Brian Raffel, the co-founder and long-time co-studio head of Raven Software, has announced his retirement after a transformative 36-year career. His tenure saw the studio evolve from a small creative team in Wisconsin to a powerhouse behind iconic franchises like Call of Duty, Star Wars, and Hexen.
Tesla's shares dropped over 5% following weaker-than-anticipated Q1 vehicle deliveries and production numbers. The decline highlights ongoing struggles in the EV sector, intensified competition, and consumer sentiment shifts linked to CEO Elon Musk's political activities.
Oracle has initiated layoffs affecting its US workforce, notifying employees via email and locking system access early Tuesday. The company is providing a severance package capped at 26 weeks, which industry analysts note is more conservative than recent offers from peers like Block and Meta.
Following a strong launch with estimated sales of 1.2 million copies, Bungie has pledged years of continuous updates for its new extraction shooter, Marathon. The studio is prioritizing immediate and long-term CPU optimizations to help PC players achieve higher frame rates, marking a shift toward frequent, incremental improvements rather than large, infrequent patches.
NVIDIA has launched a beta feature called Auto Shader Compilation within the NVIDIA App, designed to rebuild DirectX 12 shaders after driver updates. The tool aims to minimize in-game stutter by processing these tasks while the system is idle or on demand.
The US Patent and Trade Office has rejected a patent granted to Nintendo regarding gameplay mechanics where characters are summoned to battle. The decision follows a re-examination ordered by the USPTO director, which found the claims were invalid based on existing prior art from Konami and Bandai Namco.
Capcom has partnered with GOG to bring the original Resident Evil trilogy and Breath of Fire IV to Steam. Each title features modernized technical enhancements and is currently available at a special launch discount.
Frost Giant Studios announced that Stormgate's online features will be suspended at the end of April following the acquisition of their server provider by an AI company. The developers are currently preparing an offline mode patch while seeking a new partner to restore multiplayer services in the future.
Google has released a feature allowing users to modify their Gmail address without creating a new account. This update provides a way to update digital identities while retaining existing data, currently available for U.S. users.
Build a Rocket Boy CEO Mark Gerhard admits the studio suffered a disastrous launch but claims it was exacerbated by a coordinated sabotage effort. To address this, the team is developing a new 'MindsEye' mission titled 'Blacklist' that will present evidence of the alleged conspiracy to players.
Eidos Montreal has confirmed layoffs following the cancellation of 'Wildlands,' a project in development since 2019. The title reportedly faced severe technical hurdles and budget overruns despite being nearly complete.
New York hospital CEOs are pushing for regulatory changes to allow AI to interpret medical images without a radiologist's direct oversight to reduce costs. Radiologists have responded with strong criticism, arguing that current technology is insufficient for autonomous practice and poses significant risks to patient safety.
An FTC complaint alleges that OkCupid provided nearly three million user photos to AI startup Clarifai without a formal agreement or user consent. The data was used to develop facial recognition technology capable of identifying age, sex, and race.
ZeniMax Online Studios has revealed a significant content roadmap for The Elder Scrolls Online, marking a shift from annual chapters to a seasonal model. Key announcements include the introduction of underwater exploration, naval combat, solo dungeons, and a return to Skyrim set for early 2027.
Capcom announces that development for Pragmata is complete, with the sci-fi adventure set to release on April 17th. The unique third-person shooter combines action and hacking puzzles, launching on major platforms including the Nintendo Switch 2.
