Lords of the Fallen 2 sparks controversy with its revealing female-only armor collection, touted as a response to player demands in a sponsored video featuring YouTuber TheBackgroundNPC. Critics argue it caters to misogynistic demographics, echoing character design comparisons to The Last of Us Part II's Abby. The move backfired, with the announcement ratioed and critics labeling the designs as falling into the "unhorny valley."
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.
