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Two Point Museum's latest "Arty Facts" DLC introduces a buildable Art Studio where players can create over 250 million unique artworks without any generative AI. This expansion, priced at $10/£10 with a 10% discount until May 14, also adds 27 new art exhibits, interactive displays, and a new Museum location, Undee Docks. Players can now craft Paintings, Portraits, and Sculptures with varied materials and styles, enhancing the game's management sim depth.
Darkest Dungeon's studio, Red Hook, has decided against using AI to replicate the voice of late narrator Wayne June, despite his pre-passing permission. The decision highlights the importance of human performance in gaming. Red Hook's stance has been met with widespread community approval.
Darkest Dungeon's developer, Red Hook Studios, has pledged never to use AI to replicate the voice of late narrator Wayne June, who passed away in January 2025. This decision underscores the studio's commitment to preserving June's legacy. The voice actor's iconic narration was integral to the game's charm since its 2016 release and its 2023 sequel.
Tim Cain, co-creator of Fallout, revealed Time Walker, a proposed first-person time-travel RPG where players could assassinate historical figures, create paradoxes, and navigate 15 different time periods. This ambitious project, discussed on Cain's YouTube channel, was never developed beyond a pitch. The game's unique mechanics and open-ended skill tree would have offered a fresh take on the RPG genre.
In a surprising turn of events, a dedicated Bully player's pacifist playthrough quest has led to the discovery of a glitch, enabling the use of the previously inaccessible rifle in free roam for the first time since the game's 2006 release. This exploit, shared by content creator JustGarrison on YouTube, reveals the rifle's hidden functionality, sparking intrigue about its development intentions. The discovery sheds new light on Bully's design choices, especially considering the controversy surrounding Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas at the time.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 continues its box office reign, crossing $400 million globally in its second weekend, with $433.2 million worldwide. Mortal Kombat II, despite a promising start with a $63 million global opening weekend, faces an uphill climb to profitability given its $80 million production cost. The Devil Wears Prada 2's success underscores its broad appeal, outperforming Mortal Kombat II in both domestic and international markets.
Guerrilla Games co-founder Arjan Brussee is developing "The Immensive Engine", a European alternative to Unreal and Unity, tailored to European guidelines and integrated with AI from the ground up. This engine promises to provide more choice for studios seeking non-US based development solutions. By leveraging AI, it aims to streamline development processes, potentially reducing the workload equivalent of ten to fifteen people with a smartly designed AI framework.
Gamble With Your Friends, a unique blend of friendslop and gambling roguelike, has surpassed 1 million copies sold in just one week. This indie title from newcomer Team Gwyf, published by Tenstack, has tapped into the market's hunger for innovative, small-scale co-op games. Its success signals a growing trend of indie studios carving out market share with fresh ideas.
Warner Bros. Games has quietly added Denuvo DRM to Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, sparking backlash from PC players concerned about performance impacts. The move, just weeks before the game's May 22, 2026, launch, exacerbates existing worries over the title's steep system requirements. PC gamers are already hesitant, with some vowing to wait for fixes and discounts.
Akane-banashi, based on the manga of the same name, transforms traditional Japanese rakugo storytelling into a thrilling anime, despite the art form's seemingly outdated nature. By framing performances as intense, strategic battles, the show captivates audiences. Led by the magnetic protagonist Akane Osaki, it offers a unique, internally driven narrative that makes it Spring's best overlooked series.
