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Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Games disclosed AI-assisted tools were used in developing Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, with AI assets to be refined by humans. The disclosure was discovered after a State of Play trailer. Amazon Games GM Jeff Gattis said the company is bullish on generative AI for creating new game types.
Pokémon Champions will be released on mobile devices on June 17, with cross-platform play and save data transfer from Nintendo Switch. The Pokémon Company revealed signature abilities for Mega Raichu X and Y, which will become playable after receiving free in-game rewards. Players logging in between June 16 and September 1 can claim a free Raichu with two mega stones.
Santa Monica Studio revealed God of War Laufey, a spin-off starring Kratos' wife Faye, during a State of Play showcase. The game runs parallel to the 2018 reboot and is the first in the series not featuring Kratos as the primary playable character. Cory Barlog confirmed Kratos remains central to the series.
Amazon Games confirmed it will develop future James Bond games, with sequels to be made by MGM and Amazon Game Studios. IO Interactive's 007 First Light sold 1.5 million copies in 24 hours, faster than any Hitman game. Amazon now owns the James Bond IP.
The article argues that PlayStation's recent State of Play showcase signals a strategic shift back to premium single-player games after costly live-service failures. It contends that focusing on narrative-driven titles like Marvel's Wolverine and God of War Laufey is a return to the company's strengths.
Court documents in a class action lawsuit reveal Valve allegedly threatened to delist games like Rainbow Six Siege for offering better deals on other storefronts. The lawsuit, filed in 2021, claims Valve maintains an unlawful monopoly with a 30% commission. Valve has denied such a policy.
PlayStation's State of Play on June 2 featured a 10-minute deep dive into Marvel's Wolverine, showing gameplay with Wolverine and Jean Grey rescuing young mutants. Insomniac's 'blood tech' and detailed body hair rendering sparked social media buzz. The game releases September 15, 2026 on PS5.
This commentary from IGN discusses the gameplay details of Marvel's Wolverine, focusing on the game's mature violence and gore. The article argues that the developers intentionally embraced an unapologetically violent approach to deliver the ultimate Wolverine fantasy, while also implementing accessibility features to accommodate a broader audience.
This article provides a historical overview of Madden NFL cover athletes since 2000, highlighting each player's significance and the game's features. It argues that the cover stars reflect the evolution of the franchise and the NFL, with notable players like Michael Vick and Ray Lewis marking key moments in the series.
Epic Games announced a He-Man Fortnite collaboration featuring three Masters of the Universe skins (He-Man, She-Ra, Skeletor) and the HEYYEYAAEYAAAEYAEYAA meme as an emote. The skins launch Saturday alongside Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3, with additional cosmetic items like pickaxes and back bling.