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Technology
Fortune reports a proposed Game Pass overhaul with à la carte add-ons for console-only games, cloud gaming and multiplayer.
Gaming
Pirat_Nation cites Jeff Grubb as saying Disney is seeking a studio for a new Star Wars Battlefront game.
Entertainment
A post says Sakurai wanted an authentic hand-drawn ’90s look, with Titmouse handling the animation.
AI
A post says one sticker appears to show an M4A1 with two barrels; AI use remains unconfirmed.
AI
CEO Tim Sweeney says the aim is to build more and better stuff, not do the same with fewer people.
Technology
A post says early Steam Deck tests show faster frame times than FSR 4: 3.5ms versus 4.5ms at 800p.
Entertainment
Xbox says its new XP division will grow its games into experiences beyond the games themselves, spanning film and TV, products, partnerships, and live experiences.
Gaming
RockstarINTEL reports the version worked on phones with touch controls but did not support GTA Online.
Entertainment
Variety reported that Chernin Entertainment is developing screen adaptations tied to Embark Studios' ARC Raiders and The Finals, but no cast, platform, release date, or final format has been confirmed.
Gaming
Kotaku reports that Banjo: Recompiled developer DarioSamo says his team had no role in the new port.
Technology
It’s FOSS reports the project grew out of Dutch concerns about reliance on US technology after 2025 sanctions cut off the ICC chief prosecutor’s access to Microsoft services.
Entertainment
The Los Angeles Times reports a $2.50 increase for each standalone plan, while the ad-free bundle of both services rises to $21.99 a month.
Technology
A post claims the handover comes with hundreds of layoffs and quotes former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra calling it “the best news in a decade plus” for Halo fans.
Gaming
Game Informer says Townfall is affecting despite its flaws, while Polygon finds it genuinely scary before it gets dull.
Gaming
Noncommercial PC single-player mods remain a distinct category, while players debate restrictions on story, map and cross-game projects.
Gaming
One player calls Wolverine’s puzzles some of the worst they’ve encountered, arguing that the game gives players no chance to work things out for themselves.
Gaming
Kojima Productions says the studio is healthy and profitable and its relationship with PlayStation remains strong, pushing back on speculation about PHYSINT's publishing change.
Gaming
A post citing Capcom producer Ryozo Tsujimoto points to engine differences—not simply console power—as the obstacle to bringing World to Switch 2.
Gaming
A post says early PS5X tests show Quake 2 running with controller and audio support, but the project remains far from full PS5 emulation.
Technology
The phone was slated for a first-quarter 2026 release, according to a post shared on December 3, 2025.
