Topic: development timeline
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Star Citizen Hits $1B Funding as Squadron 42 Nears Completion - Exclusive
Star Citizen has surpassed $1 billion in lifetime crowdfunding after 14 years of development, with no official release date in sight for the full commercial launch. The game's unprecedented funding model relies on direct community support and an unusually open development process, including weekl...
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Nintendo's 2-Year Race to Finish Metroid Prime 2
The development of *Metroid Prime 2: Echoes* was a two-year sprint under intense pressure, with Retro Studios pushing for a full standalone sequel instead of a shorter multiplayer-focused version. To meet the aggressive deadline, the team used real-time translation methods and rapid on-the-spot d...
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X Launches Rebuilt Android App After Year-Long Overhaul
X has launched a completely rebuilt Android app built from scratch, offering major improvements to loading speeds, scrolling fluidity, notifications, and overall reliability. The overhaul, described as one of the company's largest engineering projects, aims to accelerate feature development for n...
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The Elder Scrolls 6: Bethesda Shares New Development Update
Bethesda has provided a new development update on The Elder Scrolls VI, with the team energized by the technological potential available since Skyrim. Studio leadership expressed enthusiasm for the project's progress, highlighting the evolution in gaming hardware and their commitment to a hig...
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Rocket Lab CEO: Engine Tests Are Normal, Not a Setback
Rocket Lab is developing the Archimedes engine for its Neutron rocket, with CEO Pete Beck characterizing recent test anomalies as a normal, expected part of pushing new propulsion technology. At least two Archimedes engine tests, including one involving a grass fire and significant test stand dam...
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Google's 'Aluminum OS' Brings Android to PCs: What We Know
Google is developing 'Aluminium OS,' a unified operating system merging Android and ChromeOS to compete with Windows and macOS, emphasizing AI integration and a cohesive experience across devices. The initiative, confirmed through job listings and a Qualcomm partnership, targets all device tiers ...
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The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Return to Bethesda's Classic Roots, Says Todd Howard
The Elder Scrolls 6 will be a deliberate return to Bethesda's classic, immersive open-world style, focusing on exploration and environmental storytelling as seen in *Skyrim*. Development is taking a long time to ensure quality, with the team building on a significantly upgraded Creation Engine 3 ...
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Apple opens iPhone clipboard sharing to Windows PCs
Apple confirmed it will develop clipboard sharing between iPhones and Windows PCs, initially limited to the EU, with a target completion date in late 2027. The feature, prompted by a Microsoft interoperability request, will allow seamless copy-and-paste via extensions and require Microsoft to int...
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PS5 Exclusive Intergalactic's New Webpage Sparks Minimal Buzz
Recent fan excitement over a newly discovered webpage for "Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet" is unwarranted, as the official PlayStation.com page has been live and unchanged since January 2025. The page contains long-available details, describing the game as Naughty Dog's new sci-fi franchise w...
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Samsung Galaxy S26+ May Arrive Early With Minor Changes
Samsung is reviving the Galaxy S26+ to restore its three-model flagship lineup, but a compressed development timeline means it will retain a 6.66-inch display with minimal changes. The Plus model is returning after the Galaxy S25 Edge was deemed a commercial failure, though it will not receive th...
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Leaked Footage Reveals Cancelled 2010 Batman Game by Monolith
Recently uncovered files reveal a cancelled Batman game by Monolith Productions, separate from the Arkham series and visually aligned with Christopher Nolan's gritty film trilogy. The early development materials, dated 2009-2010, show the project was conceptual and included plans for Nolan's icon...
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Delay Explained by Takashi Iizuka
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available on Nintendo Switch but has performance issues, leading to anticipation for a Switch 2 release. The game's delayed launch on Switch 2, rumored for June 2025, is to allow time for optimization and to fully utilize the new hardware. The development team priorit...
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Former WoW Lead Designer Unveils New Multiplayer Game
Bonfire Studios, led by former Blizzard executive Rob Pardo, has announced its debut game Arkheron, a team-based multiplayer action RPG with a competitive structure. The game features 15 teams of three players racing up a tower, collecting loot and abilities for real-time strategy and customizati...
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Intel says upcoming AI chip beats Nvidia, AMD on price and heat
Intel plans to release a new AI chip called "Crescent Island" by late this year, designed specifically for inference tasks rather than training, using cheaper LPDDR5 memory and air cooling to compete with Nvidia and AMD. This launch follows Intel's failed "Gaudi" AI training chip and canceled suc...
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GTA 5 Actor: GTA 6 Should Cost $100
GTA VI actor Jay Klaitz supports a potential $100 price tag, citing the game's extensive content and long development cycle as justification for the cost. Despite arguments for a premium price, Klaitz and others acknowledge the need for affordability, with market data showing acceptance of $80+ p...
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Bethesda's Fallout Day Broadcast: What to Expect on October 23
Bethesda's Fallout Day broadcast on October 23 will feature updates on existing games, community events, and fan gatherings, commemorating the in-universe nuclear apocalypse date. Speculation about new game reveals is high, but the focus is likely on Fallout 76 updates and the TV series, with Fal...
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Petit Planet: HoYo's Animal Crossing-Style Game Explained
HoYoverse has announced *Petit Planet*, a cozy life simulation game inspired by *Animal Crossing*, where players cultivate and decorate their own planet while building a community. There is no official release date yet, but a beta test sign-up opens on September 25, 2025, and pre-registration is ...
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Xbox Series S Pixel Art Game Launches With Issues
The 2.5D platformer "Replaced" has launched on PC and Xbox, but its release on Xbox Series S is plagued by critical performance issues, including a memory-related crash and broken ending cinematics. A patch to fix these problems has been submitted to Microsoft for certification and is expected ...
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AI-Generated Cloud Malware 'VoidLink' Emerges as New Threat
A new, sophisticated Linux-based malware framework called "VoidLink" was created primarily by a single developer using an AI assistant, producing a versatile toolkit with loaders, implants, and rootkit modules in about a week. Security researchers from Check Point Research uncovered the AI-driv...
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From Manifold Garden to Hotel Infinity: A VR Origin Story
Hotel Infinity is a critically acclaimed room-scale VR game from Studio Chyr, praised for showcasing the potential of the medium and offering an essential experience for VR enthusiasts. The game was developed after the team abandoned adapting their previous title, Manifold Garden, choosing instea...
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