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Subnautica 2 Trailer Drops as Polygon Sale Sparks Mass Layoffs

A new Subnautica 2 trailer arrives just before early access, while Polygon's sale to Valnet triggers a wave of veteran journalist cuts.

Gaming

Game Adaptations, Strategy Revamps, and VR Sex Shift Tech Culture

A look at the Mortal Kombat II film, Civilization V's polish, Black Mirror's VR sex episode, and Michio Kaku's physics of the impossible.

Gaming

New Co‑op Shooter, Horror Mode, and Classic Remaster Hit Summer

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 adds four‑player co‑op and new classes, Resident Evil Requiem launches a Leon‑only mode, and Sony upgrades Ico and Shadow of the Colossus.

Gaming

Nintendo lifts Switch 2 prices, sparking consumer backlash

Nintendo announced higher launch prices for the Switch 2 on May 8, 2026, raising questions about affordability and competition.

Gaming

Sony drops PC ports as PS5 sales fall, Xbox revenue drops

Sony backs away from PC releases amid PS5 sales dip and memory shortages, while Xbox hardware revenue falls 42% and PC software spending is set to overtake consoles by 2028.

Gaming

Valnet’s Purchase Shakes Polygon, Triggers Mass Layoffs

Vox Media sold Polygon to Valnet, sparking unexpected cuts that threaten independent gaming journalism.

AI

Xbox Logo Overhaul Signals Gaming Industry Shifts

Microsoft's new Xbox boot animation and layoffs at Build a Rocket Boy reveal deeper tech and entertainment trends

Gaming

Games Done Quick lands in Europe, sparking a live‑gaming surge

GDQ’s first European marathon at Gamescom signals a shift toward live, interactive gaming events and draws venture‑capital interest.

Gaming

Games Done Quick launches first European marathon at Gamescom

GDQ brings its charity speedrunning marathon to Cologne in August, expanding live audience reach and testing a new broadcast schedule.

AI

Panic Sets Boundaries on AI-Generated Games for Playdate

Panic bans generative AI for art, audio, music, text, and dialog in Playdate games, citing artistic integrity.