It’s ironic that Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and one of the world’s richest people, is now a strong critic of the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI. He originally helped found OpenAI in 2015 and played a key role in the company until he left its board in 2018.
Intel is aiming to compete with AMD in the growing handheld gaming market. They’re using their latest processors, featuring Intel ARC B390 graphics, which Intel claims are more powerful and offer more features than AMD’s. Some people are even calling the rivalry a ‘handheld war’.
Since it was first announced and released in early access, the plans for the full launch of the game have changed considerably. Originally, Towerborne was intended to be a free-to-play game available only on Xbox consoles. Now, the 1.0 update will be released on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam. Players can purchase the standard edition for $24.99 or the deluxe edition for $29.99.
This Fortnite update feels special. They’re adding content from South Park, a show I grew up with – one my parents definitely wouldn’t have let me watch if they’d known what it was actually about back in the early 2000s!
The game will celebrate its one-year anniversary on February 18, 2026, making that a likely time to release the PS5 update and deliver the best possible experience for players.
This represents a recent step forward in developing AI that can act independently, particularly in areas like shopping and other services. The goal is to create AI programs that can proactively assist people with tasks, learning from their habits and preferences.
New Game Plus is a show created by content creators to make video game announcements and reveals more exciting and engaging. Unlike some other events, it’s free for developers to participate. It was announced on December 29th, and the first showcase is happening today, January 8th, at 1 PM Pacific Time / 4 PM Eastern Time.
VATS, a feature from earlier Fallout games, is a special ability in your Pip-Boy. When activated, it slows down time – similar to ‘bullet time’ – and lets you target specific body parts on enemies. Your chance of hitting each part is determined by your character’s stats and skills. (In Fallout 76, VATS operates in real time.)
Microsoft significantly challenged Sony’s long-held lead in the video game console market during the Xbox 360 era. Sony’s PlayStation 3 didn’t perform as well, giving Microsoft a strong opportunity to establish itself, and it’s been a major player ever since.
In addition to the items you can buy and the temporary game modes, there’s also an event pass that lets you earn a lot of extra rewards.