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Larian's Michael Douse Criticizes Elon Musk's AI Game Development Plans — NeonLightsMedia Larian Studios' publishing director Michael Douse pushes back on Elon Musk's AI-driven game plans, calling it another 'cash grab' and citing a lack of vision in the industry.

Larian Publisher to Elon Musk: Keep Your AI-Generated "Cash Grab" Out of Our Industry

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#baldursgate #gamedev #gaming #pcgaming #ai

Silent Hill Future Leaks: SH2 on PS Plus, Xbox Port, SH1 Remake, and Townfall Details — NeonLightsMedia Leaks reveal Silent Hill 2 Remake is coming to PS Plus Extra, with an Xbox version, DLC, and a PS5 Pro patch on the way. Plus, new details on Townfall and SH1 Remake.

The Fog Is Clearing, and Konami’s Entire Silent Hill Master Plan Is Spilling Out

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#Silenthill #gaming #gamer #gamedev #horror #playstation

KurtJMac Reaches Minecraft's Far Lands After 14-Year Journey — NeonLightsMedia After 14 years and over 800 episodes, streamer KurtJMac has finally completed his 'Far Lands or Bust' journey, reaching Minecraft's legendary world edge.

The Longest Walk in Gaming History is Finally Over

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#minecraft #gaming #gamer #gamedev #pcgaming

ASKA Early Access Review: A Deep, Addictive, and Flawed Viking Survival Sim — NeonLightsMedia ASKA promises a Viking survival adventure but delivers a punishing, grind-heavy village management sim. Is it worth the stress? An in-depth Early Access review.

ASKA Review: A Viking Village Sim That's More Work Than a Real Job

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#gamedev #viking #vikings #review #game #gaming #games #indiegame

Hollywood Animal Early Access Review: A Deep, Addictive, and Flawed Tycoon — NeonLightsMedia My Early Access review of Hollywood Animal. It's a brilliant, ambitious, and deeply flawed studio tycoon game that is as addictive as it is frustrating.

Hollywood Animal Review: My Descent from Studio Mogul to Depraved Monster

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#gamedev #viking #vikings #review #game #gaming #games #indiegame

The 9 Best Photorealistic PC Games of 2025 to Push Your New GPU to the Limit — NeonLightsMedia You just spent a fortune on a new 5090 or high-end rig. Here are the 10 most breathtakingly realistic PC games to make that investment feel worth it.

So You Bought a Monster PC. Now What the Hell Do You Play?

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#gamedev #rtx #gpu #5080 #5090 #graphics #game #gaming #games

Megabonk: 100% Achievement Guide to All 102 Achievements — NeonLightsMedia The only guide you'll ever need to get all 102 achievements in Megabonk, from the easy unlocks to the soul-crushing final challenges and grinds.

Your Guide to 100% Misery: The Complete Megabonk Achievement Guide

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#megabonk #gaming #game #pcgaming #guide

Next-Gen Xbox Console Plans Reportedly Halted, Microsoft Pivots to Software — NeonLightsMedia A new report from a verified insider claims Microsoft's next-gen Xbox hardware plans are "up in the air" as retailers begin to drop the console from shelves.

The Death of the Xbox: Hardware Plans Are "Up in the Air" as Retailers Bail

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#xbox #gamepass #gaming #gamingnews #xboxseriesx

Nintendo Denies Lobbying Against Generative AI, Retracts Report — NeonLightsMedia In a surprise move, Nintendo has issued a formal denial of the report that it was lobbying against generative AI, dashing the hopes of artists and creators.

Well, That Was Fun While It Lasted: Nintendo Denies Being the Good Guy

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#nintendo #ai #gaming #gamingnews #nintendoswitch

Ghost of Yotei: 10 Essential Beginner's Tips and Tricks Guide — NeonLightsMedia An essential guide to Ghost of Yotei. Learn the 10 best tips for combat, exploration, skills, and making money to survive the brutal world of Ezo.

10 Ghost of Yotei Tips to Stop You From Dying Constantly

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#GhostOfYotei #ps5 #playstation #gaming

Nintendo Lobbying Japanese Government Against Generative AI to Protect IP — NeonLightsMedia A report from a Japanese politician reveals Nintendo is avoiding generative AI and lobbying the government for stricter regulations to protect its valuable IP.

Nintendo and I Finally Agree on Something, and It's That AI Sucks

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#ai #nintendo #gaming #switch #nintendoswitch

Red Dead Redemption 2 Enhanced Edition Rumored After Steam Page Update — NeonLightsMedia Rockstar Games has updated the Red Dead Redemption 2 Steam page for the first time in years, sparking intense speculation about a next-gen enhanced edition.

Here We Go Again: Rockstar Farts in a Crowded Room and Everyone Thinks It’s a Red Dead 2 Remaster

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#gta #reddeadredemption #rd2 #gaming #gamingnews

Report: Call of Duty on Game Pass Cost Xbox Over $300 Million in Sales — NeonLightsMedia A new report reveals the devastating financial impact of putting Call of Duty on Game Pass, explaining the recent price hike, layoffs, and a company in crisis mode.

The Smoking Gun: We Finally Know Why Microsoft Blew Up Game Pass

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#callofduty #xbox #gamepass #cod #gaming #gamingnews

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles - Essential Beginner's Guide & Tips — NeonLightsMedia An essential guide to Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles with tips on jobs, grinding, stats, and building a strong party from the very beginning.

Stop Getting Your Ass Kicked in Final Fantasy Tactics: A Guide to Not Sucking

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#finalfantasy #gaming #games #finalfantasytactics

Megabonk: How to Unlock All 29 Weapons (Complete Guide) — NeonLightsMedia A complete guide on how to unlock all 29 weapons in the roguelike indie game Megabonk, from the Revolver and Katana to the Corrupted Sword.

Your Guide to Becoming a God of Bonk: How to Get Every Weapon in Megabonk

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#megabonk #gamingnews #guide #gaming

Microsoft Testing Free Ad-Supported Xbox Cloud Gaming Tier — NeonLightsMedia Microsoft is reportedly testing a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming with session limits, just days after a massive price hike for Game Pass Ultimate.

After Gutting Game Pass, Microsoft's Next Brilliant Idea Is... cloudgaming with Ads

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#xbox #gamepass #gamingnews #cloudgaming #gaming

Red Chaos - The Strict Order Early Access Review (C&C Inspired RTS) — NeonLightsMedia An in-depth Early Access review of Red Chaos - The Strict Order. Does this Command & Conquer-inspired RTS bring back the glory days or is it just a buggy nostalgia trip?

Red Chaos Review: They Don't Make 'Em Like This Anymore, For Better and For Worse

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#rts #pcgaming #gaming #pcgamer #gamingreview

Xbox Removes Call of Duty Discount for Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers — NeonLightsMedia After a 50% price hike, Microsoft has been caught quietly removing the 10% discount on Call of Duty Points for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.

Kicking You While You're Down: Xbox Quietly Guts CoD Benefits After Game Pass Price Hike

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#callofduty #cod #xbox #gamepass #gamingnews #gaming

Starbreeze Lays Off Staff, Cancels D&D Game to Focus on Failing Payday 3 — NeonLightsMedia Payday developer Starbreeze has laid off dozens of employees and canceled its upcoming Dungeons & Dragons game to double down on the underperforming Payday 3.

Starbreeze Sacrifices a D&D Game to Save the Sinking Corpse of Payday 3

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#gamingnews #gaming #payday3 #gamedev #games

Disco Elysium Devs Unionise After Layoffs and Controversy at ZA/UM — NeonLightsMedia Staff at ZA/UM, the studio behind Disco Elysium, have unionized as the "Workers' Alliance" in a bid to secure their future after a turbulent few years of layoffs and public drama.

After Years of Chaos, the Workers of Disco Elysium Are Finally Seizing the Means of Production

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#gaming #gamingnews #union #disocelysium #gamedev

Opinion: Why the Xbox Game Pass Price Hike is a Good Reason to Quit — NeonLightsMedia The "best deal in gaming" is dead. Microsoft's Game Pass price hike should be a wake-up call to escape the subscription treadmill for good.

Goodbye, Game Pass: Why Microsoft's Greed should be your Moment of Clarity

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#xbox #xboxgamepass #gamepass #gamingnews #gaming

Tokyo Xtreme Racer 2025: Complete Wanderer Guide — NeonLightsMedia The complete guide to finding and defeating every Wanderer in Tokyo Xtreme Racer 2025. All requirements, car lists, and tips you'll need.

Tokyo Xtreme Racer's Wanderers Are a Pain in the Ass. Here's How to Beat Them.

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#gamingnews #gaming #games #txr #gamedev #guide #TokyoXtremeRacer

Xbox Game Pass Price Increase to $29.99 Causes Player Boycott — NeonLightsMedia Microsoft's 50% price hike for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has led to mass cancellations, calls for a boycott, and even crashed their own website.

The Bill Comes Due: Game Pass Price Hike Sparks Mass Cancellations and a Website Meltdown

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#gamingnews #gaming #games #gamedev #gamepass #xbox #pcgamepass

CloverPit Review: An Addictive Roguelike Slot Machine from Hell — NeonLightsMedia A deep-dive review of CloverPit, the roguelike slot machine horror game. Is its addictive gameplay loop and grim atmosphere worth the descent into madness?

CLOVERPIT REVIEW: My Soul for One More Spin

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I'm trapped in a rusty cell with a slot machine that wants me dead, and I can't stop pulling the lever. CloverPit is my new favorite addiction.
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#gamingnews #gaming #games #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev

Battlefield 6: Release Date, Campaign, Multiplayer, and All Leaks — NeonLightsMedia With just nine days until launch, here's everything you need to know about Battlefield 6, from its singleplayer campaign and return to classes to the Phantom Edition.

Battlefield Is Back From The Dead: Everything We Know About Battlefield 6

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#gamingnews #gaming #games #gamedev #bf6 #battlefield #battlefield6

Roblox Criticized for 'Sensitive Issues' Label by Advocacy Groups — NeonLightsMedia In its latest genius move, Roblox has decided that fundamental human rights are "sensitive issues" up for debate. Advocacy groups are, to put it mildly, not pleased.

Roblox Thinks Human Rights are a "Sensitive Issue," and People are Pissed

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#gamingnews #gaming #games #roblox #gamedev

Prototype Gets Surprise Steam Update, Breaking Mods and Hinting at a Remaster — NeonLightsMedia A surprise update for the 16-year-old game Prototype broke essential mods, but dataminers found updated credits pointing to a potential remaster from Iron Galaxy.

Prototype Gets Surprise Steam Update, Breaking Mods and Hinting at a Remaster

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#gamingnews #gaming #games #prototype #gamedev #activision #steam

BioWare Staff Fear Studio Closure Following EA Sale — NeonLightsMedia With EA's massive $55 billion sale to private investors, staff at a struggling BioWare are reportedly preparing for the worst as the studio's future hangs by a thread.

The Vultures Are Circling: BioWare Staff Brace For The End

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#gaming #games #bioware #massefect #economy #gamedev #ea

CloverPit 999 Ending Guide: How to Unlock the Secret Ending — NeonLightsMedia A step-by-step guide to unlocking the secret 999 ending. Learn how to get the corpse pieces, handle the red phone calls, and achieve Ascension.

CloverPit - How to Ditch Satan and Get Rich: The Secret 999 Ending Guide

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#gaming #games #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev

Another One Bites the Dust: Avalanche Gets Gutted After Xbox Cans Contraband — NeonLightsMedia Four years of silence, a cancelled Xbox exclusive, and now mass layoffs. The Contraband saga comes to a predictable, and tragic, end for Avalanche Studios.

Another One Bites the Dust: Avalanche Gets Gutted After Xbox Cans Contraband

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#gamingnews #gaming #games #gamedev