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GTA Creator Says Advocates of Widespread AI Are Not Fully Developed Individuals
Dan Houser argues that artificial intelligence can never fully replace people because it lacks a soul. Former Rockstar Games lead writer and studio co‑founder Dan Houser leveled sharp criticism at figures leading the generative AI sector during an interview on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio UK. Discussing his new audiobook, A Better...
Divine Beings: Cosplayers Brought Miquella and Malenia from Elden Ring to Life
Through the lens of photographer Maria Vishnevskaya, models Masha Vsemudrova and Glasha Klimova are transformed into Malenia and Miquella from Elden Ring — celestial figures bound to tragic destinies and once destined to forge a new Order in the Lands Between. The cosplayers show no intention of leaving the breathtaking expanse of the Lands Between,...
Developer Diary — Skyscrapers by REV0
Developer Diary — Skyscrapers Creator Pack (by REV0) Hello everyone — I’m REV0. This developer diary walks through the design goals, artistic direction, and technical choices behind the new Creator Pack: Skyscrapers. Overview Skyscrapers contains a collection of 15 signature buildings inspired by renowned towers and city landmarks. Most signatures include upgrade paths that convert...
Zootopia 2 Breaks Box-Office Records Thanks to China
Image: Walt Disney Animation Studios Disney’s Zootopia 2 burst onto the global scene with a staggering $556.4 million haul in its opening weekend — the largest debut ever for an animated feature and the fourth-highest weekend opening of all time, behind only Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. On the animated...
SCS Fan Day Experience Vol. 3: Event Wrap-Up
SCS Fan Day — November 14 What an incredible day. On November 14 we opened our doors to fans from across the globe — including visitors who flew in from South Korea — for our third SCS Fan Day. The event was a heartfelt celebration of community, creativity, and everything that brings our players together....
Team Cherry saddened that Hollow Knight: Silksong forced other indie studios to delay their game releases
The developers admitted they themselves weren’t really certain when their game would be finished. Team Cherry described it as “disheartening” that the September launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong disrupted the release schedules of other indie titles. In an interview with Bloomberg, studio co‑founder Ari Gibson said the team was “racing” to complete development and didn’t...
Call of Duty to Get Street Fighter Crossover
In a move that has generated massive excitement across both the shooter and fighting game communities it has been officially confirmed that Call of Duty is set to receive a major crossover event with the legendary Street Fighter franchise. This unprecedented collaboration brings together two of the most successful and influential brands in gaming history...
Sony quietly altered PlayStation 5 cooling — engineers’ PS5 Pro‑style solutions inspire a modder
Prospective buyers should expect a noticeably more reliable device. Recently, modder modyfikatorcasper observed that Sony quietly updated all new PlayStation 5 Slim units (model CFI-2116). The revisions apply to both the digital-only edition and the models with an optical drive. modyfikatorcasper highlighted an overhauled cooling solution: This isn’t merely a patch — it’s a PS5...
Ungrateful Pirates: Hacker Empress Explains Her Departure, Praises Denuvo and Urges People to Buy Games
From one perspective, Denuvo isn’t entirely without merit. The hacker Empress, formerly known for cracking Denuvo, kept her promise and recently published a manifesto explaining why she left that line of work. After my last release (a Denuvo game crack) in the summer of 2023, something unexpected happened. I suddenly developed serious health issues from...
Battlefield 6 — Community Update: Battlefield Labs Returns
Hello everyone, On December 2, 2025 we’ll bring Battlefield Labs back online. Previous Labs phases gave us rapid, focused feedback on ideas before they arrived in the live game. Now we’re expanding that approach—refining how we test together as part of our commitment to deliver the most ambitious Battlefield live service in franchise history. Up...
Dan Houser recalls that Grand Theft Auto’s success led U.S. authorities to persecute Rockstar
Officials wanted a scare story for the public, but they couldn’t craft it from Hollywood or musicians. Rockstar Games co‑founder Dan Houser told Chris Evans on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show how the success of Grand Theft Auto III and the subsequent titles led to a campaign against the studio by U.S. authorities, who used...
Nick Jonas Announces “Sunday Best,” His First Solo Album in Five Years, Calls It “Truly 33 Years in the Making”
Nick Jonas Announces Solo Album “Sunday Best” — Due February 6, 2026 Published December 1, 2025 Nick Jonas — Photo: Billy Kidd On December 1, 2025, Nick Jonas revealed that he will release a new solo album titled Sunday Best on February 6, 2026. The collection spans 11 tracks and, according to the announcement, draws...
Studio Gold — December Update
Development Update Hello everyone, Roughly a week and a half after launch we’ve rolled out several patches and remain focused on post‑release support. We’re steadily working through community‑reported issues, and here’s what you can expect before we pause for the winter holidays. 1.17.2 patch (this week): Includes the changes discussed in the previous “Coal Update”...
HBO’s It Prequel Reveals Astonishing New Fact About Pennywise
Image: HBO This week’s episode of It: Welcome to Derry pairs tender teenage moments with a major lore revelation that reframes both Ingrid Kersh (Madeleine Stowe) and Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård). [Ed note: The remainder of this piece contains full spoilers for episode six of It: Welcome to Derry.] Following the events in the sewers from...
A Pixar Veteran Reveals the Unspoken Rule Killing Animated Sci‑Fi Movies
Image: Pixar Alex Woo spent years at animation houses including Pixar, Cartoon Network, and Lucasfilm before directing his first feature. His Netflix film In Your Dreams took nearly a decade to bring to the screen, and in conversation with Polygon he admits the movie likely wouldn’t have been made if it had been pitched as...
Tinkerers Create Browser Extension That Warns About Games Using Generative AI
Efforts to curb AI-generated content are escalating. In early 2025 Valve required every developer on Steam to state in their game’s description whether generative AI was used at any point during development. The rule lets players make an informed choice and opt out of purchases if they object to AI involvement. In practice, though, the...
GTA Creator Says Advocates of Widespread AI Are Not Fully Developed Individuals
Dan Houser argues that artificial intelligence can never fully replace people because it lacks a soul. Former Rockstar Games lead writer and studio co‑founder Dan Houser leveled sharp criticism at figures leading the generative AI sector during an interview on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio UK. Discussing his new audiobook, A Better...
Divine Beings: Cosplayers Brought Miquella and Malenia from Elden Ring to Life
Through the lens of photographer Maria Vishnevskaya, models Masha Vsemudrova and Glasha Klimova are transformed into Malenia and Miquella from Elden Ring — celestial figures bound to tragic destinies and once destined to forge a new Order in the Lands Between. The cosplayers show no intention of leaving the breathtaking expanse of the Lands Between,...
Developer Diary — Skyscrapers by REV0
Developer Diary — Skyscrapers Creator Pack (by REV0) Hello everyone — I’m REV0. This developer diary walks through the design goals, artistic direction, and technical choices behind the new Creator Pack: Skyscrapers. Overview Skyscrapers contains a collection of 15 signature buildings inspired by renowned towers and city landmarks. Most signatures include upgrade paths that convert...
Zootopia 2 Breaks Box-Office Records Thanks to China
Image: Walt Disney Animation Studios Disney’s Zootopia 2 burst onto the global scene with a staggering $556.4 million haul in its opening weekend — the largest debut ever for an animated feature and the fourth-highest weekend opening of all time, behind only Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. On the animated...
SCS Fan Day Experience Vol. 3: Event Wrap-Up
SCS Fan Day — November 14 What an incredible day. On November 14 we opened our doors to fans from across the globe — including visitors who flew in from South Korea — for our third SCS Fan Day. The event was a heartfelt celebration of community, creativity, and everything that brings our players together....
Team Cherry saddened that Hollow Knight: Silksong forced other indie studios to delay their game releases
The developers admitted they themselves weren’t really certain when their game would be finished. Team Cherry described it as “disheartening” that the September launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong disrupted the release schedules of other indie titles. In an interview with Bloomberg, studio co‑founder Ari Gibson said the team was “racing” to complete development and didn’t...
Call of Duty to Get Street Fighter Crossover
In a move that has generated massive excitement across both the shooter and fighting game communities it has been officially confirmed that Call of Duty is set to receive a major crossover event with the legendary Street Fighter franchise. This unprecedented collaboration brings together two of the most successful and influential brands in gaming history...
Sony quietly altered PlayStation 5 cooling — engineers’ PS5 Pro‑style solutions inspire a modder
Prospective buyers should expect a noticeably more reliable device. Recently, modder modyfikatorcasper observed that Sony quietly updated all new PlayStation 5 Slim units (model CFI-2116). The revisions apply to both the digital-only edition and the models with an optical drive. modyfikatorcasper highlighted an overhauled cooling solution: This isn’t merely a patch — it’s a PS5...
Ungrateful Pirates: Hacker Empress Explains Her Departure, Praises Denuvo and Urges People to Buy Games
From one perspective, Denuvo isn’t entirely without merit. The hacker Empress, formerly known for cracking Denuvo, kept her promise and recently published a manifesto explaining why she left that line of work. After my last release (a Denuvo game crack) in the summer of 2023, something unexpected happened. I suddenly developed serious health issues from...