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Valve has significantly rewritten Steam’s guidelines for how developers must disclose the use of generative AI in their video games.As spotted by GameDiscoverCo’s Simon Carless, Valve has made it clearer that ‘AI-powered tools’ such as code helpers do not require a disclosure, and that “efficiency gains through the use of [AI-powered dev tools] is not the focus” of its efforts.The first of the two types of AI use that developers will have to disclose is “AI to generate content for the game”, whether that is within the game, on its store page, or in marketing materials.The second is “AI content generated…
Strategy games haven’t been the same since the original Dawn of War. Released way back in 2004, it broke the mould with a chainsword, replacing it with something altogether different. No longer would turtling work wonders on your dismal enemies; you needed to get boots on the ground and start battling immediately. If you can’t tell, I love the series, and was very excited when Dawn of War 4 got announced.This latest title marks something of a sea change for the franchise, with long-time developers Relic being replaced by King Art, developers of Iron Harvest, taking stewardship of the franchise.…
Many of today’s game designers have, like me, grown up with Japanese Y2K style – the style of the late 90s and early 2000s that gave us not only fear of the end of the world due to a calendar change, but also the WipEout series, futuristic PlayStation 2 ads, and fashion that incorporated everything from glitter to holographic fabrics and cute crop tops. In a media landscape that seldom shies away from homages and sequels, I’ve waited a long time for the influence of childhood favourites such as Dance Dance Revolution and Space Channel 5 to pop…
People say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, and in much the same manner any opportunity to claim ‘free’ Fortnite V-Bucks is likely to come with a catch. So when players found a way to grab 800 V-Bucks for nothing using the new Dumb Ways to Die item gift bundle, it was only a matter of time before Epic Games took action. Predictably, it’s done exactly that, temporarily removing the pack from sale and noting that anyone who erroneously received the bonus currency will have it taken away again. It’s a pretty busy time in Fortnite land, with…
Bethesda’s former Elder Scrolls loremaster says he quit the company after it allegedly reneged on a promise to make him lead designer on The Elder Scrolls 6.Kurt Kuhlmann, who left Bethesda in 2023 after more than 20 years at the company, including acting as co-lead on Skyrim, made the claim in a new interview with PC Gamer.According to Kuhlmann, director Todd Howard had verbally promised him the lead designer role on The Elder Scrolls 6, which was initially planned to start production following the completion of Fallout 4 in 2015.“Of course, after Fallout 4, we didn’t go to TES6, we…
Despite a handful of promising trailers and appearances at several Xbox showcases, I don’t think very many people were anticipating that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 would become the giant hit that it eventually snowballed into, least of all the people who made it in the first place.Calling Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 a success is a slight understatement, too. The debut game from French developer Sandfall Interactive has shifted over five million sales as of last year, on top of winning more game of the year awards than pretty much anything besides Elden Ring and holding on to Metacritic’s top user-rated…
For a series as long-running as Hellraiser (nine movies, and counting), it’s incredible that until next year’s Hellraiser: Revival releases, there’s never actually been a video game adaptation. It seems like a natural fit for a survival horror, and so far, Hellraiser: Revival is hitting all of the right notes.The sex and gore of the game’s reveal trailer, combined with the famous faces of the Cenobites and glimpses of the legendary puzzle box, have us hooked. As GamesRadar+’s own Jasmine Gould-Wilson noted back in July, it’s a refreshing experience that, unlike many other horror games, isn’t trying to flank Dead…
The FC 26 TOTY release date is upon is, and the full schedule of item drops is already underway. First up in the EA FC 26 Team Of The Year promo are attackers – meaning a very lucky few will be blessed with Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland this weekend. Midfielders like Pedri are on their way next. Find out when, and see the full list of players from both the male and female line-ups, in your FC 26 TOTY release guide.FC 26 TOTY release date (Image credit: EA)The FC 26 release date was Friday, January 16, following…
A new League of Legends update has blocked duo queues for high-ranked players as Riot Games continues to tackle matchmaking frustrations in the MOBA. LoL creative director Matt ‘Phroxzon’ Leung-Harrison addresses how its recent MMR reset has shaken up the early season, and explains why the developer is cracking down on duos in particular with new restrictions and penalties, saying, “it’s a shame that a few bad actors ruin things for everyone.” Finding a friend to play League of Legends with you (and one you’re able to mostly get along with through those rollercoaster ups and downs) is like brushing…
Pirates galore, a revamp of Henry Cavill’s favorite army, new undead storming through the Age of Sigmar, Warhammer 40K teases, and more have taken center stage in the New Year Warhammer Preview 2026.Now that we’re halfway through January, Games Workshop is finally lifting the curtain on what we can expect this year from its various game systems – and hobbyists will need to clear a lot of space on their desks, by the looks of things. Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, and Horus Heresy have all received enormous updates in the New Year Warhammer Preview 2026, with everything from revamped…