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• Scopely invests in Studio AuKnow founded by former Uma Musume: Pretty Derby director

  Scopely has made a strategic investment in Studio AuKnow, a new company formed by the former director of Uma Musume: Pretty Derby. The investment was announced as part of Scopely’s continued focus on mobile studio deals. Scopely is owned by Saudi Arabian interests.

• Sandfall unfazed if players dislike its unrevealed second game

  Sandfall Interactive founder Guillaume Broche says the studio isn't worried if people don't like its as-yet-unrevealed second game. He says the studio didn't make its first game to please everyone and believes that helped it succeed. Few details about the new title have been released.

• Steven Spielberg acquires rights to The Mandela Catalogue

  Steven Spielberg has acquired the rights to The Mandela Catalogue, a popular YouTube horror series. The deal comes amid strong box-office returns for recent internet-origin horror films. Industry interest in adapting online horror properties appears to be growing.

• Drift tap in Forza Horizon 6: touch a wall with your car tail while drifting

  Drift tap is a driving skill in Forza Horizon 6. It requires the tail of your car to make contact with a wall while you are drifting. The maneuver is classified by the game as a distinct skill.

• Mallory Rubin says George R.R. Martin should stop writing The Winds of Winter

  Mallory Rubin of The Ringer argued that George R.R. Martin should stop writing The Winds of Winter. She shared the view on Polygon's "Spicy Takes Cookout" video segment. Rubin acknowledged her opinion runs counter to about 15 years of Game of Thrones fandom.

• Steam Machine shows Xbox‑style red LED error after software update

  A Reddit user reported their Steam Machine displaying a pulsing red LED line—similar to the Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death—after applying a software update. Valve's front LEDs signal system status; red typically indicates a hardware or boot fault and the user was told it points to a GPU issue. The Steam Machine uses mass‑produced AMD components comparable to a Ryzen 5 7540U and Radeon RX 7600M. The owner has contacted Valve support for assistance.

• Silo creators: season 3's apocalyptic plot feels uncomfortably timely

  Apple TV's Silo, set in a bunker where 10,000 survivors live after an unspecified disaster, expands its backstory in season 3. The series builds on a season 2 flashback that shows Iran striking the U.S. with a dirty bomb and opens season 3 with a counterattack. Showrunner and cast say Hugh Howey’s 2011 novels now feel uncomfortably realistic. Season 3 focuses more on the geopolitical events that led to the silo society.

• Polygon lists five top anime rivalries, from cerebral duels to grudging respect

  Polygon compiled a ranking of the five best anime rivalries. Notable examples include Light Yagami vs L (Death Note), Izuku Midoriya vs Katsuki Bakugo (My Hero Academia), and Sanji vs Roronoa Zoro (One Piece). The list highlights rivalries that are intellectual, evolve into respect, or play out as trusting bickering.

• Cinder City drops 64GB RAM requirement, raises GPU spec instead

  Cinder City, an online co-op shooter from South Korean publisher NC, has revised its PC system requirements. The game no longer lists a 64GB RAM requirement and instead increases GPU performance demands. The update comes after player feedback following the game's announcement.

• 1990s sci-fi blockbuster shifted Hollywood from star-driven to franchise-first marketing

  About 30 years ago, a major 1990s sci‑fi blockbuster helped alter Hollywood marketing strategies. Studios began promoting franchises and intellectual property over individual stars. As a result, actors moved from headline draws to supporting elements in blockbuster campaigns.

• Meta adds DDR4 to DDR5 servers using custom Vistara chip

  Meta repurposed older DDR4 modules alongside DDR5 by using a custom Vistara chip and CXL to bridge the two memory generations. The system treats DDR4 as a slower, separate ‘cold’ memory pool while DDR5 stays as low-latency ‘hot’ memory. Meta describes the setup as MemServers in a company research paper and uses it to mitigate tight DDR5 supply.

• Book says Andor drew creative inspiration from animated Star Wars Rebels

  A newly released Star Wars book reveals that the live-action series Andor drew creative inspiration from the animated show Star Wars Rebels. The book places this as part of a wider pattern of creators borrowing ideas across projects in the franchise. It cites earlier examples such as The Clone Wars influencing The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett using characters from animated series.

• Cyberpunk 2077 hits new sales milestone, CD Projekt Red cites lasting strength

  Cyberpunk 2077 has reached another sales milestone, CD Projekt Red says. The studio described the game’s "incredible, lasting strength." Despite a problematic launch, the title continues to perform strongly for the developer.

• GOG urges focus on game ownership as Sony phases out PlayStation discs

  Sony has announced it will stop releasing PlayStation game discs, prompting renewed discussion about digital ownership. GOG, a PC store known for opposing DRM, reiterated the importance of preserving player ownership rights and access. The change highlights wider concerns about how digital-only distribution affects consumers.

• K27 sign clax from Sangal after fame's loan ends

  K27 have signed clax from Sangal to fill a roster vacancy. The spot opened when fame's loan from Virtus.pro ended and he returned to VP. K27 have restored their active lineup.

• Devs say Suicide Squad's troubled development nearly drove them from industry

  Two Rocksteady developers told Bloomberg that working on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was highly stressful and demoralizing. Delays and commercial pressure to make the game replayable increased costs and tightened deadlines. The project later reportedly cost Warner Bros. about $200 million.

• SK hynix to invest 100 trillion won ($65B) in South Korea chip plants

  SK hynix will invest 100 trillion won (~$65 billion) to build new chip facilities in South Korea, splitting the funding between NAND flash production and a chip packaging plant. About 80 trillion won targets NAND memory and 20 trillion won is for a packaging plant expected to be operational by late 2027. The move aligns with South Korea’s broader AI chip push, backed by government investment plans, while manufacturers warn that tight memory supply and long-term contracts point to a prolonged market imbalance. Industry comments suggest memory shortages and elevated demand may persist beyond 2028.

• Kingdom Come: Deliverance adapted into detailed board game, preorders open

  Czech Games has announced Kingdom Come: Deliverance – The Board Game, designed by Tomáš Holek and Vlaada Chvátil. The tabletop adaptation, priced at $200, is available for preorder and is not yet released. It supports solo play or up to four players and recreates the RPG’s progression with a large set of components.

• Schools introduce Valorant to teach teamwork and strategy

  Some schools have added Valorant to their curriculum. Educators are using the game to teach teamwork and strategic thinking. The change reflects gaming's growing role in education.

• Steam Machine hit by first major hardware fault, nicknamed 'Red Line of Death'

  Valve's Steam Machine has reportedly experienced its first major hardware fault. Community members have nicknamed the problem the "Red Line of Death", a reference to Xbox's "Red Ring of Death".

• Clair Obscur director: intentional flaws and jank add character

  Creative director Guillaume Broche says Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 includes deliberate imperfections inspired by older, imperfect games. The team kept intentionally annoying minigames and other rough edges because they add personality. Broche argues that games that aim for perfection can feel boring.

• Valar Atomics powers NVIDIA DGX Spark with helium-cooled microreactor

  Valar Atomics ran its Ward 250 high-temperature gas-cooled microreactor to power an NVIDIA DGX Spark in a public demo. The Ward 250 uses helium coolant and a compact thermoelectric generator instead of steam-driven turbines. The event, done with Nvidia, is largely symbolic but highlights nuclear microreactors as a potential option for rising AI datacenter energy needs.

• Palantir CEO Karp criticizes per-token AI pricing, urges closed enterprise models

  Palantir CEO Alex Karp told CNBC the current AI business model—charging per token—is flawed and risks exposing enterprise IP. He said value lies in a model combined with an application layer and compute, and argued enterprises should use closed, auditable AI environments. His remarks came after Palantir announced a collaboration with Nvidia on open models for U.S. agencies.

• Sony repurposes last PlayStation disc factory days after ending physical production

  Sony has begun converting its final PlayStation disc manufacturing facility just days after announcing it will stop producing physical game discs. The change follows the company’s decision to cease physical game production and underscores a move toward digital distribution. No detailed public plan for the facility’s new use has been released.

• Shawn Layden: Sony's decision to end game discs was a 'spreadsheet' decision

  Former PlayStation Worldwide Studios head Shawn Layden said Sony's surprise move to stop producing game discs was "fairly dramatic" and likely driven by financial analysis. He called it "a spreadsheet" decision and said second-hand sales weren't the main factor. Layden added Sony had debated this choice internally for years.

• Gaming collaborations keep live-service titles fresh and profitable

  Collaborations in games benefit players, developers and outside brands. They add characters, cosmetics, modes and events to keep live-service titles engaging. Publishers use crossovers to attract new players, retain users and generate revenue.

• T1 Worlds 2025 'Ascended Warriors' championship skins include player references

  T1's Worlds 2025 Championship skins use an 'Ascended Warriors' theme across the roster. They feature enhanced visual effects—wings, ornate gold armor, celestial effects and regal silhouettes. Designs include references to players' personalities, iconic career moments, inside jokes and famous plays recognizable to longtime fans.

• Watch Dogs 2 on Steam for $2.50 as player count spikes

  Ubisoft's Watch Dogs 2 is on Steam for $2.50 until Thursday, July 9, a 95% discount from its $50 price. Deluxe and Gold editions are $3 and $4 respectively. SteamDB reports over 10,000 current players and a 24-hour peak above 16,000, nearing the game's all-time concurrent high of 18,138.

• NIP, FaZe on brink of early XSE Pro League exit after two BO1 losses

  NIP and FaZe lost two single-map matches on day two of the XSE Pro League. The back-to-back BO1 defeats put both European sides at risk of early elimination. Upcoming matches will determine whether they can recover.

• Analyst: Sony dropping PlayStation discs aims at profitability and control

  Sony will stop supporting PlayStation game discs in January 2028. Alinea Analytics' Rhys Elliott says the shift is driven by profitability and control, since digital sales capture revenue that rentals and resales do not. He also notes developers may benefit from changes to disc-related certification timing, while consumers could lose resale and lower-price options.