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Twitch Shares Streamer Data With Amazon to Train AI
Twitch is facing backlash over its new data privacy rules. The platform has begun using streams, VODs, audio, and chat messages to train Amazon generative AI models. The new feature is enabled by default for all accounts. The data collection came to light after support published an opt-out guide. Twitch Chief Product Officer Mike Minton...
When Does the Fortnite Unstable Live Event Start?
Epic Games is rolling out an immersive Unstable Story Moment live event to wrap up Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3, setting the stage for the upcoming “Override” update. Unlike standalone game modes, this cinematic spectacle unfolds directly inside standard Battle Royale matches. To witness the narrative shift firsthand, players will need to sync their schedules...
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3: Sprite Spree Week Schedule
Sprite Spree Week arrives in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 on Saturday, August 15, bringing dramatically boosted spawn rates for select sprites leading up to the season’s finale. The celebration kicks off right alongside the Unstable Story Moment live event, after which individual categories—including Galaxy, Holo, Cube, and Gem sprites—will take turns in the spotlight...
How Capcom Tasked RE Engine Engineers With Creating The ‘Dynamic Dismemberment System’ For Onimusha: Way Of The Sword
As Onimusha: Way of the Sword takes center stage as the latest cover star of Game Informer, we are rolling out a wave of exclusive insights. While subscribers can immediately dive into the main cover feature right here, our dedicated game hub is steadily filling up with in-depth interviews, behind-the-scenes features, and video content. During...
Where to Find the Hokuryu Sunflower Farm in Forza Horizon 6
Boasting vibrant, sprawling fields, the Hokuryu Sunflower Farm in Forza Horizon 6 is not only a breathtaking backdrop for virtual photography, but also a must-visit destination during your travels. However, sightseeing isn’t the sole reason to make the trip. Tracking down the Hokuryu Sunflower Farm is a strict requirement if you aim to conquer the...
Reflecting on the Enduring Legacy of Calvin and Hobbes Dad Quotes After 37 Years
According to his essays in the 10th anniversary collection of Calvin and Hobbes, Bill Watterson deliberately chose to not give Calvin’s parents actual names. Readers occasionally glimpse their inner lives through Dad’s cycling habit or Mom’s love of reading, but both characters primarily relate to Calvin. Calvin is still at an age where he might...
Reports Indicate GameStop Has Canceled Its Planned Acquisition of eBay
GameStop is abandoning the idea of a complete $56 billion takeover of eBay as its own stock falls by nearly a third, considering a business partnership instead. One of the largest acquisitions in the industry is in jeopardy. According to sources close to the situation, GameStop, led by Ryan Cohen, is abandoning the idea of...
Orc Incremental launches on Steam September 8
Orc Incremental will launch on Steam on September 8. The incremental auto-battler with RPG elements is being developed by Nice Ride and published by Playsaurus. Players build an orc warband by drafting units and totems, choosing formations and casting spells at key moments. Battles run automatically, but army composition and the placement of individual fighters...
Low-Budget Repairs launches on PC
Low-Budget Repairs has launched on PC. The renovation simulator was developed by Simplicity Games and published by PlayWay. Before release, the project passed one million additions to Steam wishlists. Players take the role of Maciek, an inexperienced handyman working under Mr Zbyszek. Jobs take place in apartments inspired by Poland in the 1990s, with old...
Phantom Blade Zero Surges on Steam as Players Place Mass Pre-orders
Following an 11-minute gameplay presentation, Phantom Blade Zero by S-GAME immediately claimed the top spot on the Steam bestseller chart. Phantom Blade Zero received an extensive feature showcasing new gameplay segments and confirming what players had been waiting for. Just hours after pre-orders opened, the game from S-GAME became a bestseller on Steam. Although a...
Day Zero Tulum 2027 Lineup Announced: See Who’s Playing
Damian Lazarus Unveils Star-Studded Lineup for Day Zero Tulum 2027 Day Zero ExperienceAlive Coverage The highly anticipated artist roster for Damian Lazarus’ immersive year-end gathering in Tulum, Day Zero, was officially revealed on Thursday, August 13. The stellar lineup showcases renowned underground heavyweights such as Tiga, Victor Calderone, Vintage Culture, LP Giobbi, Chloé Caillet, and...
Netflix Shuts Down Two Gaming Studios, Including Night School, Developer of Oxenfree
Over the past five years, Netflix has steadily worked to translate its massive dominance in film and television into the interactive entertainment landscape, though results have proven mixed. According to a recent report from Game File, the streaming titan is scaling back its gaming ambitions by shuttering two internal development studios: Moonloot—which never managed to...
Release Windows Announced for Next Kingdom Come and Darksiders 4 Games
In a new financial report, Embracer confirmed that a new Kingdom Come installment and Darksiders 4 will release during the 2027–2028 fiscal year, while also sharing updates on the progress of The Fatekeeper and Gothic 1 Remake. Embracer published a new financial report and confirmed two major game releases. The new Kingdom Come title and...
New Unreal Engine 5 Demo Shows Potential Visuals for The Witcher 4
Digital Dreams has updated CD Projekt RED’s Unreal Engine 5 tech demo, improving the lighting, vegetation, and detail of the village to show how close to photorealism The Witcher 4 could look. The Witcher 4 is being built on Unreal Engine 5, and CD Projekt RED has already demonstrated the capabilities of the technology in...
Next-Gen TikTok Pop Icon Sasane Talks Creative Roots & Playful Spirit: Billboard Japan Monthly Feature Interview
Sasane Ayaka Horiuchi Trending on Billboard Billboard Japan recently sat down with Sasane as part of its monthly “MONTHLY FEATURE” series, which showcases visionary artists and boundary-pushing projects currently shaping the musical landscape. The meteoric 18-year-old rising star has captured international attention with her mesmerizing debut single, “mosi mosi?” Since March 2025, Sasane has been...
Three Games Added to Xbox Game Pass Today
Xbox Game Pass has added three distinct games to its library: a factory sandbox, a Metroidvania, and a sports simulator. Sandustry, Mio: Memories in Orbit, and Cricket 26 became available in Xbox Game Pass today. Each title caters to a different audience, allowing players to build factories, explore a mysterious world, or play cricket. The...
Twitch Shares Streamer Data With Amazon to Train AI
Twitch is facing backlash over its new data privacy rules. The platform has begun using streams, VODs, audio, and chat messages to train Amazon generative AI models. The new feature is enabled by default for all accounts. The data collection came to light after support published an opt-out guide. Twitch Chief Product Officer Mike Minton...
When Does the Fortnite Unstable Live Event Start?
Epic Games is rolling out an immersive Unstable Story Moment live event to wrap up Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3, setting the stage for the upcoming “Override” update. Unlike standalone game modes, this cinematic spectacle unfolds directly inside standard Battle Royale matches. To witness the narrative shift firsthand, players will need to sync their schedules...
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3: Sprite Spree Week Schedule
Sprite Spree Week arrives in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 on Saturday, August 15, bringing dramatically boosted spawn rates for select sprites leading up to the season’s finale. The celebration kicks off right alongside the Unstable Story Moment live event, after which individual categories—including Galaxy, Holo, Cube, and Gem sprites—will take turns in the spotlight...
How Capcom Tasked RE Engine Engineers With Creating The ‘Dynamic Dismemberment System’ For Onimusha: Way Of The Sword
As Onimusha: Way of the Sword takes center stage as the latest cover star of Game Informer, we are rolling out a wave of exclusive insights. While subscribers can immediately dive into the main cover feature right here, our dedicated game hub is steadily filling up with in-depth interviews, behind-the-scenes features, and video content. During...
Where to Find the Hokuryu Sunflower Farm in Forza Horizon 6
Boasting vibrant, sprawling fields, the Hokuryu Sunflower Farm in Forza Horizon 6 is not only a breathtaking backdrop for virtual photography, but also a must-visit destination during your travels. However, sightseeing isn’t the sole reason to make the trip. Tracking down the Hokuryu Sunflower Farm is a strict requirement if you aim to conquer the...
Reflecting on the Enduring Legacy of Calvin and Hobbes Dad Quotes After 37 Years
According to his essays in the 10th anniversary collection of Calvin and Hobbes, Bill Watterson deliberately chose to not give Calvin’s parents actual names. Readers occasionally glimpse their inner lives through Dad’s cycling habit or Mom’s love of reading, but both characters primarily relate to Calvin. Calvin is still at an age where he might...
Reports Indicate GameStop Has Canceled Its Planned Acquisition of eBay
GameStop is abandoning the idea of a complete $56 billion takeover of eBay as its own stock falls by nearly a third, considering a business partnership instead. One of the largest acquisitions in the industry is in jeopardy. According to sources close to the situation, GameStop, led by Ryan Cohen, is abandoning the idea of...
Orc Incremental launches on Steam September 8
Orc Incremental will launch on Steam on September 8. The incremental auto-battler with RPG elements is being developed by Nice Ride and published by Playsaurus. Players build an orc warband by drafting units and totems, choosing formations and casting spells at key moments. Battles run automatically, but army composition and the placement of individual fighters...
Low-Budget Repairs launches on PC
Low-Budget Repairs has launched on PC. The renovation simulator was developed by Simplicity Games and published by PlayWay. Before release, the project passed one million additions to Steam wishlists. Players take the role of Maciek, an inexperienced handyman working under Mr Zbyszek. Jobs take place in apartments inspired by Poland in the 1990s, with old...