Google’s new AI tool, Project Genie, has sent shockwaves through the video game industry. Unity’s stock saw its worst day since 2022, dropping 28% on fears the tech could upend game creation.
AI search engine Perplexity has inked a three-year, $750 million cloud agreement with Microsoft. The deal gives it access to frontier models from OpenAI and others, even as the company maintains its primary partnership is still with Amazon Web Services.
The AI landscape is shifting from hype to practical maturity. According to a new analysis, leaders need to prepare for 2026 by letting go of eight entrenched ideas, from the dominance of giant models to the distant threat of quantum computing.
The first gameplay trailer for Devil of the Plague is here. The co-op horror game features plague doctors, ancient cults, and is slated for an Early Access release this April.
The game development studio founded by Mega Man co-creator Keiji Inafune is no more. Comcept’s journey was defined by high-profile, high-stakes projects that ultimately couldn’t secure its future.
The Game Developers Conference’s 2026 survey reveals a dramatic shift. While more developers are using AI tools, a majority now believe the technology is negatively impacting their industry, a sentiment that has tripled in two years.
Elon Musk’s empire could be headed for a major consolidation. According to new reports, his companies SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI are in early talks for a potential merger, with scenarios ranging from a SpaceX-Tesla combo to folding xAI into SpaceX ahead of a possible IPO.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has reiterated that Apple Intelligence will maintain its on-device and Private Cloud Compute architecture, even with the new Google Gemini deal. The underlying models powering user features will still be Apple’s, not Google’s.
ARC Raiders is cracking down. The developers have rolled out a new progressive ban system where cheaters get a 30-day suspension for a first strike, 60 days for a second, and a permanent ban for the third. The update also adds a high-stakes Solo vs. Squads mode for level 40+ players.
Apple has made its largest acquisition in a decade, buying AI startup Q.AI for close to $2 billion. The move signals a major investment in AI and imaging technology, with a founder linked to a previous key Apple buy.
