Activision's Secret RPG: New Studio & Sledgehammer Involved
Activision is developing a major new RPG through its Polish studio Elsewhere Entertainment, with Sledgehammer Games also reportedly working on a role-playing project.
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Microsoft Emergency Update Fixes Outlook Bug
Microsoft has released an out-of-band emergency update for Windows 11 to resolve a critical bug causing Outlook crashes and cloud storage failures for millions of users.
Monster Hunter Wilds Sales Lag Behind Older Titles
Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds continues to underperform in sales compared to older games like Monster Hunter Rise, despite recent updates and a strong initial launch.
Tech Workers Petition CEOs to Remove ICE from Cities
Over 800 US tech employees sign petition urging CEOs to demand Trump administration withdraw ICE agents from cities and cancel contracts following Minneapolis incident.
AI's Global Ambitions: Davos Visions and Silicon Valley Drama
Tech CEOs at Davos outlined AI's world domination plans while Silicon Valley startups with minimal products attract billions in investment. Tesla's autonomous vehicle expansion in Texas highlights regulatory contrasts.
AI Boss Warns of 'Civilisational Challenge' from Technology
Dario Amodei of Anthropic issues stark warning about AI's imminent risks, questioning humanity's readiness for powerful systems that could reshape society within years.
Sony & Nintendo February 2026 Showcase Rumours
Industry insiders suggest Sony will host a State of Play in February 2026, potentially alongside a Nintendo Direct. Rumours point to reveals for God of War spin-offs and PlayStation exclusives.
Nintendo Switch Online Leak Spots GameCube Classics
A Walmart promotional image appears to confirm Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Pikmin 2 are joining Nintendo Switch Online's GameCube library soon, ahead of any official announcement.
Just Eat AI Assistant Fights Menu Anxiety
Just Eat introduces an AI voice assistant in its UK app to help customers overcome choice overload by providing personalised food recommendations through conversational interaction.
Big Tech Earnings: AI Bets Face Market Test
This week's earnings from Meta, Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla will test whether massive AI investments can deliver sustainable profits amid regulatory pressures and market expectations.
Channel 4 Backs Chip Wealth App with £17m Funding
Channel 4 Ventures has invested £17m in UK wealth app Chip, combining media-for-equity with retail crowdfunding to fuel a major TV advertising campaign and product expansion.
OpenAI's Real Target: Structural Business Dependency
OpenAI is pivoting from monetising ChatGPT prompts to creating structural dependency through enterprise partnerships and value-sharing models on commercial breakthroughs, reshaping business AI adoption.
Newsom Accuses TikTok of Suppressing Anti-Trump Content
California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a review into TikTok, alleging the platform suppressed content critical of Donald Trump, despite TikTok blaming a systems failure.
Best Ubisoft Games of the Last 40 Years
Explore the greatest Ubisoft games over four decades, from Assassin's Creed to ZombiU, highlighting the publisher's legacy amid current challenges.
Survival Horror Debate: Resident Evil vs Silent Hill vs Alien
GameCentral readers discuss the best survival horror franchises, with Resident Evil Requiem preview sparking debate about the genre's future and varied offerings.
Jackery 300D Review: Compact Power Station Value
The Jackery Explorer 300D portable power station delivers efficient DC power for laptops, phones, and tech on the move at an unexpectedly affordable price point.
Highguard Devs Blame Game Awards Slot for Backlash
Wildlight Entertainment explains how their Game Awards reveal trailer and closing slot led to negative reception for their new shooter Highguard, originally planned as a shadow drop.
GTA 6 Digital-Only Launch Rumoured to Stop Leaks
Rockstar Games might release GTA 6 digitally first to avoid spoilers, with physical copies potentially delayed until 2027, according to insider reports.
Google Settles $68m Privacy Lawsuit Over Voice Assistant
Google has agreed to pay $68 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging its voice assistant illegally recorded private conversations for targeted advertising.
Nintendo Direct This Week for Tomodachi Life Sequel
Nintendo announces a 20-minute Direct presentation for Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream this Thursday, while insiders suggest a broader February Direct is imminent.
Govee Floor Lamp 2 Review: Smart RGB Lighting
Review of the Govee Floor Lamp 2, an app-controlled RGB floor lamp with Matter support, offering colourful effects and warm white lighting for smart home setups.
Meta WhatsApp Probe and Teen AI Ban Before Earnings
Ofcom investigates WhatsApp's data handling as Meta suspends AI chatbots for teens globally, creating regulatory pressure ahead of quarterly results.
Watch Dogs Future Debated by Insiders After Ubisoft Changes
Gaming insiders dispute whether the Watch Dogs franchise is 'completely dead' following Ubisoft's restructuring, with conflicting reports about potential projects keeping the IP alive.
Synthesia's Valuation Doubles to $4bn in Funding Round
Synthesia, a British AI startup creating digital avatars, has nearly doubled its valuation to $4bn after a $200m funding round led by Google Ventures, with 70% of FTSE 100 companies as clients.
Fintechs Warned: Avoid Early IPO Trap
Top London venture capital investor James Codling cautions fintech firms against premature IPOs, highlighting past disasters and urging companies to strengthen business models first.
UK to Use National Archives and Met Office Data for AI
The UK government plans to license data from institutions like the National Archives and Met Office for AI tools, aiming to help businesses and councils with legal and weather insights.
Call Of Duty vs Battlefield: Gaming Community Weighs In
Readers discuss Call Of Duty's declining popularity against Battlefield's rise, co-op game recommendations for parents, and concerns about Fable's reboot in this week's gaming inbox.
Sam Altman's Make-or-Break Year at OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faces a critical year as he seeks to transform his AI vision into reality through massive investment, political lobbying, and personal ventures.
PlayStation 5: The Last Console I'll Ever Need?
A reader argues that the PlayStation 5 is so advanced and sufficient that there's no need for a PlayStation 6, citing delays and lack of compelling new tech.
48 Million Gmail Passwords Exposed in Database Leak
A criminal database containing 48 million Gmail usernames and passwords, plus millions from Facebook and Instagram, was publicly accessible for a month before removal.
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