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Black Myth Devs Were Inspired by 2026’s Hottest Movie to Reject AI in Sequel’s Development

  • Game Science won't use AI in Black Myth: Zhong Kui's design and asset work
  • Director cites Christopher Nolan's practical filmmaking as inspiration
  • Studio previously criticised AI for lacking "human, chaotic emotion"

Black Myth: Wukong developer Game Science has said it will not use generative AI in the design and asset-creation phases of its upcoming sequel, Black Myth: Zhong Kui. Co-founder and art director Yan Qi announced the decision on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, framing it as a…

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‘People in Japan thought we made footy up’: Pro Jank Footy, the video game taking Australian rules to the world

  • Comedy game Pro Jank Footy spoofs Australian rules football with chaotic rule changes
  • Created by David Ashby with Aunty Donna's Broden Kelly on commentary
  • Launches worldwide on major consoles this week, with 150+ in-game rule twists

Developer David Ashby, known for spoof comedy work such as Italian Spider-Man and Danger 5, has created Pro Jank Footy, a video game that pokes fun at Australian rules football by making it progressively more chaotic the longer a match goes on. Co-developed with the help of comedian…

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Feature: “It’s Disingenuous To Call It A Remake” – Bethesda On Why Oblivion For Switch 2 Is A Remaster

  • Bethesda insists Oblivion for Switch 2 is a remaster, not remake.
  • Uses Unreal Engine 5; team worked to avoid Skyrim port's technical issues.
  • Developers reflect on original 2006 Oblivion's development and legacy.

Bethesda has defended its decision to label the Switch 2 version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion as a "remaster" rather than a "remake", explaining the distinction in an interview with Nintendo Life. Associate Art Director Dan Lee and Studio Director Tom Mustaine discussed the port, which brings…

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Don’t want to buy a Stream Deck? Corsair’s new mouse can pull up a virtual control center with one button

  • Corsair’s new mouse opens a virtual control centre with one button.
  • It targets gamers and streamers seeking shortcut controls.
  • The feature avoids needing a separate Stream Deck.

Corsair has introduced a gaming mouse with a button that opens a virtual control centre, offering some of the shortcut functionality associated with a separate Stream Deck. The feature could appeal to users who want quick access to controls, commands or applications without buying and finding desk space…

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Square Enix’s 88% profit-bump financial report gives me hope for FF14, suggesting the MMO’s finally not having to carry the company for once

  • Square Enix reported an 88% profit increase.
  • Stronger finances may ease reliance on Final Fantasy XIV.
  • The report suggests a more balanced business outlook.

Square Enix has reported an 88% rise in profit, prompting optimism that Final Fantasy XIV may no longer be carrying an outsized share of the company’s financial performance. The result matters because stronger earnings elsewhere could reduce pressure on the long-running MMO to compensate for weaker results in…

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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a mess on PC, but a new patch today aims to rectify things

  • Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has a rocky, bug-plagued PC launch on Steam.
  • A patch released today targets lag, frame drops and stability issues.
  • PS5 version reportedly plays well; PC problems even disrupt cross-play matches.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a crossover fighting game from ARC SYSTEM WORKS, PlayStation and Marvel Games, has launched in poor shape on PC, prompting a fix-it patch on the day of writing. The Steam version has drawn a "Mostly Negative" rating and falling player numbers, with users citing…

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