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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and NVIDIA's Jensen Huang trade barbs in AI feud
Tensions between NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei have escalated into public disagreement. Amodei recently denounced Huang's characterizations of Anthropic as false distortions during a Big Technology podcast appearance. The Anthropic leader rejected claims that his company seeks monopolistic control over artificial intelligence development. Huang previously suggested Anthropic believes artificial intelligence will eliminate employment while positioning the firm as the sole beneficiary. Amodei described these assertions as completely inaccurate representations of company positions. The dispute extends beyond philosophical differences about AI accessibility. Anthropic previously challenged NVIDIA...
Darksiders 4 brings four horsemen co-op to Steam as Gunfire Games returns
THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2025 featured the reveal of Darksiders 4 as its primary announcement. Gunfire Games will develop the title, with the studio established initially by David Adams following Vigil Games' closure. The previous Darksiders entry received lukewarm critical reception upon its 2018 release. Airship Syndicate created the 2019 spinoff Darksiders Genesis, which performed better commercially and critically while introducing Strife as the fourth horseman. This marked the completion of the apocalyptic quartet alongside War, Death, and Fury. The upcoming installment will unite all four horsemen for the first collaborative adventure in franchise history. Players can expect online cooperative gameplay, a series debut feature...
German Alps studio conjures Fatekeeper dark fantasy first-person RPG
THQ Nordic revealed Fatekeeper during their 2025 showcase presentation. A small German Alps studio with ten former Grimlore Games developers creates this dark fantasy title. The team drew inspiration from Dark Messiah of Might and Magic after Techland transformed Hellraid into Dying Light downloadable content rather than a standalone release. Developers believed Dark Messiah pioneered compelling first-person melee combat systems. They decided to craft their version of this underrepresented genre. Unreal Engine 5 powers the game's modern visual presentation while maintaining classic role-playing elements. Players can examine every item through detailed inspection menus that reveal hidden gameplay mechanics. Environmental interaction...
Tarsier Studios haunts PC and consoles with Reanimal horror in Q1 2026
Tarsier Studios revealed additional details about REANIMAL during their latest presentation. The horror adventure will launch across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms during the first quarter of 2026. This represents a shift from the developer's original 2025 timeline announced at Gamescom 2024. The game centers on two children who must traverse dangerous waters aboard a vessel while confronting threats above and below the surface. Players will encounter both stealth mechanics familiar from previous Tarsier projects and new melee combat elements. REANIMAL maintains visual similarities to the Little Nightmares series while expanding gameplay possibilities beyond that franchise's limitations. The aquatic...
Alkimia, THQ Nordic stall Gothic 1 Remake to early 2026 on PC consoles
Alkimia Interactive and THQ Nordic pushed back the Gothic 1 Remake release from late 2025 to early 2026. The delay affects PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S versions. Console players can access a demo for the first time after PC users enjoyed exclusive access for months. A fresh gameplay trailer accompanied this announcement. The remake targets early next year for its official launch. Gothic 1 Remake began development following a 2019 announcement and teaser demo. THQ Nordic confirmed the project officially in 2020. The final release will mark nearly seven years from initial announcement to market availability. Almost two decades have passed since the franchise received a new entry. The original Gothic trilogy will debut on...
Grimlore Games drops Titan Quest II early access on Steam and Epic
Grimlore Games launched Titan Quest II early access during THQ Nordic's Digital Showcase presentation. The action-RPG became available immediately on Steam and Epic Games Store platforms. Players can explore Ancient Greece through mythological adventures with enhanced graphics and refined combat systems. The developer initially scheduled early access for summer 2025 before advancing the timeline. This surprise release delighted fans who expected to wait several more months. Previous playtests revealed combat fluidity and skill targeting problems that developers addressed before launch. Player feedback showed 92 percent positive ratings despite these technical concerns. The studio used community input to improve balancing and gameplay...
Weappy Studio previews The Eternal Life of Goldman for PC and consoles
Weappy Studio presented The Eternal Life of Goldman during the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase, revealing a 2D action-platformer that features complete hand animation. The visual presentation rivals other acclaimed titles like Cuphead, which also used manual animation techniques. Developers have not announced a specific launch date for the upcoming release. The showcase provided additional story details through dialogue between a mother and her child. Goldman appears as a character obsessed with discovering an ultimate treasure through constant map study. The narrative trailer reveals family tension as the mother expresses frustration about following Goldman's quest. Her anger escalates while discussing Goldman's consuming search for...
THQ Nordic reveals Sacred 2 Fallen Angel remaster for PC consoles
THQ Nordic revealed plans for a Sacred 2: Fallen Angel remaster during their Digital Showcase presentation. Jumpgate and Sparkling Bit will handle development duties for this updated version of the 2008 action-RPG originally created by Ascaron. The remaster brings enhanced combat mechanics, updated gameplay systems, and a redesigned user interface to modern platforms. High-resolution textures will replace the original graphics while all previously released downloadable content and patches become part of the complete package. Community feedback helped developers fix bugs and polish the final product. The publisher confirmed availability across multiple gaming platforms but provided no specific launch timeline. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series...
CI Games slashes Lords of the Fallen price after Marek Tyminski's pledge
CI Games reduced permanent pricing across its entire catalog, with the 2023 Lords of the Fallen receiving significant cuts from original launch prices. The standard edition dropped to $29.99 across all platforms from previous console pricing of $69.99 and PC pricing of $59.99. The deluxe edition received a reduction to $39.99 from higher launch costs. CEO Marek Tyminski attributed these changes to declining physical retail prices and the company's player-focused philosophy. All other CI Games titles received similar reductions to $29.99 or below. The 2023 Lords of the Fallen experienced a troubled launch with technical issues and poor reception from critics. A substantial 2.0 update later improved the game significantly, helping it...

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