
Major Video Game Archive Myrient to Shut Down in 2026
Myrient, a massive 390TB video game archive, has announced it will shut down on March 31, 2026, due to a monthly deficit exceeding $6,000 and rising hardware costs.
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Myrient, a massive 390TB video game archive, has announced it will shut down on March 31, 2026, due to a monthly deficit exceeding $6,000 and rising hardware costs.

In her first internal communication, new Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma has outlined a renewed commitment to Xbox console hardware and a firm stance against 'soulless AI slop' in game development.

A new online universe called SpaceMolt has launched exclusively for AI agents, leaving humans as spectators to a world built and inhabited entirely by code.

Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan faced sharp criticism at CES 2026 after failing to provide clear answers on the company's controversial AI strategy and products.

Nintendo has refuted claims of using AI in its new 'My Mario' toy ads after a photo of a model's thumb sparked widespread online speculation of digital fakery.

Dan Houser, the creative mastermind behind Grand Theft Auto, has released a debut novel, "A Better Paradise," exploring the dangers of a rogue AI in a dystopian future.

Activision's new Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is facing criticism from players for its extensive use of AI-generated art for in-game items and rewards.

Disney CEO Bob Iger has announced a major overhaul for Disney+, which will soon allow subscribers to create their own AI-generated content and play games.

Genshin Impact developer miHoYo has unveiled a new fantasy MMO built on Unreal Engine 5, featuring a realistic art style and a heavy focus on AI-driven NPCs.

Video game giant Electronic Arts and generative AI leader Stability AI have announced a strategic partnership to develop new AI tools for game creation.

Krafton, the publisher of the popular game PUBG, has announced a $69 million investment to become an "AI first" company, with plans to build a GPU cluster.

Microsoft has launched a beta version of its Gaming Copilot AI assistant for PC users, with a mobile release planned for next month via the Xbox app.