The Department of Defense is evaluating its reliance on Anthropic's AI technology, potentially moving to designate the company as a 'supply chain risk.' This unprecedented consideration follows Anthropic's refusal to lift safety restrictions on its Claude model for specific military applications, setting up a high-stakes standoff with a looming Friday deadline.
Bungie reveals details for the upcoming Marathon 'Server Slam' open weekend, scheduled for late February 2026. Players can access a slice of the extraction shooter featuring multiple maps and classes, with exclusive rewards carrying over to the full launch.
Amazon has terminated its publishing agreement with UK-based Maverick Games for their upcoming narrative-led open-world driving game. The decision aligns with Amazon's broader strategy to focus on core strengths like the Tomb Raider franchise and its Luna streaming service.
Starting March 2026, Amazon will remove the option to block third-party sellers on Wishlists, necessitating the sharing of delivery addresses for order fulfillment. The company suggests users utilize PO Boxes for public lists, a recommendation that has sparked privacy concerns among influencers and shoppers.
Television host John Oliver has issued a stark warning regarding X (formerly Twitter), advising users to abandon the platform entirely. He cites the proliferation of misinformation and the owner's influence as key factors rendering the site an 'active liability' for news consumption.
Capcom announces Resident Evil Requiem, slated for release on February 27, 2026, across major platforms including the Nintendo Switch 2. Celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary, the title successfully merges classic survival horror roots with modern cinematic action.
In a significant strategic pivot, AI startup Anthropic has relaxed its strict safety protocols to better compete in the rapidly accelerating AI market. The move coincides with intense pressure from the Pentagon, though the company insists the changes are driven by the need to adapt to a fast-moving industry and an evolving political landscape.
Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled a secret mobile project titled 'Overwatch Rush,' a top-down twin-stick shooter currently in development. The game, helmed by the Barcelona team, adapts the franchise's core gameplay for touchscreens with reworked heroes and new modes.
Facing significant community backlash regarding privacy and verification methods, Discord has delayed the global expansion of its age assurance system until the second half of 2026. The company plans to implement more transparent verification options and on-device processing before the wider launch.
A new studio named New Radical Games has emerged, combining the legacies of defunct developers Radical Entertainment and Hothead Games. Led by industry veterans, the Vancouver-based company is open for work-for-hire projects, including porting and remastering titles.
Anthropic has revised its Responsible Scaling Policy, removing the guarantee to halt AI training if safety measures are deemed insufficient. The company cites the rapid pace of competitors and the lack of federal regulations as primary drivers for the strategic shift.
The US Department of Defense has issued a Friday deadline for Anthropic to comply with usage demands, threatening to invoke the Defense Production Act and label the AI firm a supply chain risk. The standoff follows disagreements over ethical boundaries regarding military use of the company's AI models.
Daniel Vávra, the creative mind behind the Kingdom Come: Deliverance series, is stepping back from game development to lead the franchise's movie adaptation. Warhorse Studios confirmed that Vávra will assume a transmedia director role while remaining associated with the company.
Across the United States, citizens are dismantling Flock surveillance cameras in protest against the license plate readers' potential use in federal immigration enforcement. The vandalism highlights growing tensions between public privacy advocates and surveillance technology firms.
German developer Gamexcite and publisher Daedalic Entertainment have announced that their latest release, *Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown*, has sold over 100,000 copies in its first four days on the market. This sales figure represents the most successful launch in Daedalic's 20-year history.
