"They've watched so many people lose their jobs, that has an impact" – Managing morale in the wake of layoffs
HR leaders in the games industry discuss rebuilding trust and morale among remaining staff after repeated layoffs and studio closures.
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September 2026 archive · page 26
Source-linked briefings published in September 2026. Page 26 of 57: briefings 751-780, published Sep 18, 2026.
COSI Telescope Comes Together
NASA-supported COSI gamma-ray telescope assembly completed at UC Berkeley, marking a milestone for studying cosmic antimatter and stellar explosions.
Sessions on managing AI impact, neurodivergent teams and personal resilience confirmed for GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit
GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit announces sessions on AI impact, neurodivergent teams, and resilience, alongside expert-led discussions for workplace leaders in London next month.
Single player games might require age verification if they use Steam under EU Kids Act's current draft, according to MEP's senior policy adviser
The EU Kids Act draft proposes mandatory age verification for single-player games using platforms like Steam, due to a broad definition of 'online games' that includes updates and distribution.
Minister for Overseas Territories statement on the Falkland Islands: 18 September
The UK reaffirms the Falkland Islands' right to develop natural resources and condemns Argentine threats against businesses operating there, pledging full diplomatic support.
MiHoYo awarded $112,000 by Chinese court after AI voice service dupes Genshin Impact characters
A Shanghai court ordered an unnamed AI developer to pay ¥750,000 ($112,000) for replicating and selling Genshin Impact character voices without permission, marking China’s first unfair competition ruling on AI voice...
Kimi K3 by Moonshot AI is now generally available on Amazon Bedrock
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3, a 2.8-trillion-parameter open model with vision and a 1-million-token context window, is now generally available on Amazon Bedrock for coding and knowledge tasks.
Funding boost for next generation of British fashion talent
The UK Government will provide £1 million annually for three years to support emerging fashion designers through the BFC NEWGEN scheme, ensuring continued mentorship and showcasing opportunities at London Fashion Week.
ASUS AI Tech 2026 Seoul: Building the Infrastructure for the Next Era of AI
ASUS and partners at AI Tech 2026 Seoul outlined how evolving AI workloads demand integrated infrastructure beyond raw compute, emphasizing power, cooling, connectivity, and automation as interconnected priorities.
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with SNB Bancshares and Bank of Eufaula
The Federal Reserve terminated a 2024 enforcement action against SNB Bancshares and Bank of Eufaula, both based in Oklahoma, effective September 3, 2026.
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Northstar Bank, former employee of American Express Travel Related Services Company, In
The Federal Reserve issued consent prohibition orders against two former employees for misconduct involving customer funds and conflicts of interest.
Should you read the code, is RAG dead, and did Skills kill MCP?
GitHub’s latest podcast episode dissects AI hot takes on code review, RAG, and MCP, urging deeper analysis over surface-level reactions.
Unbiased Monster Hunter producer predicts one weapon will climb the popularity rankings in Ascendance, has no agenda: 'Hammer should definitely go up a place or
Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion introduces Boost Bracer mechanics, with series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto predicting the Hammer will rise in weapon popularity rankings.
After 894 hours in Slay the Spire 2, these are our 12 strongest opinions
Editors critique Slay the Spire 2’s design after 894 hours of play, highlighting Act 1’s punishing difficulty, standout mechanics, and multiplayer’s untapped potential.
Secretary of War General Officer Announcements for Sept. 17, 2026
The U.S. Department of War announced promotions for 25 officers to brigadier general or major general, effective Sept. 17, 2026, recognizing leadership across the Army, Air Force, and National Guard.
New experts join Google’s AI & Economy team
Google expands its AI & Economy Research Program with Nobel Laureate Philippe Aghion and leading economists to study AI’s impact on jobs, productivity, and global adoption through new leadership and open-access data.
Denuvo are suing a prolific cracker for bypassing their DRM on 26 videogames, despite not knowing their real identity
Denuvo has filed a lawsuit against an anonymous cracker identified as "voices38" for bypassing DRM on 26 games, seeking to uncover their identity through subpoenas.
Gears of War: E-Day system requirements require ray tracing-capable graphics card to play, alongside 115 GB of free space on an SSD
Gears of War: E-Day requires a ray tracing-capable GPU and 115 GB SSD space, with 4K Ultra demanding high-end cards like RTX 5070 Ti or RX 7900 XT.
NASA’s Hubble Spots an Out-of-Sync Galaxy
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured NGC 4698, a spiral galaxy 55 million light-years away, exhibiting unusual structural and rotational misalignment in its central region.
Don't bother turning Control Resonant up to the maximum for mind-bending graphics, there's both performance and beauty in the lower graphics presets too
Testing *Control Resonant* shows high-end visuals don’t require maximum settings; mid-tier presets balance performance and beauty effectively.
Control Resonant review
Remedy’s *Control Resonant* returns to its surreal Manhattan hellscape with striking visuals and mobility upgrades, but melee combat remains underwhelming despite weapon versatility and open-world traversal.
Over 35,000 people say they signed up for a Steam Frame, and less than half have one reserved
Valve’s Steam Frame raffle allocated fewer than half of 35,000 sign-ups to the first batch, with most opting for the 256 GB model priced at $240.
Department of War Publishes Sixth Release of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Files on WAR
The U.S. Department of War released its sixth batch of declassified Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena files under the PURSUE initiative, with more records to follow.
CISA Hosts Cyber Storm X, Nationwide Cybersecurity Exercise to Strengthen Resilience
CISA concluded Cyber Storm X, a four-day national cybersecurity exercise involving 2,000 participants from public and private sectors to test responses to a simulated nation-state cyberattack on critical infrastructure.
Introducing the Australian Youth Safety Blueprint
OpenAI released the Australian Youth Safety Blueprint to guide safer AI use for young people, outlining six pillars including safeguards and parental controls.
Department of Justice Charges 16 Individuals for Illegal Voting and Related Election Crimes
The U.S. Department of Justice charged 16 individuals with illegal voting, false citizenship claims, and related election crimes across multiple states, including Texas, Georgia, Idaho, and California.
Haiti: Child malnutrition crisis worsens amid escalating violence
UN-backed analysis projects severe child malnutrition in Haiti, with 93,873 children under five facing life-threatening acute malnutrition by mid-2027 amid escalating violence and displacement.
Less than 4 years from development goals deadline, progress shows what’s possible
With the 2030 SDG deadline approaching, the UN highlights uneven progress and calls for urgent action to meet global development targets amid financing gaps and rising challenges.
Nepal floods: ‘Apocalyptic’ destruction signals wider climate threat across Himalayas
UN officials warn Nepal’s catastrophic Himalayan floods signal a growing climate threat across the region, as rebuilding remains stalled due to unstable terrain and destroyed infrastructure.
Sexual violence against civilians and POW’s in Ukraine widespread and ‘abhorrent’
UN reports over 1,000 cases of sexual violence in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion, with 89% attributed to Russian forces and 11% to Ukrainian authorities.