Report: WWE 2K26 dev Visual Concepts is laying off staff
The 2K studio reportedly laid off staff in 2023 and 2024.
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Control was destined to become an RPG franchise all along, says creative director: ‘That’s how Control was born’
Control Resonant is going to be an RPG—that much we knew, with PCG’s very own Robin Valentine being actively surprised by just how much of a Diablo-like it was when he saw it back in March. But did you know…
University graduate speaker met with boos for saying AI ‘is the next industrial revolution, then cheers for saying ‘only a few years ago, AI was not a factor in our lives’
AI doesn’t have the best rep. Being the thing responsible for the memory crisis is certainly not great, but concerns over copyright, the environment, and human creativity only make things worse. That’s why it’s a little bit satisfying to watch…
Epic Games Store is giving away a Batman game for free for a limited time
Though we usually know a week in advance what games the Epic Games Store is offering for free, this week’s new titles were a mystery, something Epic usually reserves for the holiday season. Once revealed, those surprises weren’t a letdown…
How Subnautica 2 multiplayer works
Subnautica 2 launched into early access today, and at least one new feature makes it an improvement over the original: multiplayer. Up to four players can play Subnautica 2 in co-op, so you can have some company as you plumb…
Nintendo Download: 14th May (North America)
R-Type Dimensions III! Sektori! Perfect Tides: Station to Station! The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it’s bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in…
Party Animals’ AI Slop Contest ‘Paused’ After Massive Review Bombing
Party Animals, a mainstay of wacky multiplayer hijinks for friends and streamers everywhere, is facing major backlash from fans after announcing an AI-centric ‘art’ contest called the Golden Paw Awards – with a $15,000 cash prize for first place. …
One country’s Subnautica 2 fans “overwhelmingly” wanted to be able to craft weapons, but its devs “feel strongly” about continuing to avoid them
Subautica 2 developers have spoken about the decision to stay firm on the non-violent stance on its upcoming oceanic survival game, even after fans from one country wanted weapon manufacturing. Read more
Fortnite Nerfs Lethal Fall Damage in Big Gameplay Shakeup as Overwatch Update Arrives
The big Fortnite Overwatch update is here, bringing Tracer, Genji and the gang to Epic Games’ battle royale Island. But the changes only begin there — with a major shakeup to gameplay, in Zero Build mode in particular. Across Fortnite’s…
Subnautica 2 early access review: Already worth the wait
About 30 minutes into Subnautica 2‘s early access version, I made a big mistake. Several databank logs had just become available to me, and I got caught up reading about how the digital assistant issued to all company workers (that’s…