HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:14:15 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hardware-icon-512-150x150.png HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ 32 32 Onimusha: Way of the Sword is now launching earlier than expected https://hardware.nrgnews.net/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-is-now-launching-earlier-than-expected/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:14:15 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-is-now-launching-earlier-than-expected/ Game releases often involve a delicate dance of promises and timelines, but sometimes, things move faster than expected. In a pleasant surprise for fans of classic action, Capcom has announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword will be arriving three weeks sooner than initially planned. This adjustment means that what was slated for release on […]

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]]> Dragon Age setting creator says AI push is a delusion of the executive class that’s a ‘virulent plague’ on games https://hardware.nrgnews.net/dragon-age-setting-creator-says-ai-push-is-a-delusion-of-the-executive-class-thats-a-virulent-plague-on-games/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:14:15 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/dragon-age-setting-creator-says-ai-push-is-a-delusion-of-the-executive-class-thats-a-virulent-plague-on-games/ The rise of generative artificial intelligence is shaking the foundations of the gaming industry, and some of its most seasoned veterans are sounding the alarm. David Gaider, the legendary BioWare creator known for crafting epic narratives in the Dragon Age universe, has weighed in on this technological tsunami, labeling generative AI a “virulent plague” gripping […]

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]]> IO Interactive’s Project Fantasy is in trouble as relationships “with an external partner” have “come to an end” https://hardware.nrgnews.net/io-interactives-project-fantasy-is-in-trouble-as-relationships-with-an-external-partner-have-come-to-an-end/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:14:47 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/io-interactives-project-fantasy-is-in-trouble-as-relationships-with-an-external-partner-have-come-to-an-end/ The Unfolding of Fantasy: How IO Interactive Navigates Change on Project Fantasy For years, IO Interactive has been building something truly special. Known for crafting unforgettable experiences like 007-and-project-fantasy/” target=”blank”>HITMAN and the iconic 007-and-project-fantasy/” target=”blank”>007 franchise, their focus has recently shifted to an ambitious new venture: Project Fantasy. This long-awaited online fantasy RPG was officially […]

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]]> Quantic Dream’s Star Wars: Eclipse is struggling: ‘We’re understaffed,’ say devs https://hardware.nrgnews.net/quantic-dreams-star-wars-eclipse-is-struggling-were-understaffed-say-devs/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:13:17 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/quantic-dreams-star-wars-eclipse-is-struggling-were-understaffed-say-devs/ Every epic adventure deserves an epic ending, but sometimes the journey to the finish line is blocked by corporate red tape and internal disagreements. The development of Star Wars: Eclipse, once promised with cinematic flair, has recently become a stark reminder of the complex, often fraught realities facing game development studios. While fans eagerly await […]

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]]> Bungie confirms layoffs following final Destiny update https://hardware.nrgnews.net/bungie-confirms-layoffs-following-final-destiny-update/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:20:06 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/bungie-confirms-layoffs-following-final-destiny-update/ The landscape of game development is constantly shifting, but for some studios, the changes come with a seismic jolt. Bungie has officially confirmed that it is undergoing a major downsizing effort, signaling a definitive end to the Destiny 2 development cycle and a significant pivot in the studio’s future strategy. This restructuring follows the release […]

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]]> Insider claims God of War Laufey will likely release in Feb/March next year https://hardware.nrgnews.net/insider-claims-god-of-war-laufey-will-likely-release-in-feb-march-next-year/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:22:13 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/insider-claims-god-of-war-laufey-will-likely-release-in-feb-march-next-year/ The video game industry is currently locked in a high-stakes scheduling game, where major releases are being strategically staggered. As developers and publishers navigate an increasingly competitive landscape, the usual release calendar has become a source of intense speculation, often dictated by the shadow of massive upcoming titles. Recently, there has been a noticeable trend […]

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]]> Tim Sweeney on the future of games, AI, and whether Valve will ever join forces with Epic: ‘It’s now clear that nobody’s going to end up with an absolute monopoly’ https://hardware.nrgnews.net/tim-sweeney-on-the-future-of-games-ai-and-whether-valve-will-ever-join-forces-with-epic-its-now-clear-that-nobodys-going-to-end-up-with-an-absolute-monopoly/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:22:59 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/tim-sweeney-on-the-future-of-games-ai-and-whether-valve-will-ever-join-forces-with-epic-its-now-clear-that-nobodys-going-to-end-up-with-an-absolute-monopoly/ < Credit: PC Gamer

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]]> The founder of Eidos-Montréal says the game industry has been taken over by spreadsheets and lost its soul https://hardware.nrgnews.net/the-founder-of-eidos-montreal-says-the-game-industry-has-been-taken-over-by-spreadsheets-and-lost-its-soul/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:22:28 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/the-founder-of-eidos-montreal-says-the-game-industry-has-been-taken-over-by-spreadsheets-and-lost-its-soul/ The Cyberpunk Console: When Mega-Corps Steer the Game Industry The world of video games is undergoing a profound transformation, moving far beyond a simple hobby into a colossal, high-stakes corporate landscape. As industry figures reflect on this shift, the narrative surrounding game development has taken on a distinctly dystopian, cyberpunk flavor. The reality is that […]

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