Steam page. This is something that Valve allegedly requires, but are quite lax in actually enforcing. It took a bit after initial reporting was made, but Pearl Abyss did make a ...

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  RuneScape Gets 'Biggest Area Expansion' Ever with Havenhythe

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  • Published: 03-23-2026, 01:22 PM
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  RuneScape Gets 'Biggest Area Expansion' Ever with Havenhythe

  So much room for activities!
  
  Jagex just launched the first part of Havenhythe for RuneScape. Havenhythe is a new region that "marks the largest area expansion in the MMORPG's 25-year history." They say this area will lean more into the classic RuneScape experience, staying away from those silly things like "the gods and world-ending threats."
  
  The second part is due to be released later this year. There is plenty to keep you busy for a while in this...

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  Xbox Partner Preview on Thursday - New Looks at Stranger Than Heaven, Stalker 2, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn

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  • Published: 03-23-2026, 10:57 AM
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  Xbox Partner Preview on Thursday - New Looks at Stranger Than Heaven, Stalker 2, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn

  A trio of third-party titles will be showcased.
  
  Microsoft announced a new Xbox Partner Preview showcase event for this week. The Partner Preview will air on Thursday, March 26 and will feature a look at a trio of titles from third-party Xbox partners.
  
  There are three titles confirmed for this showcase: Stranger Than Heaven from RGG Studio, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl from GSC Game World, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn from Owlcat Games. Microsoft says that...

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  Crimson Desert Uses GenAI Slop Art Assets Without Any Steam Disclosure

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 03-20-2026, 05:09 PM
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  Crimson Desert Uses GenAI Slop Art Assets Without Any Steam Disclosure

  And Valve is caught not enforcing their own policies.
  
  Crimson Desert features generative AI (genAI) art assets in the final build of the game that released to everyone just yesterday. While I have yet to see the obvious genAI art assets myself, several examples have already been posted to social media and Reddit across a number of discussion threads.
  
  According to some media outlets, there is "debate" about if the assets were made with generative AI or not....

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  System Shock Remake Update on Switch Promises Big Performance Gains

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  • Published: 03-20-2026, 02:10 PM
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  System Shock Remake Update on Switch Promises Big Performance Gains

  Nightdive promises significant performance improvements.
  
  Nightdive Studios released a new update for the System Shock remake. This update is available for all platforms and includes several bug fixes and some enhancements. Those playing on the Switch and Switch 2 will probably see the biggest benefits from this update though as Nightdive claims to have made significant performance improvements on Nintendo's hardware offerings.
  
  The System Shock Parity Patch v2.1 gives...

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  Ubisoft Ceases All Game Development at Red Storm Entertainment, Over 100 Laid Off

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  • Published: 03-19-2026, 07:03 PM
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  Ubisoft Ceases All Game Development at Red Storm Entertainment, Over 100 Laid Off

  Will just be a minor support studio.
  
  Ubisoft has ceased all game development at the North Carolina based Red Storm Entertainment. As a result of this decision, 105 employees have been laid off.
  
  According to information shared with Games Industry from an anonymous Ubisoft source, the studio will technically remain open but the few that remain employed there will be working on the Snowdrop engine, IT support, and customer relations.
  
  The last couple of titles...

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