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0 of 7 readSony's AI upscaling tech arrives on base PS5, while Ninja Theory begins layoffs after failing to split from Xbox. Capcom also detailed plans to rebuild its RE Engine around AI.
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Ninja Theory begins layoffs after spin-off from Xbox falls through
Hellblade developer Ninja Theory has started laying off staff. Microsoft said two separate agreements to divest the studio fell through, following its announcement that the studio faces closure.
Why it mattersAnother Xbox studio contraction signals further instability for Microsoft's first-party lineup and its staff.
The Coalition uses Xbox Series S SSD as makeshift RAM for Gears of War E-Day
The Coalition used the Xbox Series S SSD as makeshift RAM to help Gears of War E-Day run smoothly on the console. Other game teams are reportedly interested in the method.
Why it mattersA technical workaround for the lower-spec Xbox could offer lessons for other studios targeting Series S parity.
NBA 2K25 delisted this month, servers shut down in December
NBA 2K25 is being delisted later this month, with servers including single-player story mode shutting down at the end of the year. MyCareer, MyTeam and other online modes end in December.
Why it mattersShows how quickly annual sports titles lose online and even single-player access after their cycle ends.
Unity releases official plugin for Grok Build
Unity made its official Unity Plugin available for Grok Build, the third coding agent to receive Unity's engineering guidance. It offers the same 30-plus skills as the Claude Code and Codex plugins.
Why it mattersBroadens Unity's AI coding integrations, affecting how developers build and debug in the engine.
Google faces £1bn UK trial over Play Store commissions
A collective action by consumer champion Liz Coll begins at London's Competition Appeal Tribunal, claiming Google overcharged around 20 million UK consumers and businesses via Play Store commissions and seeking over £1 billion.
Why it mattersA landmark UK case could reshape app store commission rules and costs for mobile game publishers.
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Sony brings AI upscaling to base PS5 with QSSR
Sony Interactive Entertainment introduced Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), an AI upscaling technology for the base PlayStation 5. Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei are the first games to use it.
Why it mattersExtends image-quality tech to the standard PS5, potentially changing how developers target the console's performance.
Capcom to rebuild RE Engine as an AI-generation engine
Capcom announced a multi-phase project to adapt its proprietary RE Engine into an "AI-generation engine," aiming to speed up QA, debugging and data processing and optimize performance.
Why it mattersA major publisher betting its core technology on AI could shift development efficiency and costs across its franchises.