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Software encompasses the digital tools, applications and systems that power modern life, from the artificial intelligence models reshaping how we work and create to the open-source projects offering alternatives to established platforms. This section covers developments across the full software landscape, including advances in machine learning, developer tools and infrastructure, cybersecurity concerns, and the underlying technologies that connect our digital world.

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The software industry is experiencing rapid evolution driven by artificial intelligence. Major technology companies are integrating new capabilities into widely-used applications, from interactive diagrams in chatbots to local file access in AI assistants. Simultaneously, developers continue building open-source alternatives to commercial software, whilst internet infrastructure providers work to expand the ecosystem of domain names and digital resources available online.

Software developments matter to readers because they directly shape how we interact with technology daily, influence the tools available to businesses and creators, and raise important questions about security, privacy and competition in the digital economy. Whether through new features in familiar applications, emerging cybersecurity risks, or funding trends affecting startup innovation, software news determines how technology evolves and who benefits from it.

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FromSoftware opens The Duskbloods sign-ups ahead of next month’s test

  • FromSoftware announces The Duskbloods closed network test for next month.
  • Sign-ups for the test open next week.
  • Marks fresh news after a long quiet period on the project.

FromSoftware has confirmed a closed network test for The Duskbloods, its upcoming multiplayer action RPG for Nintendo Switch 2, with sign-ups opening next week ahead of the test itself taking place next month. The announcement ends a lengthy quiet spell for the studio on the project, giving players…

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Burnham urged to drop ‘flawed’ plans that may let developers bypass environment laws for £1

  • Critics say the plans could weaken biodiversity protections.
  • Developers may pay a levy instead of meeting some rules.
  • Peers are set to debate the regulations this week.

More than 100 conservationists, scientists, public figures and businesses have urged Andy Burnham to stop new planning rules they say would let developers avoid environmental protections by paying into a national levy instead. Critics argue the environmental delivery plans, introduced through the Planning and Infrastructure Act, could weaken…

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The rumoured Resident Evil 1 Remake reportedly entered pre-production last year

  • Rumours say a new Resident Evil 1 remake is still in early development
  • Capcom may prioritise Code: Veronica and Resident Evil Zero first
  • Any official reveal or release could still be years away

A new rumour suggests Capcom’s long-discussed remake of the original Resident Evil entered pre-production in late summer 2025, according to longtime series leaker Dusk Golem. If accurate, it would mean the project is still at an early stage and likely some way off an official announcement or release,…

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‘Below Any Reasonable Standard’: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Developers Fighting to Save Jobs, Secure Fair Severance Pay at Ubisoft Barcelona

  • Ubisoft Barcelona staff are striking over layoffs and severance pay.
  • Up to 51 Barcelona jobs are at risk.
  • Cuts come despite Black Flag Resynced selling 2 million quickly.

Developers at Ubisoft Barcelona who worked on Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced are striking over planned redundancies and what they describe as an unfair severance package. Up to 51 jobs at the studio are at risk as Ubisoft narrows the Barcelona team’s future work to the Rainbow Six…

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According to a poll, Generative AI is being used at a whopping 100% Japanese online game developers, as copyright infringement concerns climb

  • Japanese online game developers report universal generative AI use
  • Players’ biggest concern is copyright infringement
  • AI is mainly used for analysis, not creative asset generation

A report on Japan’s online games sector says every surveyed developer is now using generative AI, suggesting the technology has become mainstream in that part of the industry. The finding matters because it points to a sharp rise in adoption while also highlighting a growing gap between developers’…

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South Of Midnight Dev Seeking New Collabs Following Xbox Split

  • Compulsion is seeking new partnerships after splitting from Xbox
  • The studio is returning to independent development
  • Xbox’s wider restructuring is affecting several studios

Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight, has begun seeking collaboration opportunities with other entertainment companies after regaining its independence following Xbox’s latest round of layoffs. The move matters because it shows how affected studios are trying to secure new work and funding quickly after Microsoft’s cuts,…

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Noir-Style Cartoon Detective FPS ‘Mouse: P.I. For Hire’ Surpasses One Million Players

  • Mouse: P.I. For Hire has reached one million players.
  • The milestone follows regular post-launch updates.
  • Recent improvements included a new 40fps mode.

Mouse: P.I. For Hire, the noir-inspired cartoon detective first-person shooter from Fumi and PlaySide, has passed one million players across all platforms since launching in April 2026. The milestone matters because it signals strong early momentum for a stylised, risk-taking indie title, particularly after continued post-launch support and…

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UK plans default overnight social media block for 16- and 17-year-olds

  • UK plans default overnight social media block for older teenagers
  • Under-16 social media ban is expected from spring 2027
  • Critics say age-gating risks restricting rights and access

The UK government plans to make social media companies apply a default overnight block for 16- and 17-year-olds, preventing access between midnight and 6 am unless the setting is turned off. It also intends to introduce a broader ban on social media for under-16s from spring 2027 and…

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Sony delays PS5 FlexStrike, missing Marvel Tokon launch day

  • Sony has delayed the PS5 FlexStrike indefinitely
  • It will miss Marvel Tokon’s 6 August 2026 launch
  • Pre-orders remain in place, but no new date exists

Sony has delayed the launch of its official PS5 fight stick, FlexStrike, indefinitely, meaning it will no longer arrive on 6 August 2026 alongside Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. That matters because the accessory was clearly positioned at fighting-game players and was due to launch on the same day…

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Xbox Layoffs Force Studios to Rebuild as Industry Voices Question Publisher Consolidation

  • Compulsion Games gained independence after Xbox layoffs and is actively seeking new development contracts
  • Industry figures criticise large publishers for poor stewardship of game development and creative vision
  • Consolidation and corporate control are blamed for limiting opportunities for innovative, groundbreaking titles

Compulsion Games has regained its independence following Microsoft's recent Xbox studio closures and layoffs, immediately beginning a search for new development opportunities as the studio adjusts to operating as a stand

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