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Both presentations were originally scheduled for March 13. At the upcoming Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2026, two technical sessions from Bungie developers regarding the creation and long-term support of the shooter Marathon have been abruptly canceled. According to the event’s official itinerary, both talks were slated to take place on March 13. The first session...

Graphic: Polygon | Source images: Dragonsteel Books; Warner Bros. Pictures The prolific fantasy luminary Brandon Sanderson is officially ushering his expansive Cosmere universe into the cinematic spotlight following a monumental deal with Apple TV+. In a recent installment of his Intentionally Blank podcast, Sanderson revealed that while Mistborn has flirted with Hollywood before, this marks...

In February 2026, New York Attorney General Letitia James initiated a high-profile lawsuit against Valve, targeting the randomized loot box mechanics found in flagship titles such as Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2. According to reporting from Reuters, James alleged that these mystery boxes facilitate illicit gambling and pose an addictive risk to...

Valve contends that the prosecutor’s demands far exceed existing legal frameworks and could have a detrimental impact on both the player base and the wider industry. Valve has officially responded to the lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, which alleges that loot boxes in Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2...

With hundreds of titles debuting on Steam weekly, it is easy to overlook some high-quality free-to-play gems. We have curated five of the most intriguing recent arrivals on Valve’s platform that you can experience without spending a cent. Whether you are looking for strategic combat or brain-teasing puzzles, your next favorite pastime might be just...

The company maintains that the future of next-generation gaming lies in a PC-first development philosophy. During the 2026 Game Developers Conference, Microsoft signaled a strategic shift, advising the developer community that the most effective way to “create for Xbox” moving forward is to “prioritize PC architecture.” Jason Ronald, Vice President of Xbox, also detailed a...

The baseline performance target for the new certification has been established at a native 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second. At the 2026 Game Developers Conference, Valve detailed the technical requirements for its upcoming “Steam Machine Verified” compatibility tier. This program is designed to standardize the user experience for a new generation of Steam...

Alpha development kits are set to be distributed to industry partners. During the 2026 Game Developers Conference, Microsoft Gaming shared new insights into its upcoming hardware initiative, currently known by the codename “Project Helix.” At the Xbox Developer Summit, the company announced that alpha versions of the system are scheduled to reach developers starting in...

A new patch for Team Fortress 2 has been deployed. These adjustments will be implemented automatically once the game is restarted. The primary highlights of this update include: Resolved a client-side instability issue triggered by material proxies. Corrected a bug preventing the Scout’s “NegativeVocalization04” audio cues from playing in Mann vs. Machine due to a...

It is difficult to process that Nier: Automata is now nearly a decade old. Despite its monumental success—surpassing 10 million copies sold by early 2026—fans are still waiting for a true successor. While Square Enix recently teased the future of the franchise with a cryptic “to be continued” video, players looking for that specific brand...