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CD Projekt will release a remaster of *The Witcher 3* on September 29 and a new expansion, *Songs of the Past*, in 2027, aiming to refine the original while expanding its story.
The lead writer of *The Witcher 3*'s upcoming expansion, Paula Mejsner, previously analyzed *Hearts of Stone* in her 2017 thesis, demonstrating deep literary engagement with the franchise.
Microsoft’s draft AI code of practice emphasizes human-first AI design, rejects AI personhood, and seeks to balance pluralism with harm prevention.
Sega and Netflix will adapt the arcade classic Crazy Taxi into a comedy film written by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, produced by Original Films and Toru Nakahara.
The Witcher 3’s story director defines an ideal quest as one that prompts players to pause, reflect, and step away from the controller before deciding.
Fading serial numbers on Nvidia Founders Edition GPUs may complicate warranty claims, with users reporting RMA rejections due to unreadable identifiers.
Total War: Shogun 2 receives a remastered Complete Edition on October 13, featuring 50 new factions, modernized visuals, and a full Japanese voiceover.
A developer demonstrated a VR tool that lets users throw 3D models directly at a connected printer to start printing, blending AI and hardware control.
CD Projekt Red’s free remaster of *The Witcher 3* on September 29 overhauls animations, combat, and quality-of-life features to align with modern releases.
Blizzard confirmed the long-missing Sargeras' sword from *World of Warcraft: Legion* now looms near Azeroth’s Worldsoul, revealed via an interview rather than in-game.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Donald Trump dismissed AI safety concerns as a hoax during a call aired on the All-In Podcast, urging continued industry growth.
Harvey Smith and Randy Smith Evergreen debate immersive sim budgets, with Smith arguing big budgets can work if risks are managed, while his friend advocates tighter constraints.
Dungeons & Dragons leadership admits past licensing missteps and pledges gradual trust rebuilding under new franchise head Dan Ayoub.
Valve reports the Steam Deck 2 remains on track despite memory shortages, with plans for a clear performance upgrade rather than a rushed release.
Aniimo, a free-to-play open-world monster-catching game, releases September 15 for US players and September 16 for Europe and the UK.
Embark Studios may permanently cancel Expeditions in *Arc Raiders* after pausing them until 2027 for a major overhaul.
Kingmakers developer Redemption Road resurfaced after a year-long silence with a new gameplay trailer and playtest signups, though no release date was provided.
Wardogs players widely avoid the Lonestar (Blue) team due to perceived disadvantages and poor reputation, causing match delays and base-building struggles.
Bungie is delaying the next Marathon update to December and abandoning its strict seasonal schedule to improve feature quality and flexibility.
Valve’s new Steam Frame VR headset marks a shift from bulky prototypes to a lightweight, wireless design, leveraging years of software and hardware refinement.
Neowiz, publisher of *Lies of P*, has filed an EU trademark for *Wonders of O*, widely expected to be the sequel.
A modder claims to have transformed GTA 5 into a superhero experience by adding Superman-like abilities, aiming to mimic GTA 6’s anticipated scale and impact.
Valve is developing a Steam Frame accessory featuring Index-like speakers and hot-swappable batteries, though no release date has been confirmed.
The Steam Frame delivers the most convenient VR experience tested, outperforming pricier headsets in ease of use despite its $1,059 starting price.
A Reddit user built a copper gaming PC featuring a repurposed blowtorch and other parts, embracing tarnish as part of the design aesthetic.
A YouTuber demonstrated classic Tomb Raider running on a low-power ESP32-P4 microcontroller, highlighting the potential of energy-efficient retro gaming hardware.
Former Arkane co-director Harvey Smith criticizes Redfall’s development as misaligned with the studio’s expertise, calling it a misguided games-as-a-service project.
Sony halted a planned *The Last of Us Part 2* multiplayer mod via cease-and-desist, ending a year-long community-driven project just months from release.
Blizzard announced a Hardcore mode for World of Warcraft: Forever, arriving in winter rather than launch, leveraging new content to challenge players.
Overwatch’s newest hero, Doctrine, was unveiled at BlizzCon, introducing a unique support kit blending healing, damage, and team buffs that elevate DPS performance.