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Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 facial animation tech shown at State of Unreal 2023
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming During State of Unreal 2023 showcase, developer Ninja Theory showed off new facial animation technology being used in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2.

Is Sony asking for PlayStation VR support as a concession in the Xbox-Activision deal?
By Jez Corden published
Call of Duty VR? A footnote in the most recent regulatory filings with the UK CMA may hint at Sony's ideal outcome for the big Microsoft Xbox-Activision merger.

Valve reveals Counter-Strike 2, launching later in Summer 2023
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Valve officially unveiled Counter-Strike 2 with new videos talking about improvements made to the maps and gameplay using Source 2.

Microsoft Loop brings together all of Microsoft 365 into shared workspaces, and it's available in preview
By Sean Endicott published
In the Loop Microsoft Loop is now available in preview. The service brings together Microsoft 365 content into workspaces and projects that be shared easily.

Xbox going green(er) with new sustainability toolkit for game devs
By Rebecca Spear published
Xbox Green Xbox is the first gaming console platform to release dedicated energy consumption and carbon emissions measurement tools, to help developers reduce energy usage.

Redfall developer Arkane is working to remove the always online requirement
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Redfall is an always online game, but according to Arkane Studios, the team is looking into disabling that requirement.

Windows 11 Snipping Tool can leak vulnerable information you cropped out
By Sean Endicott published
Security issue The aCropalypse is here for Windows 11.

Google Bard says it's 'already shut down' in obvious mistake, and now Bing Chat agrees
By Sean Endicott last updated
Oopsy Google Bard launched in public preview yesterday. Unfortunately for Google, the chatbot claims that it has already been shut down, even though it hasn't.
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