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Hideo Kojima has addressed growing speculation surrounding Physint and Kojima Productions' split with Sony, saying several claims circulating online are unsupported while confirming that development is moving forward with Xbox. The comments add more context to the unexpected change in direction for Physint, which was originally being developed with PlayStation support before Sony stepped away from the project. Kojima has already said that Sony

Tarae: The Unbound is an upcoming action RPG that uses the familiar structure of games like Diablo but builds its world, classes and story around Eastern mythology and Buddhist cosmology. Developed by Boundary and published by Krafton, the game uses an isometric camera, large enemy groups, loot driven progression and fast combat. Those elements immediately make it look familiar, but the setting and mythology

World of Warcraft: The Last Titan is set to make its open world more challenging, with Blizzard planning a Heroic World Tier for players who want tougher enemies, greater rewards and a more meaningful levelling experience. The change follows Blizzard's experiments with harder outdoor content in other versions of World of Warcraft and reflects lessons the studio is drawing from WoW: Forever. Game Director

Screenshots posted online by a survey participant show an Xbox Insider Hub survey asking players to rate whether "a next-generation XBOX console" should install games from a disc and carry exclusives. The survey text never uses the name Project Helix, so any link to Xbox's announced next-generation hardware is an inference. Xbox Wire art for the disc-to-digital program, which lets a supported disc unlock

Blizzard is not announcing console versions of Warcraft 3, World of Warcraft: Forever or Heroes of the Storm, but developers behind all three games have left the possibility open. The common message from Blizzard is that PC remains the priority for now. At the same time, none of the teams ruled out future releases on Xbox, PlayStation or other consoles, especially as Blizzard continues

Fallout 76 has finally received native Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S support through its new The Slasher update, giving players access to improved performance alongside new quests, seasonal content and crafting changes. The update also brings native PlayStation 5 support, allowing the game to make better use of current generation console hardware. On compatible displays, Fallout 76 can now run at up

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is being positioned as the closing chapter of the current Modern Warfare reboot storyline, with official promotional material describing the game as an "epic conclusion." The upcoming release continues the story that began with Modern Warfare in 2019 and later expanded through Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3. That would make the rebooted series a four game

The ROG Xbox Ally is becoming a more competitive entry level handheld gaming PC as prices rise across much of the portable gaming market. The white ROG Xbox Ally remains available at around $599.99 in the US, close to its original launch price. That puts it below several competing handhelds that have become significantly more expensive during 2026. Its hardware is not especially new

AMD could raise prices on several chip categories by around 10 percent during the fourth quarter of 2026, according to a new industry report. The reported increase would affect consumer graphics processors, motherboard chipsets and AI accelerators. Ryzen processors were not specifically included in the report, although higher manufacturing costs could eventually affect CPUs as well. The information remains unconfirmed by AMD, so the

Personal AI agents that can browse websites, manage apps and complete multi step tasks are emerging as a new source of data center demand, with some estimates suggesting they could require far more CPUs than GPUs. The idea is gaining attention as services such as Meta's Muse and Spear Street Technology's Instinct rely on persistent cloud computers that stay active while carrying out tasks

AntGamer has introduced three new high refresh rate gaming monitors, including a 27 inch class Tandem WOLED model that can switch between 4K at 240 Hz and 1080p at 480 Hz. The company also announced two QHD monitors running at up to 540 Hz, targeting competitive players who prioritize very high refresh rates and fast response times. The new lineup includes the ANT272TUE, ANT255TQ

Higher capacity GDDR7 memory chips could arrive within the next two years, potentially giving future graphics cards much larger VRAM capacities without requiring wider memory buses. A new leak claims memory manufacturers are preparing 4 GB and 6 GB GDDR7 chips for release in either 2027 or 2028. The information is unofficial, so the timing and final specifications remain uncertain. If the report proves

Samsung could significantly expand production capacity for next generation HBM4 memory in 2027 as demand from AI data centers continues to rise. A new report suggests the company plans to increase procurement of glass carriers used during HBM manufacturing from around 20,000 units per month in 2026 to approximately 50,000 units per month next year. That would represent a 2.5 times increase and could

A new robotics safety benchmark suggests that several leading AI models may behave very differently when moved from a text chat interface into direct control of physical hardware. In the tests, AI systems connected to robotic manipulators frequently attempted hazardous actions after receiving simple natural language instructions. The benchmark included tasks involving sharp objects, electrical equipment, batteries, heat and dangerous household chemicals. The results

Apple's newest iPhone 18 lineup may be drawing most of the attention, but older flagship models are now available at much lower prices through a refurbished hardware sale. Among the most notable offers is a Grade A refurbished iPhone 16 Pro priced at $629.99. Several older iPhones and Apple Watch models are also discounted, including the iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro Max and

OnePlus has opened pre bookings for the OnePlus 16, bringing a refreshed design, up to 1 TB of storage and a new illuminated rear panel on one of its color variants. The phone is currently positioned primarily for the Chinese market, with no indication that OnePlus plans a broader launch across North America or Europe. Several major specifications have been revealed, while others, including

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max bring several internal engineering changes, including a redesigned thermal system and a more accessible camera module, but a teardown shows that some repairs remain difficult and potentially expensive. The new phones use Apple’s A20 chip, built on a 2 nanometer manufacturing process. To manage heat from the processor, Apple has changed the internal layout and

Batman: Arkham Asylum has officially received the Steam Deck Verified badge, years after players first discovered that the game could already run well on Valve’s handheld with a few minor adjustments. The Game of the Year Edition received the green Verified checkmark last week, confirming that Valve now considers the game suitable for Steam Deck without requiring manual workarounds. For a title originally released

Control Resonant can run well on Valve’s Steam Machine, but getting smooth performance requires careful resolution, graphics and upscaling choices. Testing shows that 4K is possible only with substantial image quality compromises, while 1440p at 30 FPS and 1080p at 60 FPS provide more practical options. The game is much easier to run on the Steam Machine than on the Steam Deck, although demanding

Valve’s Steam Frame compatibility program has already passed 150 verified games, giving the newly launched device a growing library of titles that are officially considered suitable for standalone play. As of September 21, 2026, a Steam database search shows 152 games carrying the Steam Frame Verified badge. Of those, 80 are VR titles, while the rest include conventional games that can also be installed