Australian indie studio House House disclosed that it employed generative AI “sparingly” while finalising its acclaimed multiplayer puzzle title Big Walk. The developer said large‑language models were used only to troubleshoot difficult bugs and to research third‑party code issues, contributing less than 0.1 % of the game’s source code. The admission follows a controversy at the Independent Games Festival, where 19 jurors pledged to reject any entry that used AI during development after a surge in such submissions. House House had [...]

Konami’s 2024 PS5 exclusive Silent Hill 2 received its first major fix for the PS5 Pro on November 10, 2026. The 1.08 patch, developed by Bloober Team, resolves lighting, shadow, reflection and rendering glitches across several locations, aligns visual quality between Performance and Quality modes, and eliminates flickering in water, particles and cutscenes. Gameplay bugs that blocked item collection were also corrected, and cutscene fidelity was improved. Konami noted reductions in shadow flicker, fewer moving‑object artifacts, and broader visual enhancements. The update arrives [...]

Blizzard’s upcoming MMO, World of Warcraft: Forever, is officially a PC title, yet community developers have already made it run on handhelds and smartphones. Larian publishing director Michael Douse posted a video of the game on an AYN Thor Android console, showing the character on the top screen and UI elements on the bottom, using a mod released by GitHub user JReese702. A separate GitHub project, WolkaraForever, enables the game on the iPhone Duo, with dual‑sided touchscreen controls, though users [...]

Former PlayStation chief Shawn Layden praised auteurs such as Hideo Kojima, Ken Levine, Neil Druckmann, and Todd Howard on The Trophy Room podcast, arguing that memorable games arise from singular creative vision rather than committee work. Layden likened auteurs to unique artists like Rembrandt and Scorsese, asserting that great games require a “megalomaniac” mindset. He highlighted his role in shielding creators from distractions and emphasized that the industry’s goal is to produce great games, not merely commercial [...]

Roblox’s survival‑style game Survive Your Ideas has released new promotional codes that grant players Free Spins and Lucky Spins, which unlock random items and power‑ups. The codes are entered via the in‑game “Codes” button and are case‑insensitive. Rewards include rare items that can be converted to cash if duplicated. The current promos focus on boosting players’ chances in chaotic rounds where random words spawn disasters. No expired codes are reported, but promotions are time‑limited. [...]

A former Mass Effect lead, Christina Norman, highlighted the indie title Clair Obscur as evidence that a new Mass Effect could be produced for under $200 million. Norman cited the game’s $10 million budget and its high visual fidelity to argue that smaller teams can deliver AAA‑level experiences. She referenced BioWare co‑founder Trent Oster’s claim that saving Mass Effect 5 would cost over $200 million, citing fan expectations and IP plans. Norman’s tweet suggested a five‑fold increase over Clair Obscur’s [...]

The Street Fighter League Americas 2026 Finals showcased Latin America’s dominance, highlighted by 17‑year‑old Chilean Derek “Blaz” winning the Grand Finals against Noah “NoahTheProdigy” Solis. Blaz’s team, 2Game, comprised players from Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil, secured a decisive comeback after a 3rd‑place finish last year. The region’s rise is attributed to relentless effort and limited opportunities, with coach remarks underscoring hidden talent and the importance of seizing every chance. Blaz’s performance, featuring three consecutive perfect parries, has [...]