Epic Games CEO Believes A 'Golden Age Of Gaming' Is Imminent Because of AI
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney argues AI will soon enable a 'golden age of gaming' by accelerating development, despite industry backlash and player skepticism.
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A permanent chronological index of source-linked tech, world, finance and sports briefings. Every item links to its original source. Page 21 of 211: briefings 601-630, published Oct 16, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026.
'There were a lot of disagreements across the place': Former Marathon director Joe Ziegler on leading Bungie's extraction shooter, playing Path of Exile for 3,4
Former Marathon director Joe Ziegler discusses leading Bungie’s extraction shooter, his career path, and current gaming habits, including Elden Ring and Destiny 2.
Forza Horizon Is No Longer the King of Video Game Road Trips
American Truck Simulator's new Road Trip DLC transforms the series into a virtual road-trip experience by adding cars, tourist boards, and itineraries across real-world destinations.
11 Years Later, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Finally Nails Akira Toriyama's Original Vision
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus revisits the God of Destruction saga with modern animation and pacing, aligning closer to Akira Toriyama’s original vision than prior adaptations.
Jessica Rothe Officially Confirms Return Plans for Hit Time-Loop Thriller Trilogy
Jessica Rothe confirms progress on the third *Happy Death Day* film, revealing a completed story outline and expressing hope for Universal’s greenlight following the success of her new movie *River*.
13 Years Ago, Rockstar Suffered a Leak Worse Than GTA 6
In 2013, a PlayStation Store error exposed early files of *Grand Theft Auto V*, revealing map details and soundtrack tracks before launch, prompting Rockstar and Sony to issue warnings and pull the preload.
Player to watch: Nguyen Quang Hai (VIE)
Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai is highlighted as a standout player to watch ahead of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, reflecting his rising profile in Asian football.
42 Years Later, the Definitive Sci-Fi Action Thriller is Free to Watch on YouTube
The original 1984 film *The Terminator* is now available to stream for free on YouTube, offering a slower, moodier contrast to its more action-packed sequel.
Hyundai Motor and Kia Present Smart Manufacturing Technologies and SDF Vision at E-FOREST TECH DAY 2026
Hyundai Motor and Kia unveil smart manufacturing technologies and software-defined factory vision at E-FOREST TECH DAY 2026, showcasing innovations in automation, energy, and AI-driven production systems.
£140 million boost to urgent care to ease winter pressures on NHS
The UK government is allocating £140 million to fund 14 urgent care schemes and open 25 additional sites to address winter pressures on the NHS, including new treatment centres and ambulance upgrades.
Metal band Genitorturers allegedly claims a Vampire: The Masquerade
A metal band’s alleged onstage claim about a Vampire: The Masquerade remake sparked speculation, though no official confirmation exists.
RTX Spark Ignites Global Celebration as New Windows PCs Arrive
NVIDIA’s RTX Spark laptops, featuring Blackwell RTX graphics and up to 128GB unified memory, are now shipping on premium Windows PCs from major brands starting at $2,399.
AI Gateway logs now show session affinity
Vercel’s AI Gateway now groups AI requests into sessions in logs, showing how session affinity routes each turn and improving cache efficiency for repeated prompts.
Qualcomm wins $2 legal decision against fellow tech giant Arm, and that's not a typo
A Delaware jury ruled Qualcomm must receive $2 from Arm after finding breaches of a licensing agreement and strategic information leaks, while Arm prevailed on five other counts.
Tim Burton's 77-Minute Stop-Motion Masterpiece Is Officially Back on Streaming
Tim Burton’s 2005 stop-motion film *Corpse Bride* has returned to streaming on HBO Max, offering audiences a gothic fairy tale with Burton’s signature visual style and emotional depth.
Surprising no-one, Wizards of the Coast 'doesn't intend to voluntarily recognize' union efforts for the second time this year
Wizards of the Coast declined to voluntarily recognize a union representing D&D and Studio X employees ahead of an upcoming vote, reiterating its preference for direct negotiations despite legal obligations to remain...
Oh dear, half a year after launching Samson, Swedish developer Liquid Swords have filed for bankruptcy
Swedish studio Liquid Swords has filed for bankruptcy six months after releasing the troubled open-world beat 'em up Samson, affecting nearly 30 employees.
US Representative Introduces Plan To Preserve Digital Game Ownership
U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres introduced the Power To The Players Act to establish consumer ownership rights for digital games and prevent companies from revoking access or shutting down servers.
Analogue Brings Back Its Perfect SNES And Sega Genesis Replacements
Analogue reintroduced upgraded versions of its Super Nt and Mega Sg retro consoles, featuring modern connectivity and compatibility with thousands of classic cartridges.
2026 Has Been a Surprisingly Excellent Year for Shooters
Despite early doubts, 2026 became a standout year for shooters, with major and indie titles revitalizing the genre amid industry challenges.
The Blood of Dawnwalker's first major update will add directional animal petting and a new story mode that's easier than the previous story mode
Rebel Wolves announced update 1.1 for vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, adding directional animal petting and a new Story mode with combat assistance.
Brazil’s new curtailment rules unlikely to revive utility-scale solar investment
Brazil’s new curtailment rules aim to reduce uncertainty but are unlikely to revive utility-scale solar investment without broader market and regulatory improvements.
26 Years Ago, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Officially Launched Its Most Controversial Couple
Twenty-six years ago, *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* aired "Out of My Mind," introducing a controversial kiss between Spike and Buffy that foreshadowed their complex relationship.
Dutch regulator flags EU cyber gap for cloud-controlled home batteries
Dutch regulator warns EU rules fail to cover cloud-controlled home batteries and inverters, risking grid instability if compromised by faulty updates or cyberattacks.
ONE SAMURAI 4 – Results And Video Highlights For Every Fight
ONE Championship’s ONE SAMURAI 4 event in Tokyo on October 17 features world title defenses by Jonathan Haggerty and Nadaka Yoshinari, a kickboxing tournament semifinal, and a Hall of Fame induction for Takeru Segawa.
Player to watch: Fabio Lima (UAE)
Fabio Lima joins UAE’s squad for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, leveraging his scoring record and international experience to bolster the team’s campaign.
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 now available on AI Gateway
Vercel’s AI Gateway now offers DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017, an updated model improving reasoning, coding, agentic tasks, and image understanding with faster task completion and shorter outputs.
Tech founder criticized for vibe coding game about shooting 'zombies' in San Francisco's poorest neighborhood
A tech founder faced backlash for a web game depicting zombie shootings in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, prompting its removal and ongoing criticism.
The Cyberpunk 2077 movie won't be 'a film adaptation of the game,' CD Projekt chief says
CD Projekt will not adapt Cyberpunk 2077’s story directly for its upcoming live-action film, instead creating a new narrative set in Night City under a deal with Paramount Pictures.
8 New TV Shows to Watch This Weekend on Netflix, Disney, and Hulu (October 16-18)
Streaming platforms debut new seasons and series across genres, from Marvel’s VisionQuest finale to a Friday the 13th prequel and a Mike Tyson documentary.