Twitch, owned by Amazon, admitted on August 12, 2026, that it had automatically opted all users into training Amazon's generative AI models on their content, with an opt-out toggle added only after cr…
Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch denied that the company replaced lead writer Stella Sacco with ChatGPT on the upcoming game Rideshare "Stimulator," saying she was replaced by a more talented write…
Saber Interactive has denied replacing a writer with ChatGPT on its upcoming driving game Rideshare Stimulator, following allegations from former lead writer Stella Sacco that she was removed from the…
Saber Interactive denied allegations that it replaced lead writer Stella Sacco with ChatGPT on its upcoming driving sim Rideshare 'Stimulator', but confirmed the game uses generative AI in other areas…
AI companies are anonymously buying millions of books through middleman services to train large language models, then destroying the books to avoid negative headlines, according to a report from PC Ga…
A PC Gamer article asks readers how they feel about AI-generated videogame music, prompting discussion on the use of artificial intelligence in game soundtracks.…
Seed, an MMO life sim from Klang Games, uses AI-powered avatars that deliver poor chatbot dialogue, shattering immersion for players. The game's reliance on generative AI for NPC conversations results…
PC ports of old console games have become a new battleground for AI-driven 'vibe coding,' where developers use generative AI to quickly produce unofficial ports, raising concerns about quality and leg…
PC Gamer reviewed the Geekom A9 Max AI AMD Mini PC, a compact desktop powered by AMD's latest AI-capable processors. The review highlights its performance for gaming and productivity, noting its small…
The Godot Foundation will no longer accept AI-authored code or agent-submitted pull requests after maintainers were overwhelmed by low-effort submissions. The new policy requires all contributions to …
The Godot Foundation announced on 30 June 2026 it is updating its contribution policies to ban autonomous AI agent use and "vibe coding," prohibit AI from generating substantial code, and require huma…
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Valve's decision to require AI disclosure labels on Steam games, calling it "really irresponsible" and arguing it harms developers by stigmatizing productivity to…
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney called Valve's mandatory generative AI disclosure for Steam games 'irresponsible,' arguing it stigmatizes developers and harms their chances of success. In a PC Gamer interv…
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Valve's mandatory AI disclosure tags for the Steam storefront, calling the requirement "irresponsible" and arguing it harms game developers. Valve updated its pol…
Steam Next Fest's top-played demos include only one game with an AI disclosure out of over 500, raising questions about developer transparency and compliance with Steam's AI policies.…
Chris Person's quote 'I love the computer' on the Aftermath Podcast sparked a personal reflection on the author's lifelong passion for computers, from an early encounter with an IBM 486 DX6 in the 199…
More than 300 games were released on Steam last week, with 120 of them including AI disclosures, reflecting the growing use of AI in game development.…
Arm demonstrated its neural technologies for mobile phone gaming with a ray-traced demo, showcasing an alternative chip for handheld gaming PCs beyond AMD or Intel. The presentation highlighted the po…
A new AI machine operates without requiring a nuclear power station, offering a potential solution to the ongoing memory crisis in computing. The system's energy-efficient design points toward a more …
Nvidia used Computex 2025 to pitch a "reinvention of the PC" centered on AI capabilities, but the company's messaging may have misjudged the audience's readiness for such a shift. The chipmaker's visi…