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'Where the goblins came from': OpenAI's strange but not entirely surprising story of little critters infesting ChatGPT's output
'Goblins, gremlins, and other creatures...'
Canonical, the company that makes Ubuntu Linux, says its web infrastructure is under a 'sustained, cross-border attack'
A whole range of Ubuntu sites and services seem to be affected.
Despite Krafton's "AI-first" ambitions, absolutely no generative AI has been involved in Subnautica 2: "It's not something we're using at all"
No generative AI has been used to create oceanic survival game Subnautica 2 , despite publisher Krafton's publicly stated "AI-first company" ambitions. Read more
'Motivated by jealousy...' OpenAI lashes out at Elon in blog post claiming the billionaire 'spent years harassing OpenAI through baseless lawsuits and public attacks'
Musk has said the current lawsuit is "actually very simple. It's not okay to steal a charity."
"Beware of utopia" - 007: First Light dev says studio hasn't used any generative AI on Bond game
007: First Light's art director Rasmus Poulsen says developer IO Interactive hasn't used any generative AI on the upcoming James Bond game, noting that, aptly, "the thematics of Bond are often: beware of utopia." Read more
April's top 5 robots: they fail, they flail, they play ping pong and poop NFTs
Robots may someday dominate our world. Let's keep an eye on them.
I'm having to completely retrain my muscle memory in Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor after 150 hours, because the new class they've added is just a dwarf in a car
The Heavy Duty expansion also adds a new mode and biome to the best Vampire Survivors-like around.
Don't do this to me Zach Cregger, don't get me excited for a Resident Evil movie—I can't get hurt again
The higher we fly, the harder the fall.
So, 47% of PC Gamer readers say they don't use AI at all, but I wonder...
Are you guys really not using upscaling in your games?
A gaming CEO just said 'We’ve been a little bit too romantic about the idea that we should have employees and give people long-term job security', and doesn't that sum up everything wrong with the industry right now
Netflix removing Monument Valley 3 seems to have shifted the studio's strategy.
'Our demand fulfillment rate is now at a record low' says Samsung as it makes its DRAM 90% more expensive than the previous quarter
High demand, high prices, it's basic economics.
That weird 007: First Light PS5 controller design is deliberate, IOI art director explains
Remember a couple of weeks ago when the internet got unusually annoyed (or maybe not that unusually) about the design of 007: First Light's limited edition DualSense PS5 controller? Read more
Despite live-action Bond's reported toils, 007: First Light dev says working with Amazon MGM has actually been "surprisingly straightforward"
For all the reported toil and general sluggishness with the James Bond license at owners Amazon MGM, working with them has actually been "the easy part" for 007: First Light developer IOI Interactive, according the game's art director Rasmus Poulsen. Read more
Playing 007: First Light makes me wonder if it's actually possible to nail James Bond - but IOI has made a cracking attempt
I've played about three hours of Hitman studio IO Interactive 's 007: First Light, give or take. The most immediate takeaway I have? This is not a Hitman game. I'm not a major Hitman expert, mind, so I can't speak to the really minute things that might subtly carry across, but I've played enough to know the essentials. I always saw Hitman,…
Samsung says there are 'no supply chain issues to date' from war in the Middle East but the company is making logistical changes
The company has stocked up and is figuring out alternative logistics.
You don't actually have to fight Arc Raiders deadly new robot to get its parts
You'll need Turbine Compressors for the Avian Alarm project and a new gadget.
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Our first trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie has echoes of Weapons and more, but does fall a little short on lickers
The first trailer for the Resident Evil movie, from Weapons director Zach Cregger, is here, and so far it doesn't seem to be all that Resident Evil. Read more
Arc Raiders' weapon durability changes are mystifying—especially when repairing guns is one of the least enjoyable parts of the game
I have to repair my Anvil every run now. That's… fun?
How to get Fertilizer in Arc Raiders
Use the best Fertilizer farm to finish your Avian Alarm project quickly.
GreedFall: The Dying World studio Spiders is reportedly closing its doors after parent company Nacon failed to find a buyer
Less than two months after narrative-driven RPG sequel GreedFall: The Dying World left early access, its developer, Spiders, is reportedly being shut down. It's claimed the Paris-based studio is being liquidated after parent company Nacon failed to find a buyer. Read more
Windrose studio outlines pirate survival hit's eagerly awaited first major content update, but it sounds like there'll be a bit of a wait
After only two weeks out on the early access seas, pirate-themed online survival game has made quite the splash on Steam. It's already sold over 1m copies and reached a peak above 200,000 concurrent players. And now, with its most pressing launch issues addressed, developer Kraken Express has revealed initial details of what's planned for…
Fears mount that PlayStation has "re-armed the CBOMB" issue which stops you playing purchased games, amid 30-day DRM and AI chat bot confusion
PlayStation users have discovered an issue whereby some digital games become unplayable unless an online connection is made every 30 days - although further community digging suggests it seems to be only a one-off, temporary form of digital rights management (commonly known as DRM). Read more
"Companies should use AI," says The Blood of Dawnwalker director, but there's an important caveat and a declaration that nothing in this dark fantasy vampire RPG was created using it
There's been some concern surrounding dark fantasy vampire role-playing game The Blood of Dawnwalker and how AI tools were used during its development. Rebel Wolves studio co-founder Konrad Tomsazkiewicz, known for having directed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt , previously said gen-AI tools were used during development, but to test dialogue before it…
"It'll be something that makes you go Whoo-hoo!!" - Resident Evil Requiem director says "sharpen your tomahawks" as new minigame details emerge
Resident Evil Requiem's upcoming minigame is in the "final stages" of development, and will be based on the main game's combat, Requiem's director has teased. However, you'll need to have finished the main story to give it a go. Read more
"This isn't true" - mixed reports emerge following Marvel's Spider-Man 2 actor's claims a Venom spin-off game was in the works prior to Tony Todd's death
Insomniac reportedly once had an idea for Venom-centric DLC for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 as well as a spin-off game starring the aggressive symbiote, but it's claimed these plans changed following the death of actor Tony Todd. Read more
Xbox boss Asha Sharma hints memory costs "will impact" pricing and availability of next-gen Project Helix console
Following last week's flurry of Xbox news - which included word that new Xbox boss Asha Sharma hasn't yet ruled out the return of exclusive games - Sharma has been discussing the ongoing RAM crisis , acknowledging that memory shortages could lead to a price bump and limited stock where its next-gen console, Project Helix, is concerned. Read more
Nine years later, Injustice 3 is reportedly finally in development
A new report has claimed that Mortal Kombat developer NetherRealm Studios is working on Injustice 3, a new installment to the popular DC fighting game franchise. Read more
Arc Raiders' Riven Tides update goes live today with a new map, "a totally unique fight", and better PSSR for PS5 Pro
Marathon 's arrival in March hasn't made much of an impact on Arc Raiders ' player numbers, but the player sentiment, at least on Steam , isn't exactly where it was a few months ago. That hasn't substantially altered Embark Studios' early 2026 roadmap, however, which culminates with today's Riven Tides update. Read more
I played the MindsEye mission about the alleged game saboteurs, and it sucks so bad
The mission is dull and witless, and the promised "evidence" of sabotage against developer Build a Rocket Boy utterly fails to materialize.
First test of new ROG Equalizer cable intended to be overkill for your GPU isn't as clear cut as one might expect
Der8auer has put this cable to the test.
Xbox "has work to do", but is "recommitting" to core fans following hardware revenue drop of 33% year-on-year
Earlier today, Microsoft shared its earnings results Q3 FY2026 , covering for the period between 1st January and 31st March. Microsoft's revenue is up 18 percent, at $82.9bn, though gaming revenue fell seven percent. Xbox content and services also saw a drop of five percent year on year. Microsoft attributed this to "a prior year comparable that…
Two computer giants of the 80s - the Spectrum and C64 - are being turned into pocket-sized handhelds by the makers of Evercade
If, like me, your childhood was one of Masters of the Universe and Rainbow Brite rather than a strange computer-generated man poking his head out a toilet, prepare to ready the nostalgia klaxon: Evercade maker Blaze Entertainment - via its Hyper Mega Tech arm - has unveiled handheld editions of two 80s home computer giants, the Spectrum and…
Dragon Quest 11 S gets rated for Switch 2, potentially giving Square Enix a fifth bite of the apple
Square Enix is on a bit of a roll with its Switch 2 ports at the moment, as I'm sure Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is very keen to remind you . But today, Square Enix's other big RPG behemoth is in the spotlight, as a classification for a potential Nintendo Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest 11 S has surfaced in Taiwan. The listing appeared on 29th…
Microsoft predicts memory crisis will affect its revenue as struggling OEMs won't be as liberal with Windows spending
Reaping what it sows in the AI era, perhaps.
After a successful debut, it sounds like Capcom believes its brand-new IP Pragmata has a bright future ahead
It seems Capcom could have another franchise on its hands. After selling 1m copies in just two days (two days!), the studio's astronaut and small girl-starring game Pragmata could be just the beginning for its brand-new IP. Read more
The next Tales Of remaster has leaked, and it's probably not what you're expecting
Bandai Namco's remaster mission continues apace, this time with a deep cut.
Finally, someone is making a TV show based on a videogame that I actually want to watch
Sure, Fallout is cool, but have you ever played Atomfall?
As rumours of a new Star Fox game swirl, we finally know what happened to the series' iconic promotional puppets from the 90s
Back in the hazy days of the early 90s, Nintendo used puppet versions of Fox McCloud, Slippy, Falco and Peppy to promote its then-upcoming release of SNES classic Star Fox (or Starwing, if you must). After the campaign had run its course, however, the puppets faded from the public eye (though, not from our memories). But, what actually happened…
"What a joke" - Marathon players are losing patience after getting constantly pelted with grenades, as Bungie promises fix
Grenade spamming remains a massive problem in Marathon, despite previous nerfs from developer Bungie. Now, with players losing patience with the deluge of explosives heading their way, Bungie has promised further adjustments to stack sizes to help remedy the problem. Read more
After ditching PvP for solo and co-op, legendary designer Warren Spector's stealthy Thick as Thieves reveals a price so low I thought it was a typo
We're just weeks away from the launch of Thick as Thieves, the intriguing new stealth game from legendary Thief: The Dark Project designer Warren Spector's OtherSide Entertainment studio. And with its 20th May release date looming, the team has shared some pricing details - and, unexpectedly, you'll be able to pick it up for less than the cost of…
Mass Effect: Andromeda actor says the game "was done dirty" by EA and "a very toxic atmosphere" online
It's been over nine years since Mass Effect: Andromeda tried to kickstart a new era of BioWare's original sci-fi RPG universe, an experiment that ended with pretty poor results. Now, we're eagerly awaiting news on the mainline follow-up revealed in late 2020 and Amazon's TV show . Read more
EA now lets you pre-order battle passes in Battlefield 6 for exclusive rewards, because of course it does
Permission to grind for the rewards I'm paying for, sir?
Alienware AW2726DM review
Alienware's surprisingly affordable, but still pretty excellent, QD-OLED gaming monitor.
Diablo 4 die-hards desperate for dyes, following launch of Lord of Hatred Expansion
Diablo 4 's recent Lord of Hatred expansion has brought a lot of love back into Blizzard's dark ARPG, but fashion-forward players are still desperate for one thing: more dyes. Read more
Subnautica 2 is the latest behemoth to mess with other games' launch plans at the last minute: 'we need to dodge the Leviathan'
Outbound will release three days earlier to avoid decimation.
The new 'Xbox mode' for Windows 11 has arrived, but don't get your hopes up for performance improvements: it's just a new UI
The "dedicated gaming experience" for WIndows 11 is now rolling out in "select markets."
Fortnite's new partnered Star Wars games were not a great showcase of UEFN
The limitations of UEFN were on full display at a studio lot in Los Angeles.
Cyberpunk bartending sim VA-11 Hall-A devs' first game in 10 years finally launches this summer
.45 Parabellum Bloodhound is more my speed.
EVE Online dev pays out $80,000 to mod contest winners for its experimental survival MMO
EVE Frontier is a game for true sickos.
Dark fantasy vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker gets a release date and an autumn showdown with Fable
Dark fantasy vampire role-playing game The Blood of Dawnwalker releases on 3rd September 2026, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Rebel Wolves have announced. The game previously had a vague "2026" window but now it's got an exact date. Read more
Glorious GHS Eternal review
This ticks all the right boxes, but is outclassed by budget headsets that push the boat out.
Raspberry Pi-based homebrew dongle enables full wireless Sony DualSense controller functionality on the PC including haptics
With better latency than a generic Bluetooth dongle, too?
After a glitch accidentally gave away a beloved RPG for free, the developer is letting you keep it
InXile's busy with Clockwork Revolution, but some of you can play its classic Wasteland game for free.
Krafton's removal from Subnautica 2 Steam page "blown up a little bigger than it was meant to", as developers emphasise continued co-publishing support
Publisher Krafton's removal from the Subnautica 2 Steam page may have been "blown up a little bigger than it was meant to", as developers from Unknown Worlds have reaffirmed that the partnership is ongoing. Read more
"Co-op makes everything significantly more difficult" - How Subnautica 2's addition of multiplayer required ground-up rethinking of the survival classic
It's an accepted reality of horror - be it in video games or elsewhere - that things are more daunting when you're alone. The stakes may lessen in a group, the threat may diminish. The same is true of survival games, where extra hands can construct a base or fend off a threat in a fraction of the time of a solo player. So what happens when a…
Subnautica 2 devs say it's 'an exploration game first,' expanding on the first game's 'masterclass' in player-driven discovery
Subnautica 2 features a new world and new ocean, but its devs hope it offers a familiar sense of wonder.
Subnautica 2's lead game designer says it helped cure his sea terror—only for its new apex ocean predator to give him all-new phobias: 'This is going to make many people sad and scared'
Subnautica 2 is inventing new reasons to fear squids.
Subnautica 2 now has a firm early access launch date, and it's really soon
After months of turmoil, the aquatic survival sim is almost upon us.
After 3 hours with 007 First Light, IO's weaknesses are on display in a way they haven't been since Hitman: Absolution
James Bond: Spy, lover, connoisseur, obsessive hand-sanitizer collector.
Microsoft's latest PowerToys tool brings control of your monitor into Windows: a must-have for anyone with lots of big monitors and too little time
Power at your fingertips. Well, mouse button.
Former ESO boss Matt Firor talks about the death of unrealised MMO Project Blackbird: 'Microsoft is Microsoft'
"A giant successful videogame on the Microsoft level was frankly not that stimulating to them."
Nintendo just surprised everyone with a Super Mario Galaxy 2 update, which adds new story content over a decade after the game originally released
Over a decade after its original release, Nintendo has casually added a new bit of lore to Super Mario Galaxy 2 . Read more
"The people in control would be mad not to consider him" - 007 First Light actor is so "fantastic" as Bond, he should play him in the next movie, says co-star
While we still have to wait and see for ourselves just exactly how Patrick Gibson does as James Bond in IO Interactive 's upcoming origin game 007 First Light, one person already believes he is good enough to take the lead on the franchise's next live-action movie. Read more
Sony confirms it's added "one-time" DRM to digital PlayStation games requiring you to go online to avoid losing access, but doesn't comment on "CBOMB" issue
Sony has issued a statement confirming the introduction of a new DRM online check for newly bought PlayStation games, reassuring the public that games can be bought and played as usual. This statement, however, does not address concerns around the "CBOMB" issue. Read more
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is "a different side of Naughty Dog", says lead actress
Naughty Dog 's next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, is "a different side" of The Last of Us and Uncharted studio Naughty Dog. Read more
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era isn't a reimagining or a divisive reinterpretation, it's just a brilliant strategy game
Conquering the world like it's 1999.
Take-Two CEO wants to ensure GTA 6's price 'feels very reasonable' but also says that games aren't expensive as they could be right now
You'll pay for it with your soul, that sounds reasonable to me.
'This is the first time where I'm seeing no light at the end of the tunnel': How the memory crisis is hitting PC builders
It seems like costly memory prices are making everyone hurt.
Apple has reportedly 'given up' on the Vision Pro headset and that doesn't seem like a good thing for VR, generally
No more Metaverse, Vision Pro apparently dead, VR just can't get a break... roll on Steam Frame.
Microsoft CEO says the company is focused on 'fundamentals' to 'win back fans and strengthen engagement' in Windows 11
The software giant has already made some changes, so let's hope they stick.
3.7 million players later, UK-made action-survival game Atomfall is getting its own TV show
Today, publisher Rebellion has announced that its 2025 action-survival game, Atomfall, is the latest game to make the transition from console to TV screen. Rebellion and Two Brothers Pictures have announced a television adaptation of Atomfall ( which won Best British Game at 2026's BAFTA Game Awards , by the way), but no casting or release window…
After a week testing Valve's new Steam Controller, it's better in almost every way - but still a bit of a niche proposition
Perhaps the greatest compliment I can give Valve's new Steam Controller is that in the week or so I've been using it, I haven't really thought about it much at all. With its heavily Steam-Deck-inspired design, it improves on the original Steam Controller in almost every way - and it's certainly vastly more convincing as an everyday controller -…
You'll reportedly be able to enjoy The Super Mario Galaxy Movie from home next week
If you wanted to check out The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for yourself, but have no interest in traipsing to the cinema to watch it and instead decided to hold out for its home debut, good news. A new report claims you will be able to do just that from next week. Read more
Neverness to Everness tier list and best characters
Your guide to the top tier characters and team compositions for Neverness to Everness.
Take-Two CEO says "there's nothing to announce" about an LA Noire sequel after acquiring its creator's studio, but "the teams are always looking at what we have"
15 years after its original release, Team Bondi and Rockstar Games ' LA Noire continues to have a sizeable following, but - despite Rockstar saying it wouldn't "count out the possibility" of a follow-up back in 2012 - a sequel has never emerged. Even so, new comments from Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick have suggested there's potentially still hope.…
Here are our PS Plus monthly games for May
We are on the cusp of yet another month, and that means another batch of games for PlayStation Plus, and today Sony revealed what's in store for all subscribers this May. Read more
Resident Evil Requiem director says Capcom cut an entire chapter before game's release
Capcom cut an entire chapter from Resident Evil Requiem ahead of its release, as part of a "rigorous process of selection and elimination". Read more
Think fast: Games Done Quick is coming to Europe with a special three-day programme at Gamescom 2026
There's always a lot to look forward to at Gamescom , but this year, the German games show has an extra surprise packed into its already stuffed programme: a special three-day Games Done Quick (GDQ) speedrunning event is taking place at the trade show between 28th and 30th August, 2026. Notably, this is GDQ's first-ever event hosted in Europe.…
In the wake of $100 GTA 6 rumours, Take-Two still won't give an actual price, but says "our job is to charge way, way, way less of the value"
Grand Theft Auto 6 publisher Take-Two recently discussed the upcoming game's price, and while it won't give us that all important figure, it stressed that its "job is to charge way, way, way less of the value delivery". Read more
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers might have a future, with western publisher swooping in to buy rights after its dev was shut down
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers , the popular Chinese Soulslike released in July 2025, has had its intellectual property rights fully acquired by Italian games publisher/developer Digital Bros for roughly €4m. Read more
Valve's Steam Machine might be delayed thanks to the RAM crisis, but its brand-new £85 Steam Controller is going it alone and finally has a release date
Six months after Valve tantalisingly unveiled its future hardware plans, one of them has successfully escaped the vortex caused by the mounting RAM crisis. Valve has announced its new Steam Controller - the successor to its long-discontinued 2015 effort - goes on sale 4th May. Read more
Mega Mewtwo's Pokémon Go debut finally announced and Go Fest Global is free for all players
Mega Mewtwo X and Y will debut in Pokémon Go during Go Fest 2026, the game's annual celebration. Developer Scopey has also confirmed Go Fest 2026: Global will be free for all players this year on 11th and 12th July. This includes access to the Special Research quest and coveted increased shiny Pokémon spawns bonus. Read more
Mortal Kombat 2 first reactions call it "the movie we should've gotten the first time"
The Mortal Kombat 2 movie is almost ready to fill cinemas with over-the-top fights and gallons of blood, and the good news - following its predecessor's lukewarm critical reception - is that first reactions are looking positive. Read more
Call of Duty fans debate upcoming movie director Peter Berg's years-old comments, where he once called games "pathetic" and gamers "weak"
A 2013 interview with Call of Duty film director Peter Berg, in which he called those who played war games such as Call of Duty "weak" and "pathetic", has recently resurfaced, leading to plenty of discussion amongst the series' fans. Read more
As rumours of a live-action Metroid movie swirl, Nintendo and Illumination set a mysterious new animated "event film" for April 2028
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been a massive success in spite of its so-so critical reception, and the live-action Legend of Zelda adaptation is making good progress. But if a succession of recent reports are to be believed, there's a busy few years ahead in the world of Nintendo films, with Universal and Illumination seemingly set to release…
I've seen 90 minutes more of The Blood of Dawnwalker and I'm excited - could this be 2026's breakout RPG?
What struck me most about the 90-minute presentation of The Blood of Dawnwalker I watched recently, at developer Rebel Wolves' studio in Poland, is how confident this dark fantasy role-playing game is. That's despite being a debut, and amplified by how boldly it embraces difference - and how sophisticated it is in its approach. Read more
Crimson Desert is so successful that the studio that makes it has reportedly given each of its employees a $3,400 bonus
Like it or loathe it, you can't argue with the success of Crimson Desert. Per a new report, Pearl Abyss' latest action-RPG has sold so well that the developer and publisher has reportedly given every employee a bonus that equates to about $3,400 USD. Read more
Resident Evil's Leon Kennedy is named after a milk-guzzling hitman, Hideki Kamiya casually confirms
Back in 1994, Luc Besson released a movie that not only introduced us to Natalie Portman in her feature film debut, but also - it turns out - inspired the name for one of gaming's most iconic characters: Leon Kennedy. That film was Léon: The Professional, and saw actor Jean Reno in the titular role of a milk-loving hitman who takes 12 year old…
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth gets a surprise demo today, complete with progression carry-over on Xbox, Switch 2 and PC
Surprise! From today, 28th April, you can download a free demo for Square Enix 's Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S. Any progress made during the demo will carry over when the full game launches for Switch 2 and Xbox on 3rd June . As an added bonus, if you have demo save data on your device when the full…
Valve is "hard at work" on Steam Deck 2, but the company's idea of "next-gen" performance isn't possible yet
While the ongoing RAM crisis is preventing the Steam Machine and Frame's arrival, the new Steam Controller is launching next week , and we think it's pretty sweet, albeit a bit niche still . What about a potential Steam Deck 2 though? Is Valve working on that already? Read more
Even with some rough edges, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Switch 2 still manages to feel like a miracle
Look, let's be honest, Square Enix is a hard company to get behind right now. Between layoffs , peculiar restructuring plans , and a penchant for chasing the hottest controversial flavour of the month , there are many reasons to be sceptical of one of Japan's biggest publishers in 2026. But, for all the dubious business moves and articles about…
PowerWash Simulator 2 is getting a Star Wars level pack focused on original trilogy locations this summer
PowerWash Simulator 2 didn't exactly reinvent the original game's formula, but sometimes more of the same in a slightly fancier package is all you really need. Now, following this month's Adventure Time DLC , cleaners are being sent to a galaxy far, far away... Read more