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Steam Deck Finds New Life as a Tool for Testing Mars Rovers
Valve's handheld PC is being utilized by Airbus scientists for controlling robotic prototypes.
The Blood of Dawnwalker's Budget Puts it in Double-A Territory
Rebel Wolves' dark fantasy RPG cost $40 million, significantly less than many triple-A titles.
Microsoft Patents System for In-Game Ads During Game Downtime
The technology could enable advertisements to be shown during loading screens or end-of-round segments on PC and Xbox.

Warcraft 3 Modding Forum Set to Archive After 27 Years
A long-standing hub for Warcraft 3 modifications will cease operations but remain accessible.
Disney Plus Premium Tier Now Permitting Ads
A revised subscriber agreement indicates ads may now appear across all Disney Plus plans.
Gabe Newell's 2013 Advice on Player Agency Still Resonates
Valve's co-founder recalled an 'Ultima Online' incident to illustrate the value of player-driven emergent storytelling.
Why Japanese Game Developers Are Less Affected by Layoffs, According to an Industry Expert
Smaller teams, less executive compensation, and a resistance to live-service trends contribute to greater job stability in Japan's gaming sector.
Microsoft Executive Foresaw AI 'Doom Loops' Threatening Internet's Economic Foundation
Unsealed court documents reveal internal concerns at Microsoft regarding AI scraping's impact on content creators.

Japanese Game Developers Rapidly Embrace AI, Contrasting With North American Skepticism
New survey data reveals over 85% of Japanese studios are using AI tools, significantly outpacing their North American counterparts who remain wary of the technology's impact.