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In 2023, Hitman and 007 First Light developer IO Interactive announced a surprising new IP, an online RPG codenamed Project Fantasy. While that game is still on the way, it has hit a snag that will result in layoffs.IO posted an update on the game, stating that “A relationship with an external partner on our own IP, Project Fantasy, has come to an end. This means we have to adapt to this new reality and its short-term consequences, including staffing decisions, which is what is happening as we write this update, and we are fully committed to supporting those affected…
Every major AI lab is racing to prove its models can work autonomously with minimal hand-holding; we’re now seeing pricing emerge as the next battleground. Anthropic just fired its latest shot, Claude Sonnet 5, a model the company says performs nearly as well as its flagship Opus 4.8 at a fraction of the cost. Introducing Claude Sonnet 5, our most agentic Sonnet yet.It makes plans, uses tools like browsers and terminals, and runs autonomously at a level that just a few months ago required larger and more expensive models. pic.twitter.com/UKK8G7ww5h— Claude (@claudeai) June 30, 2026 So what’s actually new here?…
According to a new report by The Verge, Microsoft is considering closing Arkane Studios and canceling its upcoming title, Marvel’s Blade. This studio closure would be among the several reportedly planned to take place in the next week as part of a larger “Xbox reset”.On June 15, reports surfaced from various news outlets that Microsoft is planning to either close or sell off multiple studios in its gaming division. While nothing has been officially announced or confirmed, five have been named by reporters so far: Compulsion Games (South of Midnight), Double Fine (Psychonauts), Ninja Theory (Hellblade), and, most recently, Undead…
Short videos have taken over just about every app we use. You scroll through them on X, lose track of time on Instagram, watch them on YouTube, and now even Netflix has its own bite-sized feed. So when I heard that Google was bringing the format to NotebookLM, it felt both surprising and completely inevitable at the same time. Google has announced Short Video Overviews for NotebookLM, a feature that turns dense documents and complicated sources into 60-second vertical videos that explain key ideas. Instead of staring at pages of notes, you get a quick visual walkthrough of the concept you’re trying…
Actor Michael Johnston has become a household name as the lead actor in the horrifying summer blockbuster, Obsession. Written and directed by Curry Barker, Obsession depicts Johnston as Bear, a lonely young man who uses the One Wish Willow to make his crush, Nikki (Inde Navarrette), love him more than anyone in the world, only to realize that his wish comes at a horrifying price. At this time, Obsession has made over $371 million in theaters worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo, making it one of the highest-grossing horror movies of all time. Following the movie’s surprising success, the main cast’s…
BMW has pulled the wraps off the fifth-generation X5, giving one of its best-selling luxury SUVs its biggest overhaul yet. The new model brings a fresh Neue Klasse-inspired design, a completely redesigned interior, and the broadest choice of powertrains the X5 has ever offered. Alongside petrol, diesel, and plug-in hybrid versions, BMW has introduced the first fully electric iX5, while confirming that a hydrogen-powered X5 will join the lineup at a later stage. More powertrain choices, more technology, and a fresh design The new X5 retains its familiar SUV silhouette but adopts BMW’s latest design language. Up front, it features…
Netflix is no stranger to adapting video games into TV series, and the streaming giant looks to be tackling a live-action Persona series, Variety reports. The series’ showrunner, writer, and executive producer is reportedly Christopher Monfette, a writer and producer of series such as Star Trek: Picard, 12 Monkeys, and 9-1-1. Sega’s senior executive officer, Toru Nakahara, is attached as an executive producer. Nakahara served as a producer on all three Sonic the Hedgehog films. Netflix declined Variety’s request for comment. We’ll have to wait to see if this Persona series is real, but this would certainly be an ideal time to…
Onyx Boox Note Max MSRP $629.99 “Maxed out e-ink goodness with great software and a light problem.” Pros Gorgeous, paper-sized e-ink display Android with full Play Store Superb handwriting feel Excellent document and note apps Weeks-long battery mileage Cons Severe input lag when typing No backlight, so useless in dark No physical volume rocker Spotty software update record Quick review I’ve spent years chasing the dream of a single slab of glass that could replace my notebook, my PDF stack, and maybe even my laptop. The Boox Note Max is the closest anyone has come to selling me that fantasy…
Eschatology Entertainment and publisher 4Divinity have revealed Guns of Eschaton, a soulslike FPS set in a supernatural American Wild West. The game’s visual design was envisioned by the late Viktor Antonov, the art director behind Half-Life 2, Dishonored, and many other works.The game stars a multi-armed gunslinger shooting his way through an apocalyptic west. Despite being a first-person shooter, Guns of Eschaton shares far more in common with soulslikes. Players can blast foes with a large arsenal of firearms and specialized ammunition types in deliberately paced, challenging combat that emphasizes making every shot count. On the defensive side, you can…
After multiple teasers, Red Magic has finally launched its new compact gaming tablet in the Chinese market. Dubbed the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro, the device is built around the same idea that has made Red Magic phones stand out: high-end gaming hardware, aggressive cooling, and a design that does not try to hide what it is. The tablet will not stay limited to China. Red Magic says the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro will launch globally as the Red Magic Astra 2 Gaming Tablet, with international pricing and availability set to be announced on July 17. A small tablet with serious…