Following OpenAI’s announcement to introduce ads in ChatGPT, Anthropic is positioning itself as a clear alternative with a satirical ad campaign. In four short videos, the company pokes fun at AI conversations interrupted by advertisements, while promising to keep its assistant, Claude, ad-free in the long term.

Deal | Hard West 2 delivers turn-based tactics in a distinctive horror western setting and is currently available at its lowest price ever on Steam. An 80% discount brings it down to just under $6 until February 19.

The Ubisoft internal town hall was intended to ease growing concerns within the company through a Q&A session. According to Insider Gaming and internal sources, the leadership team led by CEO Yves Guillemot may have instead deepened the uncertainty.

Kingdom Come director Daniel Vávra considers generative AI an unstoppable force in the film and gaming industries. As evidence, he points to a fan-made AI trailer that was created quickly and with minimal effort, which he says clearly shows why AI will be unavoidable in the future.

Deal | YouTuber Markiplier has turned the horror game Iron Lung – in which players navigate a sea of blood aboard a creaking submarine – into a feature film that is now playing in theaters. Meanwhile, the game itself is available on Steam at its lowest price to date.

Deal | Heretical is a brutal, roguelike-infused action RPG built for fans of tough, unforgiving challenges. Until February 11, it is available on Steam at its lowest price yet – just under $9 with a 40% discount.

Unitree’s humanoid robot G1 has reportedly completed a grueling endurance test, taking more than 130,000 steps in temperatures below -40 °F (-40 °C) to carve the Olympic Winter Games logo into the snow.

Following a turbulent transition from Overwatch to Overwatch 2, Blizzard is set to make a fresh start in 2026. With the launch of The Reign of Talon on February 10, the game will revert to the name Overwatch and introduce a new wave of content.

Following a turbulent transition from Overwatch to Overwatch 2, Blizzard is set to make a fresh start in 2026. With the launch of The Reign of Talon on February 10, the game will revert to the name Overwatch and introduce a new wave of content.

The French Ubisoft union is holding CEO Yves Guillemot responsible for the company’s ongoing crisis and is now calling for his resignation. In an unusually blunt move, the union is also demanding the replacement of the entire leadership team.

Deal | Released last year, Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition refreshed the 2002 strategy classic with visual upgrades and new gameplay elements, earning very positive reviews. It is now available at a new all-time low of around $14 following a 30% discount.

As Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick recently clarified in an interview, generative AI is not being used in the development of GTA 6. However, the company is not turning its back on artificial intelligence altogether.

Deal | In 2025, DOOM: The Dark Ages took the iconic shooter series into dark fantasy territory for the first time and was met with praise from both players and critics. The first-person shooter is now available on Steam with a 67% discount – the deepest price cut to date.

A newly discovered strategy is shaking up the GTA: San Andreas speedrunning scene. Until now, runs were believed to require a full playthrough, but the new method allows players to complete the game in under an hour – at nearly double the previous speed. Step-by-step instructions are available on Reddit.

With Firefox 148, Mozilla introduces a centralized AI control panel for the first time, allowing users to disable all AI features with a single switch or manage individual functions in detail.

Deal | Kingdom’s Deck is a card-based survival strategy game that blends base building, tower defense, and resource management into what players describe as a surprisingly addictive experience. The title is currently available on Steam at its lowest price yet, with a 50% discount dropping it to just under $5.

Ashes of Creation is on the brink of collapse just two months after its Early Access debut. Following the departure of much of its leadership team, reports of mass layoffs and unpaid wages suggest the ambitious MMO has reached an abrupt end.

After months of silence, Eric Barone has shared an update on Haunted Chocolatier. The Stardew Valley creator confirmed that development is still ongoing and dismissed recent rumors suggesting otherwise.

Team Fortress 2 Classified is an unofficial spin-off that aims to deliver a mix of fresh gameplay and classic TF2 nostalgia. Judging by player numbers and early reviews, it seems to be striking the right chord with fans so far.

Following recent turmoil, tensions at Ubisoft Paris are escalating. Several trade unions have threatened to walk out if CEO Yves Guillemot visits the studio.

YouTube is cracking down on browser workarounds that previously enabled background playback. Users who want to listen to music or podcasts with their screen locked will soon need a YouTube Premium subscription.

Deal | Expeditions: Viking blends role-playing with strategy and stands out for its authentic portrayal of the Viking Age. The game is currently available on Steam at its lowest price yet – a 90% discount brings it down to just under $3 until February 9.

Deal | Untrusted is a challenging online multiplayer game for 10 to 16 players that blends hacking with social deduction. For a limited time, it is free to claim on Steam.

Deal | In Deep Rock Galactic, players take on the role of heavily armed dwarves exploring dangerous space mines. The co-op shooter features procedurally generated levels and fully destructible environments. For a limited time, the game is available to try for free.

It appears that Tesla’s Optimus robot is far less advanced than Elon Musk has suggested. During the latest Tesla earnings call, it became clear that the humanoid robot is not actually operating in the company’s factories but is merely undergoing training there.

Deal | Knights of Honor II: Sovereign delivers accessible grand strategy with real-time battles and is now available on Steam for its lowest price yet. A 70% discount brings it down to around $13.50 until February 9.

Deal | Roman Triumph blends classic city-building mechanics with survival elements and the whims of unpredictable gods. The game is currently available on Steam at a 40% discount, lowering the price to around $15 for the first time.

With WoW’s new housing system now available to everyone who pre-ordered the Midnight expansion, players are already showcasing their creativity. One standout example is a highly detailed replica of Asmongold’s streaming room, which the streamer himself praised as "amazing."

Reigns: The Witcher, an unconventional spin-off of the popular fantasy series featuring Geralt of Rivia, is set to release on February 25. While it does not offer traditional action, it makes up for it with a strong focus on player choice.

A Ubisoft developer was reportedly suspended without pay for three days after criticizing the company’s return to a five-day office schedule in a LinkedIn post. According to Insider Gaming, Ubisoft cited a violation of the employee’s “duty of loyalty” as the reason for the disciplinary action.

Deal | Dream Town Island blends classic city building with life simulation – an approach that has resonated well with players, earning it a 95% positive rating on Steam. Until February 7, the game is discounted by 39%, bringing it to an all-time low of $6.70.

Deal | Bladesong is a newly released RPG that casts players as a medieval blacksmith, featuring a detailed crafting system and a dark fantasy narrative. The game is normally priced at around $20 but is currently available at a 10% launch discount.

With the Headwinds update, Embark expands its extraction shooter ARC Raiders with new quests, augments and additional gameplay content. However, the introduction of a new ban system has sparked criticism among players.