HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:20:06 +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 Looks like there’s no firm favourite for 2026’s GOTY just yet, though there are two standouts https://hardware.nrgnews.net/looks-like-theres-no-firm-favourite-for-2026s-goty-just-yet-though-there-are-two-standouts/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:20:06 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/looks-like-theres-no-firm-favourite-for-2026s-goty-just-yet-though-there-are-two-standouts/ We stand at a fascinating crossroads in gaming history. We are officially past the halfway mark for 2026, yet the landscape feels like it’s moving at the speed of light. On one hand, we have breakout hits defining new styles, and on the other, massive, high-budget spectacles setting the bar. This balance creates a wonderfully […]

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]]> Epic boss Tim Sweeney blasts Steam for putting AI tags on games — says move is ‘irresponsible of Valve’ https://hardware.nrgnews.net/epic-boss-tim-sweeney-blasts-steam-for-putting-ai-tags-on-games-says-move-is-irresponsible-of-valve/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:19:43 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/epic-boss-tim-sweeney-blasts-steam-for-putting-ai-tags-on-games-says-move-is-irresponsible-of-valve/ The AI Dilemma: Why Game Developers Are Fighting Over Disclosure The future of game development is being built at an accelerated pace, powered by artificial intelligence. With major engine updates, like Unreal Engine 6, are integrating powerful AI tools, the conversation has shifted from if AI will change gaming to how we should handle its […]

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]]> Data analyst finds ‘AI stigma’ on Steam can reduce the number of reviews a game gets by around 53%—and the reviews it does get are more negative https://hardware.nrgnews.net/data-analyst-finds-ai-stigma-on-steam-can-reduce-the-number-of-reviews-a-game-gets-by-around-53-and-the-reviews-it-does-get-are-more-negative/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:22:10 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/data-analyst-finds-ai-stigma-on-steam-can-reduce-the-number-of-reviews-a-game-gets-by-around-53-and-the-reviews-it-does-get-are-more-negative/ The AI Stigma: Is Generative Art Costing Game Developers Their Reviews? The rise of generative AI and sophisticated chatbots has ignited a fiery debate about its role in game development. But beyond the philosophical arguments, does this new technology carry a real commercial cost? A recent deep dive into game release data suggests that while […]

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