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Bruce Straley Rejects Generative AI, Says Wildflower’s Debut Uses Handcrafted Systems

Straley says his studio built its reactive companion with traditional design to prevent confusion over what AI means in games.

Bradley the Badger Debuts at The Game Awards as Live-Action/Animated Satire From Day 4 Night

Hello Sunshine Debuts New Trailer as Previews Detail Robot-Shadow Survival

Bike-Bound Horror 'Quite a Ride' Signs Silver Lining, Reveals Trailer

Zeekerss Releases Free Text Horror ‘Welcome to the Dark Place’ After a Decade in Development

Dispatch Midseason Shifts to Character Drama as Episodes 3–4 Deepen Choices and Strategy

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Launches Globally to Mixed Reviews as PC Performance Draws Fire

Quantic Dream Confirms ‘Star Wars: Eclipse’ Progress, Unveils First Competitive Multiplayer Project

Onion Games Sets Oct. 30 Western Switch Release for Stray Children

Ghost of Yotei Nears Oct. 2 PS5 Launch With Strong Reviews and Proven PS5 Pro Modes

Dark Math Renames XXXNightshift to Tangerine Antarctic, Switches Its Detective RPG to Third-Person

Gamescom Hands-On Reveals Co-Op Direction for Turok: Origins Reboot

‘Halloween: The Game’ Announced for 2026 With Nick Castle Returning as Michael Myers

Smilegate Signs Global Deal to Publish and Fund A Better Paradise AAA Game

Dead Take Launches on PC, Earning Praise for FMV Drama and Atmosphere

Cronos: The New Dawn Nears Fall Launch With Tense Merge Combat and Time-Travel Rescue Missions

The Chinese Room Regains Independence Through Management Buyout

Death Stranding 2 Earns Universal Acclaim and Welcomes Fan Ratings

11 Bit Studios to Patch AI Placeholders and Update Translations in The Alters

Mewgenics to Launch February 10, 2026 After 13-Year Development