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Sezon raportówfinansowych pokazał branżę rozjechaną na pół — Capcom i Krafton biją rekordy,Xbox traci 1,7 miliarda dolarów, a prezes EA odbiera 38,6 miliona dolarów zarok, w którym zwolniono ludzi robiących grę, za którą tę premię dostał. Zostańdo końca, bo te liczby zestawione obok siebie mówią o kondycji tej branżywięcej niż jakakolwiek konferencja.

One legendary RPG franchise is making a comeback. A game publisher might have a brand new owner. A studio finally got paid. And Pokémon... wants your face. We do a news round-up in this week's GoGCast. Europe says ‘ok' to the EA acquisition, Bethesda says more Fallout is coming, the Subnautica devs are getting their bonus and The Pokémon Company will use facial recognition to curb TCG scalpers. What is Everyone Playing? (00:31:25) Peak (00:35:44) This Week's News (00:47:48) EU set to approve EA's acquisition (00:52:20) Fallout 5 and remakes for Fallout 3 and New Vegas in production (00:59:55) Subnautica Devs will get their bonus from Krafton (01:02:49) Pokémon Company using facial recognition for selling TCG (01:09:30) Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:09) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Deze Einde van de Week Live is ook te bekijken op https://youtu.be/PZGrFJBfasw Deze talkshow wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door MSI. Alle meningen in deze video zijn onze eigen. MSI heeft inhoudelijk geen inspraak op de content en zien de video net als jullie hier voor het eerst op de site. Klaar om het weekend te betreden? Wij wel. Ook al gaat het wat minder warm worden dan de laatste dagen. Wie weet is dat ook veel fijner ook. Wij gaan de traditionele opwarmer van het weekend voor je verzorgen. Klaar staat namelijk een nieuwe editie van Einde van de Week Live. Daan, JJ en Koos zitten klaar om bij te praten over alles wat er de afgelopen week toe deed. Een onderwerp dat aan bod komt, is bijvoorbeeld de multiplayer reveal van de testosteron shooter van XBOX: Gears of War E-Day. Wat vonden de heren ervan en zijn ze fans van de third person multiplayer? Ze kijken of ze het gerucht dat Rockstar in augustus met een gameplaytrailer komt, serieus kunnen nemen. En wat hebben The Odyssey en Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey met elkaar te maken? De antwoorden op al deze vragen vind je in de Einde van de Week Live van vrijdag 31 juli 2026. Knalt de multiplayer van Gears of War E-Day nog net zo hard als twintig jaar geleden? Andere onderwerpen die in deze editie van de vrijdagse talkshow voorbij komen, zijn onder andere de vijf eindes van Silent Hill Townfall, de nieuwe beelden van Amsterdam 1666 en de grootse plannen van Krafton met Subnautica. Check de Cyborg A15 B2 gaminglaptop en profiteer van de scherpe prijs MSI zet deze week de MSI Cyborg A15 B2 in de spotlights. Een gaminglaptop met een AMD Ryzen 7 260 CPU, een NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, 16GB RAM aan intern geheugen, een 144Hz Full HD Display, een 512GB SSD en een 4-zone RGB toetsenbord. Een mooi pakket dus bij elkaar, dat de komende week hier bij GamePC voor een scherpe prijs aangeboden wordt.Wil je adverteren bij de podcast Gamekings óf misschien bij een andere podcast van ILVY Network? Mail dan naar management@ilvy.com en/of kijk even op de website : https://ilvy.com/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Un patron. Un problème à 250 millions de dollars. Et la pire idée de sa vie : ouvrir ChatGPT.Bienvenue dans ce nouvel épisode de Story Mode, la série qui raconte les histoires les plus folles du jeu vidéo. Et celle-là, on n'aurait pas osé l'inventer.En 2021, Krafton, le géant coréen derrière PUBG, rachète Unknown Worlds, le studio culte derrière Subnautica, pour 500 millions de dollars. À cela s'ajoute un earnout pouvant atteindre 250 millions si le studio réalise certains objectifs de revenus.Lorsque Subnautica 2 commence à ressembler à un futur carton, le PDG de Krafton s'inquiète. Au lieu de suivre uniquement les recommandations de son équipe juridique, il consulte ChatGPT et élabore un plan pour reprendre le contrôle du studio. Nom de code : Project X.Dans cet épisode, on déroule toute l'affaire : la stratégie nourrie par l'IA, les licenciements, le procès, la décision de justice et un retournement final que personne n'avait vu venir.Bonne écoute

Send us Fan MailSony's decision to end physical PlayStation game releases in 2028 is sending shockwaves through the gaming industry—and retailers are beginning to fight back. Video Games Plus has published an open letter urging Xbox to make physical media part of Project Helix, giving Microsoft a rare opportunity to reverse the embarrassment of its 2013 Xbox One reveal and position itself as the console that still supports consumer choice.We also examine why European regulators say they cannot force Sony to continue manufacturing discs, how an all-digital PlayStation ecosystem could create new antitrust problems, and why eliminating physical games affects far more than collectors. Used-game pricing, lending, preservation, independent retailers and competition with the PlayStation Store could all disappear with the disc.Gaming Gone Wild features four unbelievable stories: a suspected burglar allegedly targeting two Santa Fe game stores, the tragic death of a Tennessee mother who traveled to meet someone connected through online gaming, a man arrested months after allegedly shooting his neighbor eight times following a stolen PlayStation 5 dispute, and 15 young people taken into custody after a social-media trend encouraged break-ins at Urban Air locations.Dude, I Got the Munchies includes Costco Mini Croissant Donuts, Blue Bell Chocolate Lava Cake Ice Cream, Dolly Parton Cookies 'N Custard desserts, the return of Ore-Ida Crispers, Pringles can-sized flavored hot dog buns and Reese's Pieces with a new chocolate-cookie center.Our Game of the Week is Ascend to ZERO, the fast-paced, time-bending action roguelike from Flyway Games and KRAFTON. We break down its 30-second survival loop, time-freezing combat and wildly escalating RPG progression before closing the show with another round of Choose Your Fate.Support the show

Xbox säger upp 3200 anställda, PlayStation slutar med fysisk media, GTAVI verkar redan ha gått plus ekonomiskt, Red Line of Death för Steam Machine, Subnautica 2-utvecklaren får sin bonus från Krafton och Wolfenstein 3 verkar vara under utveckling samt en tv-serie från skaparen bakom Fallout-serien.Tack för att ni lyssnar och sprider podden till nära och kära

A gente já sabia que as demissões em Xbox estavam a caminho e na manhã desta gravação tivemos noção da bomba. Além de estúdios que estão a caminho da independência, como Double Fine e Compulsion, a divisão demitirá mais de três mil pessoas, afetando quase todos os seus estúdios. A semana também teve uma outra surpresa negativa, com PlayStation anunciando que em janeiro de 2028 parará com a produção de discos para seu console, então a partir dali os jogos serão apenas digitais.Participantes:Guilherme JacobsHeitor De PaolaAssuntos abordados:01:00 - Xbox anuncia demissões de 3200 pessoas35:00 - PlayStation enecerrá produção de discos em janeiro de 20281:06:00 - PlayStation anuncia encerramento das lojas do PS3 e PS Vita1:23:00 - Desenvolvedores de Subnautica 2 receberão os bônus que a Krafton tentou não pagar1:29:00 - Rápidas e curtasLinks citados:Sony created a battery-powered PS1 and shoved it inside a DualShock controller, but "couldn't get their act together about the royalty terms"Vai comprar jogos na Nuuvem? Use o link de afiliado do Overloadr!Use nosso link de filiado ao fazer compras na Amazon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since 2022, the industry has slid into chaos and disarray, with developers and players abandoned by platform holders and publishers. Now, we've reached a tipping point, and only we can rescue ourselves. We'll discuss Microsoft's self-inflicted destruction, Sony's anti-preservation attacks, and the ESA's assault on consumers. Also: Steam Machine pricing, Krafton cowed, Ubisoft makes a catastrophic leadership hire amidst layoffs, and Ryan Cohen's toilet thoughts become part of government record. You can support Virtual Economy's growth via our Ko-Fi and also purchase Virtual Economy merchandise! TIME STAMPS [00:04:22] - Industry Executives are Failing Us. Where Do We Go From Here? (Discussion) [00:33:24] - The ESA Makes Wild Statements It Tries to Walk Back [00:47:07] - Circana Report on U.S. Video Game Spending for May 2026 [00:51:58] - Steam Machine Pricing Details [00:53:17] - Investment Interlude [01:01:14] - BREAKING NEWS (Microsoft) [01:08:11] - Quick Hits [01:12:14] - Labor Report [01:38:57] - FAFO SOURCES Next 100 Days: Xbox Reset Xbox Is Planning To Shutter Peabody-Award-Winning South Of Midnight Studio Compulsion Games | Kotaku Xbox Game Studios boss Craig Duncan steps down | The Game Business Updated Xbox Console Prices | Xbox Bungie Layoffs | Bungie on Bluesky An Update from PlayStation Studios | PlayStation An update on PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita | PlayStation Blog Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles | PlayStation Blog The ESA quietly starts walking back baffling statements about private servers being 'illegal', though it's still tutting and wagging its finger | PC Gamer Video Game History Foundation Statement on PlayStation Ending Physical Media | VGHF on Bluesky Steam Machine Pricing Details Emerge | Steam INVESTMENT INTERLUDE GameStop and eBay Tensions Rise After Key Shareholder Vote Fails | Yahoo Finance LABOR REPORT Ubisoft eliminates 93 roles in San Francisco | Game Developer Ubisoft Barcelona staff go on strike over 51 staff being laid off Ubisoft appoints former 2K and Amazon exec Christoph Hartmann to lead Creative House 2, overseeing Splinter Cell, The Division and Ghost Recon | GamesIndustry Weeks After Launching Luna Abyss, Its Entire Development Team At Kwalee Labs Has Been Laid Off | Game Informer Kabam consolidating LA office and making layoffs | Game Developer OtherSide Entertainment lays off 17 staff following game cancellation | Game Developer OtherSide Entertainment lays off 18 from Thick as Thieves team | Game Developer Enginefall developer Red Rover Interactive is making layoffs | Game Developer The Studio Behind A 2025 Xbox Showcase Surprise Just Went Bankrupt | Kotaku VR dev Combat Waffle Studios lays off staff | Game Developer Obsidian sued in class action lawsuit over alleged "systematic pattern of wage and hour violations" | GamesIndustry Magic: The Gathering Arena developers have successfully unionized | Game Developer

A gente já sabia que as demissões em Xbox estavam a caminho e na manhã desta gravação tivemos noção da bomba. Além de estúdios que estão a caminho da independência, como Double Fine e Compulsion, a divisão demitirá mais de três mil pessoas, afetando quase todos os seus estúdios. A semana também teve uma outra surpresa negativa, com PlayStation anunciando que em janeiro de 2028 parará com a produção de discos para seu console, então a partir dali os jogos serão apenas digitais.Participantes:Guilherme JacobsHeitor De PaolaAssuntos abordados:01:00 - Xbox anuncia demissões de 3200 pessoas35:00 - PlayStation enecerrá produção de discos em janeiro de 20281:06:00 - PlayStation anuncia encerramento das lojas do PS3 e PS Vita1:23:00 - Desenvolvedores de Subnautica 2 receberão os bônus que a Krafton tentou não pagar1:29:00 - Rápidas e curtasLinks citados:Sony created a battery-powered PS1 and shoved it inside a DualShock controller, but "couldn't get their act together about the royalty terms"Vai comprar jogos na Nuuvem? Use o link de afiliado do Overloadr!Use nosso link de filiado ao fazer compras na Amazon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Xbox disc‑to‑digital testing, Sony ending physical games, Krafton bonus payouts, gaming pickups, and an Onimusha Warlords review with guest Barry Carenza of PM‑Studios. 00:00 Intro 03:31 Video Game Pickups 21:59 Digital Transformation in Gaming 27:05 Digitizing Game Collections 29:24 The Challenge of Storage Space 31:27 The Future of Digital Ownership 34:20 Game Sharing and Family Plans 36:51 Sony's Shift to Digital 40:41 The Impact on Consumers 43:07 The Economics of Digital vs Physical 46:28 The Future of Gaming Ownership 01:00:28 The Infinite Backlog of Games 01:01:55 Digital vs Physical: The Game Ownership Debate 01:03:01 Licensing Issues and Game Availability 01:05:45 The Future of Digital-Only Gaming 01:10:28 Consumer Power and the Importance of Physical Sales 01:12:19 The Good News: Crafton and Subnautica 2 01:17:45 Inflation vs Deflation: Onimusha Warlords Review 01:32:09 Outro Video John and Ryan are joined this week by Barry Carenza of PM‑Studios and the Nintendo Fuse Podcast for a packed conversation covering pickups, industry shifts, and retro action classics. The trio opens with their recent gaming pickups, comparing what they've added to their collections and what's currently grabbing their attention. They move into Microsoft's latest experiment as Xbox begins testing disc‑to‑digital conversions, followed by reactions to multiple companies making fun of Sony's decision to end physical games. This leads into a deep, extended discussion on Sony's move away from physical media and the massive ripple effect this shift could have across collectors, retailers, preservation, and the broader gaming market. The group also covers the news of Krafton paying out bonuses to employees after a longstanding disagreement, noting how rare positive labor outcomes are in the industry. To close out the episode, the Inflation Deflation Game of the Week features a review of Onimusha Warlords on PS2/PS4, as the hosts revisit the samurai action classic and evaluate how it holds up today.   Find us on TheGameDeflators.com   Twitter - www.twitter.com/GameDeflators Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheGameDeflators Instagram - www.instagram.com/thegamedeflators   The views and opinions expressed on this channel are solely those of the author. The content within these recordings are property of their respective Designers, Writers, Creators, Owners, Organizations, Companies and Producers. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted. Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18

Hallo Freunde fürs Extraleben,Sony hat letzte Woche Schockwellen durch die Videospiellandschaft geschickt als sie aus heiterem Himmel angekündigt haben, dass es ab Anfang 2028 keine physischen Datenträger mehr für Playstation geben wird. Die Implikationen dieser Entscheidung sind weitreichend. Abgesehen von ihrer persönlichen Enttäuschung als Käufer physischer Spiele, reden Manuel und Daniel über die möglichen Motive dieser Entscheidung, die Hinweise auf die nächste Playstation-Generation, die Probleme des digitalen Rechtemanagements und vieles mehr. Dies allein würde eigentlich schon reichen, um eine Episode zu füllen, aber wenn schlechte Nachrichten um die Ecke kommen, lässt Microsoft sich nicht lange bitten: auch die nächste Xbox wird wohl auf physische Datenträger verzichten. Gerüchte um weitere potenzielle Studioschließungen und weniger Spiele für den Gamepass runden den Eindruck einer in Teilen deprimierenden Lage der Videospielbranche und dieser newslastigen Episode der Extrafreunde ab.Viel Spaß!Was wird denn hier gespielt?05:42 Daniel spielt weiterhin Tomodachi Life (und Multiplayer-Kram)11:05 Unser aktueller Stand bei 007 - First LightNachrichten aus der Spielebranche42:38 Playstation stellt ab 2028 keine game-discs mehr her1:32:12 Gekaufte Filme von Studiocanal sind nicht mehr über Playstation abrufbar1:37:16 Die PS3- und Vita-Stores schließen endgültig1:41:20 Auch Xbox bald schon discless?1:45:39 Weniger Spiele für den Gamepass1:50:34 Xbox beendet publishing deal mit IOI1:55:33 Sind auch Arkane und Undead Labs von Schließungen/Verkauf betroffen?2:08:55 Krafton zahlt, der Unknown Worlds Chef geht2:12:50 Onimusha erscheint etwas früher2:15:03 Das Space Marine 1 Remaster kommt offensichtlich auch für Switch und Playstationffelpodcast@gmail.comExtrafreunde@social.colognehttps://www.facebook.com/Extrafreundehttps://www.instagram.com/extrafreundehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGusrYncNi-relSm6YC8k7Q

NEWS THIS WEEKSony Just Killed Discs: Physical Disc Production to End January 2028 for New Games Releasing on PlayStation ConsolesPlayStation Removes Access to 500+ Movies Users Already PurchasedSplatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?Mario Kart World gets two new Knockout Tour routes and a new Photo Mode feature in latest updateSubnautica 2 studio Unknown Worlds' CEO resigns as Krafton agrees to pay $250m bonusRELEASE RADARMOONLIGHT PEAKS - 7 July - Switch, PCDIGIMON STORY: TIME STRANGER - 9 July - Switch, Switch 2ASSASSIN'S CREED BLACK FLAG RESYNCED - 9 July - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PCPocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ

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「KRAFTONが「gamescom 2026」の出展ラインナップを公開！PUBG STUDIOSの未公開新作をはじめ「NO LAW」や「Project ZETA」など計5タイトルを出展」　KRAFTONは、2026年8月26日から30日にかけてドイツ・ケルンで開催されるゲームイベント「gamescom 2026」への出展ラインナップを発表した。

Paralives ist endlich im Early Access erschienen! Wir quatschen im großen Talk über unsere allerersten Eindrücke zur neuen Lebenssimulation. Kann das 15-köpfige Indie-Team Giganten wie EA und Krafton wirklich Konkurrenz machen? Magdalena, Natalie, Rorania und SimFans klären, warum der Baumodus jetzt schon ein Traum ist, an welchen Stellen das Gameplay noch schwächelt und ob sich der Kauf für rund 40 Euro zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt überhaupt lohnt. Lasst uns gerne in den Kommentaren wissen, ob ihr Paralives schon spielt! Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In this segment, Analytic Dreamz breaks down Subnautica 2's explosive Early Access launch on May 14, 2026. Developed by Unknown Worlds and published by Krafton, the full sequel to Subnautica (2018) and Below Zero (2021) hit PC (Steam & Epic), Xbox Series X/S, and Game Pass day one, shattering records with over 2 million copies sold in 12 hours and peaking at 651,000 concurrent players across platforms — nearly 9x the original's record.Analytic Dreamz explores the new alien ocean world aboard the CICADA colony ship, the return of silent protagonist gameplay, brand-new biomes, creatures, Leviathans, and ruins. The segment dives deep into the groundbreaking first-ever 4-player co-op, the innovative DNA Modification (BioMods) system that lets you harvest creature DNA for abilities like camouflage, electric discharge, and enhanced mobility, dynamic ocean currents, improved building and vehicles, plus the game's strict non-lethal survival philosophy.From launch sales and Steam's “Very Positive” 93% reviews to the mixed critical scores, the heated “unkillable fauna” debate, and the major Krafton corporate controversy involving leadership changes and a $250 million bonus lawsuit, this segment delivers the full picture of 2026's biggest survival game phenomenon.Join Analytic Dreamz for the complete breakdown of Subnautica 2's Early Access roadmap, performance, and future plans. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bro, cum ar fi dacă Mario ar fi real și e doar un om drogat? HUEHUEHUEHUEHEHEHEHEHEHUEHEUEHEUHeuehehehehehuehuehueheheheheh Timestamps: 0:00 – ALL INTRO 17:35 – Paul s-a jucat Torchlight 24:15 – Paul s-a mai jucat Mewgenics (endgame, metaprogresie) 31:43 – Edgar s-a jucat Terra Scape 35:58 – Microsoft zice că nu mai ajută armate genocidale; Forza Horizon 6 face ceva ce nu-mi place MIE, EDGAR; Subnautica 2 vine MULT in detrimentul publisher-ului Krafton; 45:44 – Party Animals premiaza video-uri facute cu Ai???; Amazon insistă să nu faca jocuri; S&BOX se luptă cu AI slop; repacker de jocuri faimos ia o pauză; Om arestat că vindea jocuri în formă de Mario; Uwe Boll se întoarce; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jocsivorbe1416 https://www.youtube.com/c/JocȘiVorbeBits Twitch: www.twitch.tv/jocsivorbe iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-vorbe/id1331438601 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RFgOJDgyEnpvkUQoSh0Tc Facebook: www.facebook.com/JocSiVorbe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocsivorbe/e Discord: https://discord.gg/m5a6DDfBFc Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/jocsivorbe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jocsivorbe RSS și linkuri de download: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:281506836/sounds.rss

California's Stop Killing Games bill just cleared its first major hurdle — and if it becomes law, publishers won't be able to just flip the switch on your games anymore. We break down what the bill actually says, why the gaming industry is quietly panicking, and whether it'll even survive long enough to matter. Then: Subnautica 2 launched in Early Access and immediately broke Steam records for the franchise — 1 million players in 2 hours, 2 million in 12. But behind the numbers is a wild story involving a studio lawsuit, a founder getting fired, and Krafton throwing its weight around. Is this a genuine comeback or a chaos success? Plus — Forza Horizon 6 finally got a proper reveal, and we have thoughts. And we go off the rails (in the best way) into zero-point energy. Someone announced a Casimir Effect chip that supposedly generates 1.5 volts. Jake's in. Raz is not. The debate goes places. 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Stop Killing Games: What the Bill Actually Says 13:55 - CoD Made Single Player Require Internet on Purpose 17:17 - Raz: "I Don't Think These People Are Real Gamers" 26:27 - The Baseball Bat Problem (Digital vs Physical Ownership) 27:24 - Hell Let Loose Vietnam 38:47 - Subnautica 2 Early Access: 1M Players in 2 Hours 38:57 - The Krafton Lawsuit and Studio Drama 40:01 - Early Access: When Is It Okay? 41:20 - Is Subnautica 2 Actually Good? 46:55 - Forza Horizon 6 — First Look Reactions 57:35 - Pentagon Drops Declassified UFO Files 57:49 - Casimir Effect Chip: Free Energy or Complete BS? 59:15 - Raz: Does This Chip Even Make Sense? 1:02:57 - Raz: "I Don't Believe That This Chip Exists" 1:07:46 - Jake's Abiotic Oil Theory (Hear Him Out) 1:38:19 - Wrap The podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts, and ad-free & early access versions - as well as bonus episodes - are available to all of our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thedropshot) supporters. We stream the podcast live on our YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/thedropshotpodcast) every Saturday morning at ~9 o'clock Pacific Time. We typically start the stream 30 minutes early to answer viewer questions, banter, and chat. Links for everything are below. Thanks for checking us out!

Deze aflevering van Gamekings Daily is ook te bekijken op: https://youtu.be/-g5hRHzo0u8 Welkom bij Gamekings Daily, een gaming vodcast waarin twee presentatoren van Gamekings praten over de laatste ontwikkelingen in de wereld van videogames. Vandaag heeft Huey plaatsgenomen aan de desk en behandelt hij samen met JJ een aantal game-gerelateerde onderwerpen. Zo bespreken de heren twee geruchten. Het ene gerucht draait om de mogelijke komst van een 'nieuwe' InFamous-game. De titel staat tussen haakjes, omdat het mogelijk ook kan gaan om een remake? Hoe kijken de twee naar dit gerucht? Zit er een kern van waarheid in? Past het niet goed bij het verhaal dat PlayStation erover denkt om oude IP's uit te lenen aan third party studio's? Het antwoord op deze vraag zie en hoor je in de Gamekings Daily van maandag 18 mei 2026. Kunnen we in de toekomst aan de slag met een nieuwe Infamous? Het tweede gerucht draait om een van Huey's favo superheroes: Batman. Rocksteady zou na de flop die Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League heet, begonnen zijn met de productie van een nieuwe Batman-game? Natuurlijk kijken we of het gerucht enige grond van waarheid in zich draagt. Maar de heren checken ook of er behoefte is aan een nieuwe game in de Batman: Arkham-serie. Er zal namelijk vast een reden zijn geweest om er na 2016 (Arkham Knight) niks meer mee te doen. Welke was dat? En gaat een nieuwe Arkham dus wel of niet gebeuren in de toekomst? Waarom komt Rocksteady niet snel met een nieuwe Batman Arkham game? Andere onderwerpen die in deze editie aan bod komen, zijn de verandering die Microsoft doorvoerde aan de Xbox en het aantal babies dat opeens sterk gestegen is bij de Koreaanse uitgever Krafton. Plus daar is de komst van een van Rockstar's beste games naar PlayStation Plus Premium. Genoeg onderwerpen dus om over te praten in deze video. Timestamps: 00:00:00 De Gamekings Daily van maandag 18 mei 00:01:02 Krafton medewerkers aangemoedigd om te wippen 00:04:49 ‘Xbox’ heet vanaf nu… ‘XBOX’ 00:06:19 Bol begint hype GTA 6 pre-orders met banner op website 00:07:30 Geruchten over mogelijk een nieuwe InFamous titel 00:16:10 Komt Rocksteady Studios weer met een goede Batman game?Wil je adverteren bij de podcast Gamekings óf misschien bij een andere podcast van ILVY Network? Mail dan naar management@ilvy.com en/of kijk even op de website : https://ilvy.com/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lotus and John discuss the biggest games news of the week, including Subnautica 2 creating a big bonus problem for KRAFTON's CEO, leaked Xbox controllers, and Marathon's interesting PVE-focused roadmap.00:00:00 Intro & Buc-ees Fare00:10:05 Subnautica 2's massive sales creates an interesting problem for KRAFTON's CEO00:13:15 Steam Controllers look bad, feel good, and scream when you drop them00:21:43 Sony takes huge loss on Bungie acquisition; Marathon gets new PVE-heavy roadmap00:30:20 Wizards and Hasbro fail to recognize the new MTG: Arena union00:33:25 Double Fine is also unionzing00:35:35 New Xbox controllers were leaked00:38:45 Microsoft fires executive for ties with Israel Ministry of Defense00:41:35 Sony says studios are using AI, but we have questions00:49:10 Tekken producer Harada leads new SNK studio00:53:05 Niki joins the show on locations to run down news so far00:54:45 Sega backs off of live services games00:58:38 GameStop's offer to buy eBay thoroughly, hilariously, decisively rebuffed01:04:12 Nintendo's fiscal report reveals reasons for Switch 2 price hike01:07:40 House Hunters is the best hotel television show01:09:10 The story in Digimon Story: Time Stranger is pretty bad01:18:10 The crew answers your burning HIVE QUESTIONS from our Discord02:21:50 Reviews & OutroThanks for listening!Please leave us a review! We'll read it on the show and it helps us out a lot.VGBees is ad-free, AI-free, and completely supported by you! https://vgbees.com/joinVGBees is a weekly games media podcast hosted by Niki, John, and Lotus.

In today's Daily Fix:Subnautica 2 is already a hit in Early Access, selling 2 million copies in one day. This comes despite some crazy legal trouble with their parent company KRAFTON (which you should look up because it's kind of nuts), and some players finding the multiplayer offerings a little lacking. In other news, LEGO 2K Drive is being delisted after only being available for three years. The fun little racing game earned solid reviews, and publisher 2K games has not revealed why it's being removed from digital storefronts. Multiplayer will continue to work until sometime next year. And finally, the former director of Star Wars: The Old Republic spilled some tea on a cancelled reboot of the game, which originally would have been set in the New Republic era of Star Wars.

This week on SupaPod, we talk about the LEGO Sega Genesis set arriving June 1st, including the price, piece count, and why it's such a cool throwback for retro fans.We also break down the launch of the new Steam Controller, which is finally going on sale with surprisingly positive early reviews — though there are already discussions about compatibility limitations outside of Steam.We then dive into the messy situation surrounding Subnautica 2 and the drama between Krafton and Unknown Worlds Entertainment, including leadership firings, allegations from former staff, and claims involving a massive bonus tied to the game's success.Finally, we discuss new DRM-style check-in systems reportedly being added to some PC games by 2K and Sony, and what that could mean for players.

Tony: -CCP CEO makes out like a bandit: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/pearl-abyss-sells-ccp-back-to-its-ceo-for-less-than-half-what-it-paid-plus-20-million-in-crypto -Surely this must be a mistake: https://www.tweaktown.com/news/111442/lego-batmans-pc-requirements-say-youll-need-frame-generation-to-hit-30-fps/index.html Jarron:  -I want to believe: https://www.theverge.com/news/923461/valve-steam-machine-frame-deck-import-records-may-2026 -I want to believe! https://www.theverge.com/games/924551/microsoft-xbox-ceo-copilot-ai-asha-sharma -I really want to believe!! https://linux.slashdot.org/story/26/05/04/1920215/expanded-amd-hdmi-21-support-is-coming-to-linux?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed -Galactic Racer coming out October 6th: https://www.engadget.com/2161135/star-wars-galactic-racer-lands-on-pc-ps5-and-xbox-october-6/ -Subnautica 2 is coming out now, proving Krafton is a terrible company: https://www.engadget.com/2161367/subnautica-2-will-be-in-early-access-may-14-at-long-last/ -Assassins Creed Black Flag Resynced announced: https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/4WSO7FBW76v05UxZSqG5L8/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-out-july-9-everything-you-need-to-know -Steam Controller is out! Owen: -A gaming chair from a car company? https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-chairs/toyotas-limited-edition-usd3-500-crown-gaming-chair-has-heating-cooling-and-a-usb-c-seatbelt-buckle-enjoy-in-car-comforts-while-you-are-on-your-pc?shem=dsdf,sharefoc,agadiscoversdl,,sh/x/discover/m1/4 -Roblox and age verification https://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/05/04/0217228/roblox-blames-age-verification-rollout-for-lowered-growth-stock-tumbles-22

How Do New MMO's Work?, Marathon has a story, The best Gaming Podcast # 587Busy week we leap into handhelds, steam sales, consoles, and even more in todays podcastThis is an "Inside Baseball" podcast episode covering:Marathon (Bungie) - Years-long story plan announced, sold ~1 million copies, which is low for Bungie but better than expected. Nobody's really talking about the story though, it's all about gameplay.Smooth Motion vs DLSS - Smooth Motion is system-level frame interpolation that doesn't require game support. DLSS requires game support or an injector. Smooth Motion can actually have lower latency in some cases.Subnautica 2 - Early access date announced. Lots of legal drama between Krafton and Unknown Worlds. Legal distractions can pull developer focus away from creative energy.A Plague Tale: Resonance/Legacy - Asobo working on a prequel with character Sofia.Mind's Eye (Build a Rocket Boy) - DLC containing names of people who "sabotaged" the game. Devs claiming they were spied on. Comparison to Days Gone's blame game. The game probably wasn't good enough to sabotage in the first place.Directive 8020 - Alien Isolation vibes, Supermassive Games, excited for the space horror feel.Lego Batman Legacy - PC specs controversy, recommended specs seemed high for a Lego game, director clarified they had to put something up for preorders.GameStop trying to buy eBay - Fascinating, weird business move.Devil Wears Prada 2 poster - Artist paid to mimic AI art. Trojan horse for normalizing AI in entertainment.Xbox record monthly active users despite not selling much hardware.Denuvo DRM crack - Hypervisor bypass, but turning off hypervisor makes your system less secure.Exodus - Smart marketing strategy with short gameplay trailers on their own YouTube channel.Outer Worlds Spacer's Choice update - Some graphical issues.Microsoft handheld / ROG Xbox Ally - Handheld market is actually very small.Project Blackbird cancellation - MMO genre is expensive and risky.Fortnite/Roblox player drops - Even small percentage drops could mean huge money redistribution to other gameJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5zKbGokI0oI6SeZrHTfJjA/joinSubstack https://substack.com/@acgreviewhttps://amzn.to/43LY1Gv Amazon Affiliate LinkJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5zKbGokI0oI6SeZrHTfJjA/join Each Friday ACG and some pals Silver, Rej, Abssi, and Jonny from https://www.twitch.tv/jonnyplayslive get together to discuss games, life, books, movies and everything else. New home of the ACG Best Gaming Podcast Follow me on Twitter for reviews and info @jeremypenter-JOIN the ACG Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/ACGVids/ https://www.patreon.com/AngryCentaurGaming

Lal Chand Bisu started Kuku in audio in 2018. Almost everyone in the press wrote them off — the louder competitor was getting the headlines, the VCs didn't believe vernacular India would pay, and the assumption was that short-video would flatten audio. None of that aged well. Kuku FM did ₹242 Cr in FY25 at 175% YoY growth, with roughly 10 million paying subscribers. This is the conversation Bisu, who is just not the kind of founder who walks around telling you these numbers, finally agreed to do.In Part 1, we get into the company history, the pivots, the contrarian decision to cut the free tier, and what 40 million Hindi listens to Rich Dad Poor Dad really mean.Chapter list00:00 — How old is Kuku FM, and what Bisu was doing before (Easy Prep, two and a half years at Toppr)00:02 — June birthdays, coincidence, and Bisu's definition of luck — "most things are out of control"00:04 — The three pivots: podcast aggregator → UGC → PUGC. What killed each one and what was kept constant00:09 — Why vernacular audio IP didn't exist, and why Kuku had to become a studio rather than an aggregator00:14 — January 2021: cutting the free tier and charging ₹399 a year. The investor pushback. Why no ads, ever00:23 — Rich Dad Poor Dad in Hindi: 40 million listens. What that number tells you about the listener that English-first publishers have been missing00:27 — How Kuku's content mix has shifted from entertainment to educational and inspirational00:30 — Audio first, then video. Why audio is roughly 50x cheaper to produce and 50x cheaper to stream00:33 — AI in the marketing pipeline: 500 ads/month → 5,000 ads/month, same cost00:42 — The competitor we don't name. What being the also-ran in the press for years cost — in hires, partnerships, and inside Bisu's own head00:45 — The fundraising history: ~$156M raised, the Granite Asia round, and how much of the last cheque is actually still untouched00:50 — Biggest learnings from unsuccessful fundraising. Why nos are usually the harder, better answer00:55 — Kuku TV: from launch to #1 on India's App Store in four months. Microdrama, the ReelShort wave, MS Dhoni01:01 — Cliffhanger: the Indian Institute of Zombies theatrical bet — and why an audio platform wrote, produced and AI-assisted its own film instead of licensing one. Bisu's answer to this is in Part 2.Things mentioned in Part 1People: Vinod Kumar Meena and Vikas Goyal (co-founders, IIT Jodhpur batchmates); Hansa Bisu (Bisu's wife); MS Dhoni (Kuku FM brand ambassador); Nandan Nilekani / FundamentumCompanies & investors: Mebigo Labs, Toppr, Easy Prep, Pocket FM (the unnamed competitor), Granite Asia, Vertex Ventures, Krafton, Bitkraft, IFC, 3one4 Capital, Shunwei, India QuotientContent & references: Rich Dad Poor Dad (Hindi); Ankur Warikoo's Hindi book; ReelShort; Kuku TV To listen to all of First PrinciplesIf you'd like to listen to all 54 First Principles episodes — that's close to 110 hours of conversations with founders and leaders building India's most interesting companies — please subscribe to The Ken directly, or to our premium channel on Apple Podcasts.Correction: During the conversation, Bisu mentions that the total amount of venture capital raised by Kuku is $170 million. The company has subsequently clarified that the correct figure is $120 million.

Subnautica 2 is being developed by studio Unknown Worlds and was expected to have an early access release date sometime in 2025. However, Krafton Inc., Unknown Worlds' parent company, seized control of Subnautica 2's development and cast out the former founders out of leadership positions. Since then, the two parties have been in a legal battle for restitution, creative and operational control of Unknown Worlds, and the proper release of Subnautica 2's early access. Here is the complete timeline of events that covers Krafton's initial acquisition of Unknown Worlds, the controversy, and the lawsuit.

¡Ni el esparcimiento anal podra detenernos!¡Porque es lunes y SpreadShotNews Podcast ya llegó! En este episodio: Maxi nos cuenta sobre la continuacion de la Ace Combathon con Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War y ademas nos cuenta sobre The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel. Nico por su parte nos cuenta sobre las compras realizadas en japon y un breve pantallazo sobre Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition y Everybody's Golf Hot Shots, para finalmente contarnos que paso la mayoria de su tiempo con Game Dev Story. En el Rapid-Fire hacemos primero un repaso por las ultimas 4 semanas de noticias, arrancando por el principe de Arabia Saudi incrementando “indirectamente” sus acciones en CAPCOM, Atlus aumentando sueldos, el CEO de Krafton pagando las consecuencias de hacerle caso a chatGPT, NVIDIA poniendose a todo el gaming en contra con DLSS 5, Sony cierra otro estudio mas, Epic despide gente, Shift Up compra el nuevo estudio de Shinji Mikami, PlayStation aumenta la PS5 otra vez y el ex-director de arte de Halo Studios denuncia por maltratos y acoso al estudio. En las noticias de la semana, tenemos actualizaciones sobre Stop Killing Games e iniciativas adyacentes, para Asha Sharma, la nueva CEO de Microsoft Gaming, Game Pass es “demasiado caro” y 44% de los profesionales en la industria considera cambiar de carrera. Para finalizar, en el Special Move, Maxi nos recomienda el ultimo especial de netflix de Tom Segura, llamado Teacher. Nico por su parte nos recomienda un canal de youtube derivado de “in a nutshell” llamado nightshift, en particular “ el sangriento origen del numero cero ”. Por último, recuerden que nos pueden escribir preguntas directamente a través de google forms en el siguiente link: spreadshotnews.com/preguntas

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Host Devin Becker sits down with Aaron Bush (Managing Partner & Co-founder of Naavik) for a grounded look at how games are using AI today, separating real production wins from the hype. They map where the industry is right now and then dig into concrete examples across the pipeline: Capcom's ideation and efficiency gains, Pearl Abyss using placeholder assets during development on Crimson Desert, Embark and Nexon's work across experiential data, coding, and voice, and Krafton's experiments with AI co-playable characters and workflow optimization. The conversation also covers the less glamorous (but high-impact) uses like Live Ops content production in mobile (story, levels, art, balance, cutscenes), automated QA like King's AI testing for Candy Crush Saga, rapid prototyping, and the broader tooling layer that's reshaping how games get made.We'd like to thank Medal.tv for making this episode possible. If you're a PC gamer and want to clip your moments or a studio, publisher, or marketer looking to reach a high-quality gaming audience and get your game in front of the right players, check out all Medal has to offer at https://grow.medal.tv.If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe

Part 2: How Subnautica 2 got its CEO back Welcome back to the strange tale of video game publisher Krafton, the bonus they really didn't want to pay to developer Unknown Worlds, and the contract dispute that delayed release of the much-anticipated game Subnautica 2. In part 1, we learned the back story behind the tense relationships, and the terms of the contract. Here in part 2, Jenessa walks us through the absolute bench-slap from a judge who has had it up to here with Krafton's transparent attempts to breach the contract now and justify it later. Come for the drama, stay for the rules of contract law. Fortis v Krafton, C.A. No. 2025-0805-LWW (Del. Ch. 2026). https://courts.delaware.gov/Opinions/Download.aspx?id=392880 Fortis Advisors. https://www.fortisrep.com Chalk, A. (2026). PUBG maker Krafton is an AI defense company now, signs deal with Korean aerospace firm that includes investment of up to $1 billion aiming 'to expand the physical AI ecosystem'. PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/pubg-maker-krafton-is-an-ai-defense-company-now-signs-deal-with-korean-aerospace-firm-that-includes-investment-of-up-to-usd1-billion-aiming-to-expand-the-physical-ai-ecosystem/ Winslow, L. (2025). Subnautica 2 devs claim there's no GenAI in game after publisher's “AI first” shift. Gamespot. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/subnautica-2-devs-claim-theres-no-genai-in-game-after-publishers-ai-first-shift/1100-6535799/

With Epic laying off 1,000 people, the game industry job market has gone from "extremely chilly" to "nearing absolute zero." Also: a recap of GDC's challenged year, Circana Report on U.S spending for February 2026, some interesting new investments, NetEase divestments, and a heckin' FAFO. You can support Virtual Economy's growth via our Ko-Fi and also purchase Virtual Economy merchandise! TIME STAMPS [00:00:50] - GDC 2026 Recap [00:25:51] - Circana Report on US Video Game Spending for February 2026 [00:35:02] - Nintendo Sues US Government Over Tariffs [00:36:55] - Pokemon Company v. US Government [00:38:24] - Update on the Intrepid Studios Implosion [00:45:02] - Investment Interlude [01:05:45] - Quick Hits [01:12:42] - Labor Report [01:39:27] - FAFO Award SOURCES Nintendo Suing U.S. Government Over Tariffs | Aftermath Pokémon rebukes White House's use of its IP in a social media post | NBC News MMO Ashes of Creation spirals into a legal dumpster fire, as investor claims creative director Steven Sharif siphoned millions away from the company while it was drowning in debt | PC Gamer CEO Behind Kickstarter MMO That Ran Out Of Money Breaks His Silence And Claims First Legal Victory | Kotaku Krafton loses lawsuit, is ordered to reinstate ousted Unknown Worlds CEO | Game Developer Unknown Worlds co-founders' lawyers accuse Krafton of "intentionally leaking" Subnautica 2 release date | GamesIndustry INVESTMENT INTERLUDE Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros. | Netflix Netflix boss says Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros will result in "cuts in excess of $16 billion" within "18 months or so" | Games Industry Warner Bros Montréal reportedly hit with staff cuts | GamesIndustry Pacific Drive developer Ironwood Studios raises $4 million in seed funding | Game Developer Good Games Group Launches New Publishing Label Balor Games, Following Acquisition of Humble Games and Firestoke Catalogs | Games Press Velan Studios expands into Canada to build 'breakthrough games' | Game Developer NCsoft acquires 70% stake in mobile developer JustPlay | GamesIndustry BEHAVIOUR INTERACTIVE PARTNERS WITH THE FUN PIMPS, CREATORS OF 7 DAYS TO DIE | Behaviour Interactive Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's EGDC firm has acquired 5% of Capcom | VGC Savvy Games Group to acquire Moonton Games for $6 billion | Game Developer Evo is dead': Major fighting game tournament is now wholly owned by Saudi megaproject Qiddiya, promises 'traditions, values, and identity will remain unchanged' | PC Gamer Yet another NetEase studio is going independent | Game Developer Nagoshi's Gang of Dragon May Never Come Out After NetEase Cut Funding When It Realized an Extra $44M Was Needed to Finish the Game Amazon abandons upcoming racing game from former Forza devs, as its departure from triple-A publishing continues | Eurogamer LABOR REPORT Today's layoffs | Epic Games Ubisoft Toronto lays off 40 employees, Splinter Cell remake still in development | Mobile Syrup Ubisoft ends game development at Red Storm and lays off 105 workers | Game Developer skate.'s Next Chapter - An Update from Full Circle | Full Circle (EA) Battlefield developers laid off by EA months after Battlefield 6 'shatters records' | Game Developer Riot Games confirms layoffs within publishing division | Game Developer Riot Games lays off roughly 80 employees from 2XKO team | Game Developer Report: NetEase is cutting jobs at internal studio Spliced Inc | Game Developer Den of Wolves studio 10 Chambers announces 'significant restructuring' and layoffs, 'including several of the studio's co-founders' | PC Gamer Highguard Studio Wildlight Lays Off Most Staff | Alex Graner on LinkedIn Highguard In Trouble After Most Of The Studio Laid Off Just Weeks After Launch | Kotaku Tencent's TiMi Studio Group reportedly funded Highguard dev Wildlight Entertainment | GamesIndustry via GameFile Halfbrick Studios is cutting jobs in Australia | Game Developer Killing Floor dev Tripwire Interactive lays off 23 employees | Games industry G.I. Joe Snake Eyes game not cancelled following reported Atomic Arcade studio closure, but its ultimate fate remains unclear | Eurogamer XCOM designer Jake Solomon announces surprise closure of his studio alongside a first look at its canceled life sim, 'the game we poured our hearts into' | PC Gamer Build a Rocket Boy confirms more layoffs amid further claims of "organized espionage and corporate sabotage" | Games Industry Until Dawn remake dev Ballistic Moon has closed | GamesIndustry

Grab your popcorn because there's waaaaaaay more courtroom drama from the Subnautica devs and Krafton. We say YAAAAAAAAAAASS to the Minecraft Live Spring 2026 Edition but we say NOOOOOOOOOOOOO to NVIDIA's DLSS5 demo. What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:48) This Week's News (00:26:48) The story so far: Krafton vs Unknow Worlds (00:41:20) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/krafton-inc-versus-subnautica-2-former-lead-developers  A court ruled that Krafton must reinstate former Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill and return control of the early access release of Subnautica 2. Soon after his return, Krafton is accused of leaking a meme announcing the early access Gill is countersuing: https://www.gamefile.news/p/subnautica-2-early-access-may-dispute  Apparently, Krafton asked Chat GPT on how to get out of paying the bonus. Minecraft Live - the 2026 spring version (00:56:25) NVIDIA previews DLSS 5 to mixed reactions and epic memes (01:02:00) Outro and Wrap-up (01:13:01) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are diving into the latest gaming controversy surrounding Subnautica 2, breaking down the drama with Krafton and the talk of avoiding payouts. Is this just business as usual, or a major red flag for the industry and the future of video games? We unpack what's happening, why the gaming community is fired up, and what it could mean moving forward. If you follow video games and the stories behind them, this is one gaming episode you don't want to miss!   Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol' Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser, and Dettmarp   Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S.   Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/h2cHKAvSmu Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠  Follow us on X:⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠  Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Visit us on the web:⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Nvidia anunciou o próximo passo do DLSS, o DLSS 5 e, por tudo que vimos, podemos dar é um passo para trás. A tecnologia como nos foi mostrada se assemelhou muito a um filtro de “aprimoramento” de IA Generativa, com exemplos que alteram rostos, adicionam elementos inicialmente inexistentes e de maneira geral alteram a intenção artística inicial. Uma das demonstrações foi feita com Starfield, jogo que nesta semana também ganhou data para sair no PlayStation 5 e informações dos novos conteúdos que ele receberá em abril. Além disso, a Unknown World teve novo revés, dessa vez positivo, com o retorno de seu antigo CEO através de ordem judicial, algo que não parece ter deixado a Krafton muito feliz.Participantes:Guilherme JacobsHeitor De PaolaAssuntos abordados:12:00 - CEO da Unknown Worlds recupera seu cargo após decisão judicial23:00 - Nvidia anuncia o DLSS 5, ninguém gostou47:00 - Starfield chega ao PS5 em abril e ganhará novas expansões1:00:00 - Rápidas e curtasVai comprar jogos na Nuuvem? Use o link de afiliado do Overloadr!Use nosso link de filiado ao fazer compras na Amazon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's sode, Nvidia tries to inject AI into every video game on earth, Krafton owes the former founders a quarter billion bucks, everyone hates Tim Sweeney, and Chinese gamers are so censored, all they can do is review bomb games. Later we talk about Type 2 fun in video games and JD reviews Nitro Turtles

OA1246 - Part 1: “The AI was nicer about it” and other reasons I ignored my lawyer: the Subnautica 2 story ChatGPT cannot warp space-time to make you un-sign that contract. Unfortunately for video game publisher “Krafton”, the world's-best-cheerleader will instead gently tell you that your intention to break an air-tight contract without illegally breaching it will be difficult, and then give you a plan to try anyway. Team of lawyers screaming “please god stop” be damned. The plan worked great, right up until it hit a judge. Developer “Unknown Worlds”, creator of the hit game “Subnautica” just won a substantial victory for breach of contract against Krafton, securing the reinstatement of their own CEO, and probably a massive bonus in the process. In part 1, Jenessa walks us through the story of how Unknown Worlds was formed, why they sold to Krafton, the terms of the contract, how the relationship went south, and why “Subnautica 2” got delayed. Tune in to part 2 to hear how the lawsuit was decided. Fortis v Krafton, C.A. No. 2025-0805-LWW (Del. Ch. 2026). Fortis Advisors Weisdorfer, E. (2024). Transformative play: The legalities of modding in the video game industry. Cybaris, 16, 79-115. Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!  

With Jeff on vacation, Christian welcomes Lana Bachynski and Kahlief Adams to the show to talk about DLSS 5, an update on the legal battle between the cofounders of Subnautica developer Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton, CounterStrike 2 changing how reloading works in the game, and more!The Playlist: Kahlief: Marathon, Big WalkLana: Super Battle Golf, MarathonChristian: The Simpsons: Hit & RunParting Gifts!BONUS CHAT with Jeff Cannata about his time with Crimson Desert!

TEN OPIS PISANY JEST RĘKĄ LUDZKĄ! A dokładnie moją! Cześć kochani! Tu igusia! Miło Was widzieć! Jestem dzisiaj DJem odcinkowym i zaproponowałam do rozmowy dwa tematy, które tak się złożyło, że zahaczają o technologie zwane powszechnie przez gawiedź AI. Rozmawiamy więc o DLSS 5 i tym, jak zareagowali nań użytkownicy internetu oraz o tym, co […]

Welcome to Episode 205 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about how becoming AI first cost Krafton 250 million, how NVIDIA are trying to bring looksmaxxing to gaming, and if Donkey Kong 64 needs a remake.Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news, and exclusive interviews with individuals across the Xbox Community. Hosted by a number of achievement hunting hosts, we welcome you to the Xbox Hall of Gamers! Keep up to date with the show and join our community on our Discord: https://discord.gg/ZvZr2a4vQeHelp support the show by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallofgamers 

The AI Slop filter is coming for our video games as Nvidia unveils what their new frame gen tech DLSS 5 will be and how it will YASSIFY everything! Fun! Jeff Kaplan has a tell all about his new game The Legend of California as well as his decades long career at Blizzard. Krafton loses big in their court case with Subnautica 2 devs: Unknown Worlds. We go long on our time with Crimson Desert, a flawed janky mess of an awesome game. Marathon releases a raid, and much more! 0:00 - Intro1:00 - Existence7:00 - DLSS5 Slop13:20 - "The Gamers are wrong"28:50 - Jeff Kaplan interview34:00 - The Legend of California37:00 - Slay the Spire 250:25 - Krafton loses in court55:00 - Storage chests58:40 - Crimson Desert2:15:00 - AI assets in Crimson Desert2:28:40 - Marathon raid2:34:10 - Monster Hunter Stories 32:40:30 - Pokémon Pokopia2:49:00 - Anime tourists2:52:10 - Movie minute2:52:40 - Zeke's gaming minute2:55:45 - ShoutoutsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Essa semana nos surpreendemos com a excelência familiar de Homura Hime. E nas notícias, comentamos o que foi revelado sobre o próximo Xbox na GDC, o anúncio bizarro do DLSS5, a Kraftontendo que recontratar o ex-CEO da Unknown Worlds e o trailer do anime de Sekiro. 00:07:19: Detalhes do novo Xbox na GDC 00:27:28: Público da GDC sobre IA generativa 00:34:27: DLSS 5 vai looksmaxear seu jogo 00:50:47: Krafton é obrigada a recontratar ex-CEO da Unknown Worlds 00:59:39: Primeiro trailer do anime Sekiro: No Defeat 01:12:19: Homura Hime 01:47:00: Perguntas do ouvintes Contribua | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch | Contato

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NVIDIA wants to put AI slop in games, Unknown Worlds v. Krafton, Todd Howard regrets announcing Elder Scrolls 6, and the adorable Piece by Piece bundle. Plus, Ruby talks Mr. Sleepy Man, Pete talks We Gotta Go, and Gus talks Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!.Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocketCheck us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocketFollow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram!For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Oscars were this weekend, and surprise surprise, PTA won big, while Chalamet went home with nothing. We also got two big trailers this week, Dune Pt. 3 and Spider-Man: Brand New Day! Pokémon Go was used to farm us for AR images and map data, and Nvidia says we're wrong about DLSS5. Plus we have the Scooby gang all casted for Netflix's upcoming adaptation.

Download for Mobile | Podcast Preview | Full Timestamps Older Twitch VODs are now being uploaded to the new channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CastleSuperBeastArchive DLSS-ification How I Swaddled your Mother It's Impossible To Exaggerate The Insane Greed of AAA CEOs The Emperor Protects Go to http://drinkAG1.com/SUPERBEAST to get an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 for FREE in your AG1 Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order! - Go to http://brooklynbedding.com and use promo code SUPERBEAST for 30% off - Head to http://factormeals.com/castle50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! - Sign up for your 1$ per month trial today at http://shopify.com/superbeast  Nvidia announces DLSS 5 for 2026 (Demo uses 2 RTX 5090 GPUs + 1200W power supply) Digital Foundry hands on video US Supreme Court declines to hear dispute over copyrights for AI-generated material Saudi Arabia now owns 10% of Capcom Jeff Kaplan Says Complaining About Games You Won't Play Gets You Ignored: 'Shut The F*** Up. No One Cares' The Tekken 8 community is somehow even more on fire Invincible VS open beta coming on April 9 for Xbox and PS5 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie cast: A Story Expansion is now in development for Resident Evil Requiem Judge rules that Krafton must rehire fired Subnautica director Nathan Fillion Says 'Firefly' Animated Series In Development With Co-Stars Set To Reprise Roles; Concept Art Revealed Concept Art For a New Aliens Vs, Predator Beat 'em up Pitch That Didn't Get The Greenlight, By D.SLOOGS  

-Three teenagers, who allege that photos of them were used by Grok to generate child exploitation material, have filed a class action lawsuit against xAI in California. -Senators Marsha Blackburn and Peter Welch wrote in a letter, "Seedance 2.0 poses a direct threat to the American intellectual property system and, more broadly, to the constitutional rights and economic livelihoods of our creative community." -Krafton must reinstate Ted Gill as CEO of Unknown Worlds Entertainment, according to a report by Bloomberg. The company fired Gill and two other co-founders last year as part of a shakeup involving the long-anticipated sequel Subnautica 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a volatile few months across games, tech, and public markets, it's time for a grounded check-in on where the industry actually stands. Host Devin Becker is joined by Aaron Bush (Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Naavik) to unpack the latest signals – from AAA publisher performance and what recent EA earnings suggest for big franchises like Battlefield, to Ubisoft's ongoing restructuring, studio closures, and the push to reframe its future through initiatives like Vantage Studios.Next, they dig into Roblox's continued growth and what its recent results imply, even as age-related scrutiny and safety conversations remain part of the narrative.From there, the discussion widens to the state of the console market: the early momentum around Switch 2 sales, the trajectory of Xbox hardware, and why Sony appears to be holding its ground.Devin and Aaron also look at how transmedia is shaping perception and demand, including Nintendo's recent moves and what releases like an upcoming Mario Galaxy movie – and the surprise success of Iron Lung this month – reveal about IP leverage, audience crossover, and timing.They close with addressing the market whiplash around the reveal of Google DeepMind's Genie 3, and a “buy, sell, or hold” round covering Microsoft, Krafton, AAA vs. AA, and PC gaming to highlight where near-term opportunities and risks may be emerging.We'd like to thank Heroic Labs for making this episode possible! Thousands of studios have trusted Heroic Labs to help them focus on their games and not worry about gametech or scaling for success. To learn more and reach out, visit https://heroiclabs.com/?utm_source=Naavik&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=Podcast If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Dive into the enduring legacy of PUBG: Battlegrounds with Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect. In this segment, Analytic Dreamz unpacks the battle royale pioneer from PUBG Studios under Krafton, launched in Early Access March 2017 and fully released December 2017—boasting over 75 million PC and console sales, more than 17 billion dollars in franchise revenue, and a historic Steam peak of 3.25 million concurrent players.Experience the core mechanics: parachute drops into 100-player matches on expansive 8x8 km maps like Erangel, realistic ballistics with bullet drop and recoil, no auto-aim or superpowers—just scavenging for weapons such as the M416 and AWM, grabbing armor and vehicles, then surviving the shrinking Blue Zone for intense 20–40 minute rounds ending in the iconic “Winner Winner Chicken Dinner.” Free-to-play since 2022, the shift delivered a massive 486% player surge, supported by Battle Pass progression, cosmetic unlocks, ranked modes, and arcade variants like Team Deathmatch.Critically praised with an OpenCritic score of 77 out of 100 and IGN's 8 out of 10 for its thrilling, skill-based tension and tactical depth over arcade-style competitors, PUBG continues to battle persistent cheating issues—Krafton bans millions of accounts annually, including over 7.81 million in 2025—while the community pushes for stronger hardware-level measures.The latest Update 39.2, rolled out on PC January 7 and consoles January 15, intensifies Erangel: Subzero with harsher blizzards and whiteout conditions, introduces high-risk Satellite Crash zones replacing traditional Red Zones, and adds survival tools like Frost Zone Bombs and Thermal Protection Suits for better cold resistance.PUBG Mobile's ongoing Peaky Blinders collaboration, running January 9 through February 5, brings themed Shelby family skins, Foggy City Thompson SMG, Razor Newsboy Hat accessories, misty vehicle wraps, signature emotes, and the narrative-driven “Shelby Trials” event packed with player choices and exclusive rewards.Spin-offs such as the tactical top-down PUBG: Blindspot further grow the franchise. Recent Steam activity shows peaks around 786,000 in 2025, with daily averages holding strong between 350,000 and 700,000 players.Join Analytic Dreamz for in-depth gameplay breakdowns, anti-cheat discussions, the latest update impacts, and analysis of why PUBG remains the defining battle royale experience heading into 2026.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Did someone say Liftoff? Ok, well, Jen and Eric don't think so. Heartopia is here, with a dramatic cross-platform launch in 2026, but what does it need to do to monetize? Does Design Home hold the key? Bobby Kotick gets sued by Sweden, with Phil and Eric cosplaying Phoenix Wright and Manfred von Karma. But who is who? Jen explains what the top Roblox charts mean, Phil reflects on the near-silent success of PUB:G, if Krafton should return shareholder money. And a special UA financing guest spot.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:25 Drama with Bobby Kotick and Swedish Pension Fund00:36 Ad Tech Company Liftoff Files for IPO00:59 New Games and Industry Updates01:42 Mini UA Reunion in LA03:21 Corrections and Clarifications04:03 Epic Games and Prize Wheels Controversy08:08 Bobby Kotick's Legal Battles and Activision Sale18:07 Liftoff IPO and Ad Tech Industry Insights25:12 Resident Evil Showcase and Capcom's Future26:21 Roblox Corner: Latest Trends and Stats30:07 Crafton's Strategy and Investments31:30 PUBG's Evolution and Future32:33 Crafton's Mobile Focus and AI Direction38:17 The Role of Reddit in Game Development43:19 Heartopia: The New Cozy Game47:54 Challenges in Monetizing Cozy Games57:24 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Download for Mobile | Podcast Preview | Full Timestamps Older Twitch VODs are now being uploaded to the new channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CastleSuperBeastArchive Behold: GABECUBE Can AI replace the C-Suite please? Infinite Actually Just Means 4 Years Live Action Zelda's Cosplay Problem One Guy So Toxic, He Crashed The Deadlock Servers Rabbids Were An Industry Plant Watch live: twitch.tv/castlesuperbeast Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/SUPERBEAST. Promo Code  SUPERBEAST Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code CASTLE at http://turtlebeach.com/castle #turtlebeachpod Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% Off by going to https://www.Ridge.com/superbeast #Ridgepod Go to http://uncommongoods.com/SUPERBEAST to get 15% off your next gift! The Steam Hardware family officially expands in early 2026. Steam Controller. Steam Machine. Steam Frame. Halo Infinite Operation: Infinite First images from the live-action Legend of Zelda movie, in theaters May 7th, 2027 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Official Trailer destiny 2 put out a star wars DLC but said 'it's just an homage, no star wars characters in it NieR: Automata creator Yoko Taro says he's actually been working on a lot of projects recently, it's just that they got cancelled midway Horizon Steel Frontiers Developers Used AI 'Extensively' Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI art slop, because your $70 means nothing anymore After South Korean publisher Krafton announced it's transforming into an "AI first" company, it's now offering employees voluntary resignation Krafton CEO allegedly asked Chat-GPT to help him find a way out of paying Subnautica 2 devs their bonuses because he wanted to avoid the 'professional embarrassment' of being seen as a 'pushover'