Sony has closed acclaimed remake studio Bluepoint Games following the cancellation of a live-service God of War project and a rejected pitch for a Bloodborne remake. The decision leaves approximately 70 employees without jobs, highlighting the risks of Sony's shifting development strategy.
Sony announces a global rollout of an upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) for PS5 Pro. The new AI-driven algorithm, developed in partnership with AMD, debuts with Resident Evil Requiem and will expand to existing titles via a system update in March.
Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem has achieved the series' highest launch numbers on Steam, peaking at over 267,000 concurrent players. This milestone surpasses the previous records held by Resident Evil 4 Remake and Resident Evil 7.
Anthropic has rejected a demand from the US Department of War to remove safety restrictions on its AI models, citing unacceptable risks regarding autonomous weapons and mass surveillance. CEO Dario Amodei stated that current technology is not reliable enough for unrestricted military deployment.
Wildlight Entertainment, a studio founded by former Apex Legends developers, has laid off most of its staff after its debut title, Highguard, lost 90% of its player base within a week. The sudden closure highlights the risks of secretive development strategies and the unforgiving nature of the current live-service shooter market.
Federal agencies have deployed covert automated license plate readers along California highways, fueling concerns over mass surveillance. Privacy advocates argue the technology violates state laws and targets residents without cause.
A new independent study published in Nature Medicine indicates that OpenAI's ChatGPT Health feature frequently fails to identify urgent medical emergencies. Researchers found the AI under-triaged over half of critical cases and often missed suicidal ideation, prompting calls for stricter safety standards.
Square Enix reports strong sales for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S following its January launch. Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirms the trilogy's third installment will utilize Unreal Engine 4 to ensure development efficiency and quality.
Reports indicate Sony is retreating from releasing major single-player exclusives on PC. The shift follows perceived underperformance of previous ports, with titles like Wolverine expected to stay console-exclusive.
IGN-owned Eurogamer has announced a new wave of editorial layoffs, disbanding its video team and cutting experienced staff. This move reflects a broader downturn in games journalism, with industry data showing a 25% workforce reduction over the last two years.
Riot Games has confirmed the elimination of roughly 12 roles within its internal publishing division, affecting teams across multiple offices. This restructuring follows a separate recent layoff event impacting the development team of the upcoming fighting game, 2XKO.
Leaked internal documents reveal Meta has blocked its AI chatbot from discussing abortion and sexual health with users under 18, while providing resources for mental health issues. Critics argue the policy amounts to censorship and endangers youth access to vital healthcare information.
The Department of Defense has issued an ultimatum to AI developer Anthropic, threatening to blacklist the company if it refuses to lift safety restrictions on its Claude model. The standoff involves potential use of the Defense Production Act and highlights a conflict between national defense needs and AI safety protocols regarding surveillance and autonomous weapons.
Black Tabby Games outlines the future of their horror-mystery title Scarlet Hollow, confirming the second half of Episode 5 will launch in February 2026. The Early Access narrative has already amassed over 840,000 words and continues to receive overwhelming praise from the Steam community.
Square Enix's recent update for the original Final Fantasy 7 on Steam has sparked a backlash, resulting in a 'Mostly Negative' user review score. Players are criticizing the forced 4:3 resolution and broken battle animations, which replace the previously available 2013 version.
