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Microsoft has abruptly ended its Gaming Copilot AI project for Xbox, less than two months after its unveiling, due to strong negative feedback from gamers. The move is part of new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's efforts to "win back fans" and realign the platform's focus. Despite this, Xbox isn't abandoning AI entirely, with features like AutoSR still in development.
Masters of Albion, the upcoming god game from 22cans, has been marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck despite the developer's assurance of full optimisation for handheld play. Performance issues, including inconsistent fps rates, led to the Unsupported badge. The game's mixed performance on Steam Deck raises questions about Valve's verification criteria.
Microsoft's new Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, halts development of Copilot, an AI chatbot intended for Xbox consoles, as part of a broader strategic realignment. The move follows an internal leadership shift and signals a focus on core, community-driven initiatives. Copilot's cancellation comes despite previous plans for a console rollout later this year.
Hokum director Damian McCarthy expresses regrets over his debut film Caveat, citing rushed scriptwriting due to budget constraints. Despite its success and enduring scare factor, McCarthy wishes for another chance to refine it. His reflections offer insight into the evolution of his directing style, evident in subsequent films like Oddity and Hokum.
James Cameron contemplates converting his 1986 sci-fi classic Aliens to 3D, leveraging advanced depth mapping tools. This move, if realized, would offer a new cinematic experience for the evergreen film's enduring fanbase. Cameron's affinity for 3D, previously showcased in Avatar, drives this consideration.
Saros, the spiritual successor to Returnal, sparks debate among fans over its difficulty level, with some finding it too easy and others too hard. The game's Carcosan Modifiers aim to balance accessibility and challenge. Despite mixed opinions, the community remains supportive of struggling players.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a spiritual successor to BioWare's Knights of the Old Republic series, is being developed by Arcanaut Studios, a team predominantly composed of former BioWare developers. Led by Casey Hudson, project director of the original KotOR and Mass Effect series, the studio's leadership includes several veterans of BioWare's iconic franchises. This reunion of talent promises a deep understanding of the series' roots.
A dedicated GTA 6 fan, JalapenoPoppers24, has spent three months analyzing planetary positions of all Rockstar trailer drops since 2007 to predict Trailer 3's release. According to their unique method, Trailer 3 is set to drop on May 14, 2026, at 11am EDT. This prediction comes as marketing for GTA 6, launching November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, is expected to ramp up this summer.
Bank of America analyst Omar Dessouky suggests that raising Grand Theft Auto 6's price point above the standard could beneficially impact the entire gaming industry. This stance is met with skepticism, citing the industry's history and the potential for harmful price inflation. GTA 6 is scheduled for release on November 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and later for PC.
Xbox boss Asha Sharma announces a significant leadership reshuffle, bringing in former Microsoft AI colleagues to accelerate Xbox's growth. As part of this shift, Microsoft stops development of Gaming Copilot on console, citing the need to retire non-aligned features. The move aims to address player and developer friction amid declining gaming revenue.
