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The Latest Breaking News from AAA

Video games should be cheaper, but ex-Metroid Prime dev breaks down why studios may have no choice

It will be hard to stop the price hikes on AAA games.

Destructoid

AAA games like the $70 Ghost of Yotei are really just for "more affluent people," says analyst, as soaring prices push players toward free games and Fortnite: "People just don't realize, because they're not paying attention"

Well...start paying attention, folks

GamesRadar

Former Nintendo icon Reggie Fils-Aimé says there are sometimes signs that innovation in the games industry "isn't there" anymore, and "that concerns me"

But AA and indies are leading the charge

GamesRadar

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"We would rather cut off our own arms": Indie devs react to Arc Raiders CEO saying people should assume everyone's using generative AI these days

"We don't use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a lot of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA."

GamesRadar

Nintendo will "never position" itself as a direct PlayStation competitor regardless of the Switch 2's third-party games, former Nintendo of America president says: "It's not in their DNA"

But he "absolutely" thinks there's a player base there for those AAA third-party games to come to Switch 2

GamesRadar

"'I’ve never seen this kind of game before'": Ex PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida says AAA devs stick to a "proven formula" while indies are "always" the ones to explore something new

Although he notes those safe games are still "important for the industry"

GamesRadar

CD Projekt 'hacked time and space' to cast Charles Dance in The Witcher 3, because they needed an announcement before the countdown on their website reached zero

Dancing on the ceiling.

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"It's really fateful" – Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director on charting a new course for the JRPG series with a return to Nintendo, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and outdoing AI

Interview | Square Enix's Naoki Hamaguchi answers all of our questions - then several more

GamesRadar

Roguelike fatigue isn’t coming, but the genre’s definition has become meaningless, says The Binding of Isaac creator

"I don't f****** know what the industry is doing."

Destructoid

I hope Death Stranding 3 is hugely inspired by RV There Yet?

The surprise indie title nails many underrated points.

Destructoid

9 Free Legal Aid Programs Older Adults Overlook Until It’s Too Late

As we age, legal issues become more common—and more complex. From estate planning and housing disputes to healthcare rights and elder abuse, seniors face a...

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Here’s What It Costs To Charge a Tesla Monthly vs. Using Gas for a Ram 1500

Is charging a Tesla really cheaper than filling up a Ram 1500? We break down the monthly costs of electricity vs. gas so you can see the real savings.

GOBankingRates

The must-have gaming gifts every gamer wants for Christmas

From customisable controllers to light-up keyboards, we round up the items guaranteed to elevate your gaming experience

Evening Standard

Palworld community manager points to a new problem with GTA 6's delay: 'Expect to see many games swerve to avoid the 2027 awards season'

It's about to get messy.

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Following another GTA 6 delay, Palworld lead says "expect to see many games (especially AAA ones) swerve to avoid the 2027 awards season"

GTA 6's current release date "puts them outside the nomination window for most games awards in 2026"

AAP

Hybrids, small SUVs revealed as unexpected gas guzzlers

GamesRadar

Assassin's Creed is a "forever brand" because Ubisoft supported huge risks with it, ex director says: "Whereas, say, EA, you get these awful execs and they never made games and they came from toothpaste companies"

Assassin's Creed's shift to open-world RPGs would never have happened at many companies, Alex Hutchinson says

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director "would love" to make a AA game with a similar scope to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 that's "really focused on one area"

But only if Naoki Hamaguchi "completely ignored" his role at Square Enix

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Borderlands 4 creator says gaming has no Citizen Kane — and maybe no masterpieces at all

Randy Pitchford is once again stirring discussion after claiming that gaming has yet to see its “Citizen Kane” moment. Speaking in a Shacknews interview about Borderlands 4, the developer reflected on the massive scale of AAA games before suggesting the industry hasn’t yet produced a single defining masterpiece.

The Mary Sue

The 10 Best Psychological Horror Games Ever Made

These games aren't scary... psyche!

International Business Times UK

Amazon Ends New World Updates as MMO Shuts Down After Mass Layoffs

Amazon confirms New World's final update as layoffs hit its gaming arm, ending AAA MMO plans and shifting focus to cloud platform Luna.

Destructoid

Amazon steps back from AAA development (and towards AI) amid massive round of job cuts

You guessed it, it's AI's fault.

Cycling Weekly

Stranded on your e-bike? There’s now a rescue service for that

Seattle cyclist launches the AAA for e-bikes you didn’t know you needed

GOBankingRates

The Real Cost of Driving in 2025: Gas, Electric and Hybrid Compared

AAA revealed the average cost to drive a new car in 2025. See how gas, electric and hybrid vehicles compare across popular categories.

Creative Bloq

From EA to Krafton, why game studios are scrambling to master AI

A breakthrough or a breaking point for game development?

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