Generative AI in Games Demands Disclosure, Experts Urge Amid Upcoming Franchise Releases
Generative AI Disclosure Needed in Games, Industry Experts Urge
Experts discuss the importance of transparent disclosure regarding generative AI usage in video games, highlighting both concerns and potential benefits.
- It’s not weird to want a generative AI disclosure on games — PC Gamer
- “We don’t need to demonise it” – actor Troy Baker believes gen-AI could be “a good thing” — Eurogamer
- “We don’t need to demonise it” – actor Troy Baker believes gen-AI could drive people to seek out “authentic” experiences — Eurogamer
All Fire Emblem, Final Fantasy, and Legend of Zelda Games Coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2026
A comprehensive list of every major franchise game set to release on the Nintendo Switch and its successor console by 2026.
- Every Fire Emblem Game on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2026 — IGN
- Every Final Fantasy Game on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2026 — IGN
- Every Legend of Zelda Game on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2026 — IGN
Arc Raiders Movie and TV Show Seeks Investment, Boss of Embark Studios Enthusiastic
After receiving interest from various studios, the creators behind The Arc Raiders are actively exploring movie and TV show adaptation opportunities. The studio’s boss expresses optimism about potential projects.
- The Arc Raiders Movie and TV Show Offers Are Already Coming In, and the Boss of Embark Studios Sounds Up for It — IGN
- The fastest gaming CPU now has a very, very, very, very, very, very, very slightly faster replacement — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Arc Raiders player calls for help during game, gets door kicked-in by concerned neighbour — Eurogamer
Lenovo Announces SteamOS Version of Mega Legion Go 2: A New Contender for Best Handheld Gaming PC
PC Gamer reports Lenovo’s announcement of a SteamOS version of its Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC, positioning it as a potential leader in the competitive realm of portable gaming devices.
PlayStation and Xbox’s Top Five Most-Played Games Remain Consistent in US Across 2024 and 2025
A report shows that the top five most-played games on both PlayStation and Xbox platforms in the US were identical for both years, highlighting a stable gaming preference among consumers.
- Top Five Most-Played Games on PlayStation and Xbox in 2025 in the US Were the Same as in 2024 — IGN
- PlayStation’s top five most-played games of 2025 are exactly the same as 2024’s — Eurogamer
Lenny Kravitz Joins Cast of ‘007: First Light’ Video Game, Shares Bond Movie Passion
Actor Lenny Kravitz, joining the cast of ‘007: First Light’, discusses his lifelong love for James Bond films and reveals that the game can run on GPUs from as far back as seven years ago, though it strangely omits support for 4K graphics.
- 007: First Light Costar Lenny Kravitz Discusses His Love of James Bond Movies Ahead of His Video Game Debut — IGN
- 007 First Light can run on a seven-year-old GPU according to new PC requirements, but 4K specs are strangely absent — Eurogamer
Amazon Launches Epic New Year’s Sale: Grab 3 Classic Movies for Just $33 in Ultra HD
Amazon kicks off the new year with a massive sale offering three iconic films – Tomb Raider, Jurassic World, and Jumanji – available in stunning 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for an unbeatable price of just $33.
- Amazon Is Kicking Off the New Year With a Massive 4K Sale: Get 3 Movie Masterpieces for $33 — IGN
- Amazon’s Tomb Raider Cast Confirmed, Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs Roles Revealed — IGN
Stranger Things’ Final Battle Inspired by Baldur’s Gate 3
Eurogamer reports that the climactic battle in Stranger Things was directly influenced by the gameplay mechanics and design of Baldur’s Gate 3, as revealed by creators.
- Stranger Things’ final battle was directly influenced by Baldur’s Gate 3 — Eurogamer
- Stranger Things Star Sadie Sink Gives Her Interpretation of Eleven’s Ending — IGN
007 First Light: PC System Requirements Overview with Key Considerations
PC Gamer reports that the upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light, has relatively low PC system requirements. The title allows for a range of hardware configurations to run smoothly, but players should be aware of two important caveats.
- 007 First Light reveals some pretty forgiving PC system requirements, with a couple caveats — PC Gamer
Avengers: Doomsday Teasers Reveal Unlikely Teamup with X-Men
Marvel officially releases teaser trailers for Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Doomsday: X-Men, showing Cyclops, Professor X, Magneto, and potential new Avengers team members in a crossover event.
- Next Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Leaks Online, Reveals Unlikely Teamup — IGN
- Marvel Officially Releases Avengers: Doomsday X-Men Teaser Trailer Online, Shows Cyclops, Professor X, and Magneto — IGN
Xbox Game Pass Games for January: Star Wars Outlaws, Resident Evil Village, and More
Eurogamer’s article confirms that Xbox Game Pass users can expect games like ‘Star Wars Outlaws’, ‘Resident Evil Village’, and other titles to launch in January. IGN also reports the first Xbox Game Pass announcement of 2026 includes Star Wars Outlaws, Resident Evil Village, and more upcoming releases.
- Here are our Xbox Game Pass games for January — Eurogamer
- Microsoft’s First Xbox Game Pass Announcement of 2026 Confirms Star Wars Outlaws, Resident Evil Village, and More for January — IGN
Cyberpunk 2077 Modders and Extended Pre-Heist Content: A Cautionary Tale
Rock Paper Shotgun explores the potential of modding Cyberpunk 2077 to extend pre-heist content, while a game director warns that such an expansion could lead to a meandering and unfocused experience.
- Sure, Cyberpunk 2077 modders, I’ll spend 100 hours watching Kurt Hansen’s evil selfie blimp fly around my flat — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Extending Cyberpunk 2077’s pre-heist rise through the ranks would risk a “meandering, unfocused experience”, argues Cyberpunk 2 director — Rock Paper Shotgun
Nvidia’s DLSS 4.5 Brings Refreshing Momentum to the AI Gaming Landscape
Following First Light’s system requirements reveal, Eurogamer highlights Nvidia’s recent DLSS 4.5 update as a positive development amid an abundance of generative AI hype at CES, suggesting gamers may finally reap tangible benefits from AI-driven advancements in gaming performance.
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