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Dragon Quest creator hopes players treat in-game AI companions as 'friends'
Dragon Quest X will soon get an AI side companion called Chatty Slimey, but many players are not impressed.
Xbox ends development of AI Copilot for console
The new Xbox CEO continues to make surprising moves.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 nears completion
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is taking shape and further news is likely to arrive later in 2026.
Gearbox CEO says studio won't use GenAI for 'any work that could ever be seen'
Backlash against possible use of AI at Gearbox was sparked by an AI-generated image posted by the studio's CEO.
Last Flag game halts production after just two weeks
Last Flag is the latest casualty in a highly competitive multiplayer game market.
Victoria's new state budget includes extra $27 million investment in screen production
The Premier of Victoria has announced a push to draw new screen productions to the state.
UK video games industry reportedly suffering from major skills shortages
A new TIGA report highlights the UK games industry's issues in finding skilled workers.
Aussie game The Drifter reportedly set for a 'major studio' film adaptation
The Story Kitchen team has revealed The Drifter is in line for a major big screen adaptation.
Kockroach: Chris Hemsworth's crime drama starts filming in NSW
Also starring Taron Egerton, Kockroach is part of a wave of movies made in NSW.
Xbox's Project Helix console likely to be impacted by high price of memory
Those anticipating Xbox's Project Helix console might need to temper their expectations.