EA is breaking from its annual F1 game release pattern by offering a paid expansion for the 2026 season instead of a new standalone title. The developer calls this a “strategic reset” for the franchise. A completely reimagined F1 game is now scheduled for 2027.
Cities: Skylines 2 is getting a new development team after its problematic launch. Iceflake Studios takes over from Colossal Order following the game’s performance issues and delayed console release.
A French indie studio got a rare second chance after Steam’s wishlist system failed them. Then Valve scheduled their big promotion on the same day as the Steam Machine reveal. The timing couldn’t have been worse.
The CEO behind Helldivers 2 says the gaming industry’s AI debate has become too polarized. He believes AI can improve games when used responsibly, pointing to Arc Raiders’ controversial AI voice implementation as an example that actually enhances the player experience.
Major game studios are doubling down on AI-generated content despite player backlash. The controversy spans Call of Duty’s calling cards, Anno’s loading screens, and Arc Raiders’ voice acting, revealing deep industry divisions about AI’s role in game development.
Escape From Tarkov’s highly anticipated Steam launch has turned into a disaster. The game currently sits at Mostly Negative with just 34% positive reviews out of over 7,200 submitted since yesterday. Players report being unable to log in, create accounts, or even access the game due to widespread se
Valve’s Steam Machine announcement left out the most crucial detail: price. With specs comparable to gaming laptops and mini-PCs, the final cost could determine whether this PC-alternative succeeds or fails. Here’s what the hardware and business strategy suggest about where pricing will land.
Valve’s Steam Machine announcement has reignited hopes for Half-Life 3. With datamined evidence of a new Half-Life project and Valve’s history of bundling games with hardware, 2026 could be the year we finally get Gordon Freeman’s return.
Horizon Steel Frontiers is an MMO developed by NCSoft for mobile and PC, not PlayStation. The game features a stylized art style and cooperative hunting inspired by Monster Hunter. It’s set in the Deadlands region parallel to Aloy’s story.
Guerrilla Games’ next big release won’t be Horizon 3 but a multiplayer spin-off set in the Horizon universe. This follows NCSoft’s announcement of Horizon Steel Frontiers for PC and mobile, suggesting Sony is building out the franchise with multiple multiplayer experiences.
