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Microsoft warns AI agents "can't be trusted" as adoption grows
A new security update from Microsoft claims that AI agents can no longer be trusted. And although new measures are being put into place to safeguard against rogue agents, there's a certain dissonance between Microsoft's mega AI push and the warnings it's doling out.
Marvel’s Wolverine Proves You Shouldn’t Always Trust What You See On Social Media
Despite mixed reviews and lukewarm player reception, Marvel's Wolverine has done surprisingly well on the sales chart and set a new record for Sony. New data shared by Circana shows Marvel’s Wolverine debuted as September's best-selling game, delivering the highest launch-month dollar sales for a...
BioWare's Closure Has Frustrated Gaming's Biggest Names
The studio's sudden closure followed Saudi Arabia's acquisition of EA.
Battlefield 6 admits its latest cosmetics missed a quality bar, but won’t fess up to suspected gen AI use
Whenever Battlefield 6 enters our headlines, it’s usually for some pretty frustrating reasons, such as the stealth removal of game modes or when Electronic Arts’ CEO pocketed a cool $38M while devs for the successful shooter got pink slips. That trend continues today, as some of the game’s most...
There are a lot of things to like about Stranger Than Heaven, but its multi-person combat isn’t one
HANDS-ON: The Like A Dragon studio's new epic delivers style, but also some frustration
Rustown launches June 30, 2027 for Xbox Series, PC
Post-apocalyptic story-driven stealth adventure game Rustown will launch for Xbox Series and PC via Steam …
I have neither the budget nor the inclination for a crystal encrusted RTX 5090, but Galax is releasing one anyway
These stones ain't no friends of mine.
Steam Next Fest Generative AI Usage Jumps To 36 Percent
In February, we reported that Steam users were frustrated by the growing use of AI-generated artwork at Steam Next Fest. A few months later, it was confirmed that almost 20 percent of games in June's Steam Next Fest used some form of generative AI in their creation.
Forget Rocketeers: My biggest Nemesis in ARC Raiders is a goddamn cat bed
The walls of my outpost in ARC Raiders are laden with some of the game’s deadliest guns. I have cupboards filled with the most expensive trinkets in the Rust Belt. My wallet weighs heavy with hundreds of thousands of coins in hand and another million worth of trinkets. And I still can’t find a...
Bloodborne's Most Frustrating Feature Makes Dark Souls Feel Too Safe
For a lot of people, Bloodborne is held back from greatest because of a single mechanic, which actually elevates its horror elements, in some ways.
One Shots: Charting the best course forward
When you’re at a crossroads in life, it’s best to pause, take stock, and chart a strong course forward. In the event you have no idea where to go, nod decisively and start walking in a random direction as if you know what you’re doing. Trust me, it’ll pay off. Or you’ll end up in […]
Metal band Genitorturers allegedly claims a Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines remake is coming, getting a dozen crusty nerds way too worked up
This one is thin, man, but it has to do with one of my favorite games of all time, while the circumstances of the rumor are just kind of neat and weird, even if it turns out to be nothing. User Few_Interview8222 on the Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines subreddit reported back from a...
Metal band Genitorturers allegedly claims a Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines remake is coming, getting a dozen crusty nerds way too worked up
I'm one of a dozen crusty nerds.
D&D’s Arcana Unleashed Officially Fixes One of the Game’s Most Frustrating Problems
One of the most eye-catching new systems in Arcana Unleashed outlines how to let magic items grow with your players.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Is Finally Fixing One Of Its Most Frustrating Features
Alongside slowing its release cadence, trading and immersive cards are also getting improvements
When will Modern Warfare 4 be on Game Pass?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (2026) will not be on Xbox Game Pass at launch, which may came as a point of frustration to those COD fans who were hoping that the company's involvement with Microsoft would mean a day-one Game Pass availability. However, that doesn't mean that it's not coming at...
"We f***ed up:" Bulkhead admits Wardogs Season 2 "got a few things wrong"
Bulkhead acknowledges player frustrations with both the Blue Team bonus and rapid Driver progression in Wardogs Season 2, detailing fixes.
Smart HDR Manager Is A Free, Open-Source Windows Utility That Automatically Switches HDR On & Off For Games, YouTube Videos, And More
Windows High Dynamic Range (HDR) management has long been a source of frustration for PC gamers, particularly those using OLED monitors. While HDR can significantly improve the visual experience in supported games and videos, leaving it enabled permanently isn't always ideal, especially when...
The Best PC VR Demos Out Now Ahead Of Steam Next Fest
Multiple notable PC VR demos have recently dropped on Steam ahead of next week's Next Fest, including Rustmourne, The Rifted Skies, and RAID VR.
Phantom Blade Zero Composer Made Some Boss Fight Music Before the Boss Was Designed
Composer Caisheng Bo has revealed that creative director "Soulframe" Liang had incredible amounts of trust in him to create the music.
After Valve was criticized, devs back Steam's refund policy by creating 2-hour game Refund This Game
Over the summer, a bubble of discourse centered around one developer – Mateo Covic of Paddle Paddle Paddle fame – and his frustrations with Steam's two-hour refund window saw countless players and developers interrogate Valve's policy. Lots of people, including Covic himself, said they remain "100%...
RPGs Where A Trusted Ally Eventually Turns Into Your Enemy
Some RPGs make it difficult to know who to trust, especially when the people fighting alongside you stab you in the back.
Modern Warfare 4 Is Continuing One of Call of Duty's Most Frustrating Trends
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has just revealed that it's going to continue a particularly frustrating trend of the series' modern entries.
Over the Hill review: "The single most stressful game I’ve played in years and I think it hates me"
Slow, laborious, and frequently frustrating
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