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Microsoft’s dueling Copilot apps have combined into a single entity
Consumer and work experiences converge, while a few features face the chop
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Netflix Shuts Down Studio Behind ‘Unhinged’ Game 6 Weeks After Release
Netflix is closing Night School Studio, the developer of horror game ‘Unhinged’, just six weeks after the game’s release, alongside Helsinki-based studio Moonloot. The decision highlights continued changes to Netflix’s games operation as it concentrates its investment on selected types of games and expands play on television screens. Netflix acquired Night School in 2021, while…
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Phasmophobia devs Kinetic Games mosey into publishing with a witchy delivery game, a parasitic Metroidvania, and more
Kinetic Games, the developer behind Phasmophobia, has announced a move into publishing with a varied group of independent games. The expansion matters because it shows a successful indie studio using its resources to support projects beyond its own horror hit, at a difficult time for the games industry. The announced titles include Crescent County, a…
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Shooter Climbing Steam Charts Lists 10 Reasons Not To Buy It
Wardogs, an upcoming large-scale, hardcore FPS inspired by games like Arma, is taking a unique approach with its marketing by listing 10 reasons why prospective players shouldn’t buy it. In an official video, developer Bulkhead revealed September 10 as Wardogs’ Steam early access release date, but also laid the rest of its cards on the…
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Weezer Movie Coming Next Year
Weezer guitarist Brian Bell has said the band’s film has already been completed and is expected to be released in 2027. The confirmation gives the first firm indication of its timetable after Rivers Cuomo initially revealed the project to audiences at Coachella last year. Bell disclosed the update during the premiere of Green Day’s new…
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Flock “can’t tech its way out” of the stalker cop problem, experts say
Flock Safety will require all agencies using its number-plate reader data to activate an auditing tool designed to detect unusual searches and suspend officers suspected of misusing the system. The move follows cases in which police officers allegedly used Flock cameras to stalk acquaintances, but civil-liberties experts say technology alone cannot guarantee accountability or prevent…
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Fires cause havoc LIVE updates as major South Yorkshire road closed – Yorkshire Live
Fires cause havoc LIVE updates as major South Yorkshire road closed Yorkshire Live
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Saber CEO puts out worst AI-brained response ever after developer claims she was replaced by ChatGPT
Saber Interactive chief executive Matt Karch publicly responded after Rideshare Simulator lead writer Stella Sacco said she had been replaced by ChatGPT. The dispute matters because it highlights concerns over developers’ jobs, transparency about generative AI in games, and the tone used by senior executives when addressing former staff. Karch said Saber planned to use…
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Train derailment updates: ‘Passengers trapped’ after carriages come off tracks in East Sussex with services cancelled and major delays expected
A passenger train derailed between Haywards Heath and Lewes in East Sussex at about 3.54pm, leaving passengers reportedly trapped and prompting a major emergency response. The incident has disrupted rail travel in the area, with cancellations expected until 10pm and significant delays likely. The eight-carriage train reportedly had three carriages overturned, with more than 40…
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Wild Blue Skies Is Star Fox For Experts
The “fine, I’ll just do it myself” approach has served indie developers well, capitalizing on the hunger for games that emulate beloved classics. Indie metroidvania games, boomer shooters, and retro-style platformers all owe their rise to the same trend of homage for underserved genres. Wild Blue Skies isn’t the first game that aims to fill…