Xbox Partner Preview returned today, shining a light on our third-party partners with world premieres, new announcements, DLC reveals and much more. During the 30-minute broadcast, we revealed five brand new games, released three that you can play today, and announced nine new titles that will be playable day one on Game Pass Ultimate -from partners such as IO Interactive, Poncle, THQ Nordic, and Future Friends, alongside other powerhouse developers. The broadcast kicked off with the world premiere of Armatus, the upcoming third-person action-roguelike from publisher, Fictions, ande wrapped up with the announcement of Raji: Kaliyuga, a surprise sequel to 2020's action-adventure game, Raji. We also showed a world premiere of Vampire Survivors studio, Poncle's new game, Vampire Crawlers. Even better - all three of these titles will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. We also saw new DLC and an Xbox release for Dave the Diver, plus a first look at the wild new Eminem Elusive Target mission heading to Hitman: World of Assassination next week, among many others. Read full story

Aoostar showed off its Nex395 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mini PC design earlier this year, revealing a somewhat edgy mini PC design at the time. Now, however, thanks to IT Home, we have gotten a good look at the updated design, which is a lot more subdued and professional than the previous renders showed. It is expected that the Aoostar Nex395 will launch internationally, like many of the company's recent devices, however, Aoostar has not yet announced a release window or expected launch pricing. Instead, the teaser says the Nex395 is "coming soon," according to the new teaser. The internals, however, remain seemingly unchanged. The Aoostar Nex395 mini PC will still launch with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 SoC and up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory. According to IT Home, the upcoming mini PC will have dual USB4 ports and one unspecified USB Type-C interface on the front edge next to the illuminated power button. The material looks like a matte aluminium, but it's unclear if it will be plastic, like the rest of the case appears to be. From the appearance, Aoostar is intending the Nex395 to be an AI workstation instead of the gaming boxes many companies have announced since the launch of Strix Halo. When it launches, the Nex395 will have to contend with a flurry of recent AMD Strix Halo-powered devices from companies like Minisforum and even a few gaming handhelds from the likes of Ayaneo and a gaming tablet from OneXPlayer. The following images depict the new design (left) and the design previously teased by Aoostar (right).

Today, Swedish indie publisher Raw Fury and French developer Ludogram launched their 'tower-survivor' game Monsters Are Coming! Rock & Road day one on Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud with Xbox Game Pass, alongside Steam and GOG. The game will be Xbox Handheld Verified and support Xbox Play Anywhere, and will also be Steam Deck Verified. Players can fortify, forage and fight through challenges and try their hand at reaching the Ark today. Following this initial release, Monsters Are Coming! Rock & Road will also launch at a later date on Xbox Series X|S. In Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road, players act as a dispensable, multi-tasking hero who must protect an ever-moving city from ancient horrors that approach from all sides, intending to destroy it. Players will need to gather resources and level up their abilities, as well as discover hidden secrets to give them an edge, all while building and upgrading their city to turn it into a rolling fortress of destruction. Players must reach the Ark and defeat one of several daunting bosses that protect it to find safety and move on to the next thrilling biome. Read full story

KBDcraft is known for its LEGO-inspired mechanical keyboards, like the 60% Adam keyboard or the split ortholinear Israfel. Now, KBDcraft is bringing that mod-friendly design philosophy to a mouse with the reveal of the Shamshel. KBDcraft's Shamshel is a modular mouse designed to fit into a LEGO-style enclosure, with compatibility for original LEGO bricks allowing users to create and customize their mouse or even design a new case from scratch fairly easily. Pricing has not been revealed just yet, although a teaser on KBDcraft's Instagram page reveals that there will be a Kickstarter reward that includes two of the new mice for $39.99. It looks as though the two-for-one deal will include two different PCBs and one case, with the two PCBs using different switches. Except for the PCB and the switches, the Shamshel is completely constructed from LEGO-style bricks. Even the scroll wheel and hinge mechanisms for the main left and right click buttons are made from bricks, meaning you can conceivably customize things like switch height and weight by implementing a different lever design. It doesn't seem like the mouse is wireless or as if it's made for esports or fast-paced gaming, although official specifications have yet to be announced. However, it's clear from the promotional imagery that the mouse will be available with either hot-swappable mechanical keyboard switches or regular mouse micro switches—this is part of the justification for the aforementioned two-mouse bundle deal. You can follow the project's Kickstarter page or check out the official KBDfans product page for future updates. Read full story

Samsung is reportedly preparing a major shift in its memory production strategy as DRAM demand continues to surge on the back of global AI infrastructure growth. According to Korean industry reports cited by SE Daily, the company plans to convert parts of its NAND flash lines in Pyeongtaek and Hwaseong into DRAM production, and will also run its upcoming Pyeongtaek Fab 4 (P4) as a DRAM-only line using Samsung's latest 1c process. Industry sources say Samsung has become cautious about the NAND market, while demand for standard DRAM has jumped sharply. Prices are rising fast, and some server customers are said to be offering as much as 70% higher prices for 96 GB and 128 GB DDR5 modules but still can't secure enough supply. Big tech firms reportedly expect shortages to run for years and are already negotiating DRAM allocations for 2027. Samsung currently produces both DRAM and NAND across Pyeongtaek Fab 1, Pyeongtaek Fab 3, and its Hwaseong campus. The hybrid lines at P1 and Hwaseong will shift further toward DRAM as NAND equipment is removed. Fab 4, now in final construction, will start up next year as a dedicated 1c DRAM line, and Samsung is also considering using a second zone of P4, originally planned for foundry production, for DRAM as well. Once the changes are in place, Samsung's DRAM output from P1 (Hwaseong) and Fab 4 (P4) is expected to climb significantly in the first half of next year. Reduced Korean NAND production will reportedly be offset by higher output from Samsung's Xi'an plant in China.

PlayerUnknown Productions, a new game studio started by Brendan Greene, the mind behind PUBG, has launched its first game in Steam Early Access. While Greene is best known as one of the grandfathers of the battle royale genre, the new game, Prologue: Go Wayback! flips the script entirely, promising an open-world, single-player, survival roguelike. The biggest differentiating feature of Prologue: Go Wayback! is its AI-generated open world and exploration. While Go Wayback is a single-player game, there is no fixed narrative—your only objectives are to survive the elements and reach the weather tower. Every time you jump into a run of Go Wayback, a new world measuring 64 km² is generated, featuring dynamic weather, a day-night cycle, and a unique map. The open beta also features a custom game creator, with configurable game modes and settings and a map editor that allows players to sketch out various geographic features for the machine learning model to base its world on. PlayerUnknown Productions's machine learning model is supposedly trained on freely available open-source data. It seems as though the game studio is trying to find a way to integrate AI into gaming to enable new experiences without some of the common pitfalls of generative AI, especially when it comes to copyright. Read full story

MagStor, a recognized leader in tape storage solutions, today announced availability of LTO-10 40 TB media for all product lines including Thunderbolt, Desktop, Rackmount, and Tape Libraries including PetaByte Machines, enabling capacities exceeding 21.6 Petabytes of storage in a single library. **MagStor LTO-10 enhanced media details** The new 40 TB capacity for LTO-10 is made possible by a media upgrade. Whereas LTO-10 standard media supports 30 TB Native capacity (up to 75 TB compressed), the new enhanced LTO-10 media is 40 TB Native, and up to 100 TB compressed). The enhanced cartridge is made possible by improvements to the media film substrate material, allowing a thinner tape to fit in the same size cartridge to deliver the higher capacity. The enhanced LTO-10 cartridge is compatible with all current MagStor LTO-10 tape drives. Read full story

NVIDIA has pushed out a new GeForce hotfix driver to address performance drops affecting some games on Windows 11. The issue appeared after Microsoft's October update (KB5066835), and some GeForce users have reported noticeably slower frame rates since installing it. NVIDIA doesn't list which games are affected, only that some titles may run slower or feel less smooth. If you've seen sudden performance dips over the past month, this hotfix may help. The new GeForce Hotfix Driver 581.94 is based on last week's 581.80 Game Ready release. As always, NVIDIA warns that hotfix drivers receive limited testing and are essentially beta builds pushed out quickly to resolve urgent issues. The company says the full fix will be rolled into the next WHQL driver, which will go through the normal QA process. If your system is running fine, you can safely wait for the next official driver. **DOWNLOAD:** NVIDIA GeForce 581.94 Beta Read full story

GMKtec has previewed the EVO-T2, its next compact mini-PC and the first system the company has shown built around Intel's upcoming Panther Lake platform. The system was shown at Intel's 2025 Technology Innovation and Industry Ecology Conference in China and is planned for release in early 2026. The EVO-T2 is based on the "Panther Lake H 12Xe3" mobile processor, which GMKtec lists as an Intel 18A part with a configurable TDP of up to 80 W. The chip carries 12 Xe3 GPU cores, likely the same Arc B390-class iGPU used in other high-end Panther Lake laptop parts and is rated for up to 180 TOPS of combined AI compute. GMKtec also mentions that the system will ship with Intel's "AI PC" software stack preinstalled. Memory support goes up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X running at 10,677 MT/s. Storage is handled by two M.2 slots: one PCIe 5.0 and one PCIe 4.0, with a stated maximum of 16 TB across both drives. Up front, the system includes three USB-A ports, one USB-C port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Full rear-I/O details and final pricing are still pending. The EVO-T2 follows the EVO-T1 launched earlier this year, which shipped with a Core Ultra 9 285H and multiple SSD options including OCuLink and USB4 for external GPUs. The T2 effectively replaces it as GMKtec's high-end Intel offering and moves the lineup into Intel's next-gen architecture. GMKtec says more information, including final specs and launch date will be announced in Q1 2026.

Today, IBM and Cisco announced an intention to collaborate on the groundwork for networked distributed quantum computing, to be realized as soon as the early 2030s. By combining IBM's leadership in building useful quantum computers with Cisco's quantum networking innovations, the companies plan to explore how to scale large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers beyond IBM's ambitious roadmap. Additionally, they will work to solve fundamental challenges towards a quantum computing internet. Within five years, IBM and Cisco will aim to demonstrate the first proof-of-concept for a network that combines individual, large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers, enabling them to work together to run computations over tens to hundreds of thousands of qubits. This network would allow problems to be run with potentially trillions of quantum gates, the fundamental entangling operations required for transformative quantum applications such as massive optimization problems, or the design of complex materials and medicines. Read full story

AGON by AOC - the world's leading gaming monitor brand - highlights the transformative impact of OLED technology in gaming displays through its comprehensive AGON PRO portfolio. With five specialized QD-OLED models covering every gaming segment, AOC demonstrates why OLED has become the technology of choice for serious gamers seeking the ultimate competitive edge and immersive visual experience. According to the Context Sell report for Q2 2025, OLED displays already represent 9% of all 144 Hz gaming monitor volumes and are projected to reach 12% of total gaming monitor sales by Q4 2025, up from 8% in Q4 2024 - underscoring the technology's accelerating adoption among gamers. **Why OLED changes everything for gaming** OLED technology fundamentally transforms the gaming experience through capabilities that traditional display technologies simply cannot match. Unlike IPS or VA panels, QD-OLED delivers true blacks, infinite contrast ratios, and near-instantaneous pixel response times that create a perceptibly smoother and faster visual experience. Read full story

We are approaching the release of version 1.0 of the renowned Microsoft PowerToys with the v0.96 update. This latest version, PowerToys 0.96, is a substantial update that focuses on enhancing intelligent clipboard operations. Microsoft has completely revamped the Advanced Paste feature, moving away from exclusive provider lock-in and offering users the flexibility to connect with either cloud-based AI services or local inference engines. The redesigned Advanced Paste now supports a wider range of content formats, including markdown, JSON, HTML fragments, images, and multimedia files, with improved processing capabilities. Optical character recognition allows for text extraction from images, while integrated transcoding capabilities convert audio and video into standard formats when needed. Users can configure multiple endpoints simultaneously from major platforms such as Azure OpenAI, OpenAI's flagship models, Google's Gemini, and Mistral's offerings. Additionally, operations can be directed to private infrastructure through local solutions like Foundry Local or Ollama, utilizing onboard neural processing units and GPUs for offline execution. Read full story

Team Group Inc., a global leader in memory solutions, continues to drive mobile storage innovation and R&D capabilities. Today, the company announced the launch of the T-CREATE EXPERT P35S Destroyed External SSD, the world's first external SSD with built-in data destruction functionality. The device features Team Group's patented two-stage safety push-button design. Combined with a red visual warning and a dual-damping structural mechanism, it effectively prevents accidental activation and ensures operational safety. This innovation underscores Team Group's ongoing leadership in mobile storage technology and sets a new benchmark for confidential data protection. The T-CREATE EXPERT P35S is designed for immediate destruction of highly-sensitive information in emergent situations. It is equipped with Team Group's exclusive and patented one-click data destruction circuit, which integrates "dual-mode data destruction" and "chip destruction" mechanisms. This allows users to instantly initiate the destruction of classified information with a simple click-and-slide, ensuring that the data is completely irreversible. For daily applications, the P35S combines simple operation with reliable performance to support professional workflows. Weighing only 42 grams, the T-CREATE EXPERT P35S features a compact and rounded shape that allows for a comfortable one-handed grip, providing users with an easy, on-the-go file access experience. The P35S supports a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface with a plug-and-play functionality and offers multiple capacity options - 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB. This meets the professionals' specific needs of handling classified data in critical scenarios while delivering a stable, high-performance portable storage experience. Read full story

Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY), together with its subsidiaries ('the Group'), today reported record results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025/26, with overall group revenue reaching an all-time high of US$20.5 billion, up 15% year-on-year. Adjusted net income grew 25% year-on-year to US$512 million, and adjusted net income margin expanded to 2.5%, driven by higher revenues. Together, these reflect the strength of the Group's operational performance as they exclude the impact of non-cash fair value loss on warrants, notional interest on convertible bonds, and other non-cash items. The Group delivered double-digit year-on-year revenue growth across all main business groups and sales geographies. The AI-related revenue mix increased by 13 percentage points year-on-year, accounting for 30% of the Group's total revenue this quarter. The growth was driven by high-double-digit revenue growth in AI Servers and triple-digit revenue growth in AI PCs, AI smartphones, and AI Services. Read full story

SK hynix shared its next-generation AI memory strategy and roadmap at the SK AI Summit 2025 held in Seoul from November 3-4. At the summit held under the theme "AI Now & Next," the company elevated its vision from becoming a full-stack AI memory provider to embracing a broader role as a full-stack AI memory "creator." Hosted annually by SK Group, the event was formerly known as the SK Tech Summit but has evolved with a greater focus on AI to become the SK AI Summit since 2024. This year's event brought together global AI experts and industry professionals to discuss the present and future of AI technologies, as well as its applications across industries. Among those in attendance were SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung, and SK Telecom CEO Jung Jaihun. They were joined by influential tech leaders including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, who delivered keynote speeches via video. Furthermore, global tech giants including NVIDIA, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, TSMC, and Meta, together with numerous domestic members of the K-AI Alliance, participated to discuss collaboration opportunities across the AI ecosystem. Read full story

Microsoft has integrated agentic AI features into the Windows 11 taskbar, enabling users to easily summon an AI agent to perform tasks. To engage an agent, users type a trigger in the Ask Copilot search field, select an agent from the list, and specify the desired outcome. Once a task is initiated, the agent appears on the taskbar like any other app, and hovering over it reveals a compact status window showing progress and any requests for user input. Visual badges indicate when an agent requires input or when a task is complete. Outputs from all agents are routed into the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, allowing users to view results in one place, even if the agent is from a third party. Microsoft explains that this feature uses Agent connectors and a Model Context Protocol (MCP), which provide a consistent method for agents to access applications, files, and services on the PC. Agents operate within an isolated Agent workspace that enforces policies, logs activity for auditing, and prevents disruption to the active desktop session. However, these AI agents have introduced new security vulnerabilities. Cross-prompt injection attacks are a significant concern, where attackers embed malicious directives in ordinary documents or interface elements, hijacking the agent's original instructions and causing it to perform unintended actions. Hopefully, Microsoft irons out these concerns before AI agents get a wider push. You can see these AI agents live at work below: Read full story

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is announcing the latest addition to the AMD-based Instinct MI350 series GPU optimized solutions, delivering unparalleled performance, maximum scalability, and power efficiency. Supermicro has designed this new system for organizations that need the high-end performance of AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs but require an air-cooled environment. "Supermicro leads the industry with the most experience in delivering high-performance solutions in AI and HPC for our customers," said Vik Malyala, SVP Technology and AI at Supermicro. "Supermicro's DCBBS enables us to quickly incorporate AMD solutions by deploying advanced technology with proven data center solutions to market. The addition of the new air-cooled AMD Instinct MI355X GPU systems expands and strengthens our portfolio of AI solutions and gives customers more choices as they build next-generation data centers." Read full story

Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, is pleased to introduce the S380 TG ARGB Mid-Tower Chassis, available in Black and Snow. Designed for users who value both performance and simplicity, the S380 TG ARGB combines an elegant minimalist mesh front panel with high airflow design, delivering a chassis that's as efficient as it is refined. Behind its clean exterior lies a layout optimized for cooling and component compatibility. The S380 TG ARGB supports Mini-ITX, microATX, and ATX motherboards, including the latest hidden-connector motherboard designs such as ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, and GIGABYTE Project Stealth. Dedicated cutouts along the motherboard tray ensure tidy cable routing and a clean interior. To achieve high thermal performance, the chassis comes pre-installed with a SF360 ARGB PWM Reverse Fan on the PSU cover and a SF120 ARGB PWM fan at the rear, providing immediate and balanced airflow. The reverse fan directs cool air toward the GPU area, maximizing graphics card cooling efficiency. Builders can further expand cooling with support for up to ten 120 mm fans or dual 360 mm radiators installed on the top and front simultaneously. Read full story

AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN, a PIF company delivering global full-stack AI solutions, announced today plans to establish a joint venture aimed to support the development of Saudi Arabia's position as a leading provider of world-class AI solutions for regional and global customers. AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN will serve as founding investors in the joint venture, which is expected to begin operations in 2026 with plans to combine HUMAIN's state-of-the-art data centers with AMD and Cisco technology, delivering modern data center capacity with efficient power and lower capital expenditures. AMD and Cisco will act as exclusive technology partners to the joint venture, contributing their portfolio of products and services to its development of up to 1 GW of AI infrastructure by 2030. The companies also announced the first phase of the project as a buildout of 100 MW AI infrastructure, with the intent to include HUMAIN modern data center capacity, AMD Instinct MI450 Series GPUs and Cisco's industry-leading critical infrastructure. Read full story

AAEON,, a leading designer and manufacturer of Computer-on-Modules, today announced the release of the HPC-ARHm, a COM-HPC R1.2 Mini module with both Series 1 and Series 2 Intel Core Ultra Processors (formerly Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake, respectively). Based on the COM-HPC R1.2 Mini form factor, the HPC-ARHm measures just 95 mm x 70 mm and weighs 80 grams. Despite its small size, the module supports 28 W CPUs from across both Intel Core Ultra Series 1 and Series 2 Processors, with up to 64 GB of soldered LPDDR5 allowing users to leverage the integrated Intel AI Boost NPU and desktop-class Intel Arc GPU capabilities of each Intel Core Ultra platform for up to 96 TOPs of AI performance, depending on the SKU selected. The module hosts up to 256 GB of onboard NVMe storage, while also offering flexible expansion options for applications that require low-latency processing of large datasets, such as healthcare imaging, IC testing equipment, or AI-driven robotics. These additional storage options take the form of one PCIe Gen 4 (x8) and a PCIe Gen 3 (x4) slot - two lanes of which are co-layed to offer two SATA interfaces, which are available via BIOS and BOM configuration. The module also offers four PCIe Gen 3 (x1) slots, primarily intended to support less-demanding peripherals. Read full story

We previously reported on Roblox and potential risks that minors were being exposed to on the platform. To its credit, Roblox previously implemented measures to give parents more control over what their kids could interact with on the platform, and it is now following up those measures with strict limitations on interactions between children and adults in chats. According to the announcement, the new security measures will be voluntary at first, becoming obligatory globally by January. The forced age checks for chat will start in Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands during the first week of December. When they opt to do so, or when the age checks become obligatory, Roblox users will be prompted to use the camera on their device to perform an age estimation, which will assign you to an age group and limit chats to people in similar age groups. Minors will only be allowed to chat with adults after getting parental consent. In the given example, it seems as though there is some cross-over between age groups in their teen years. The age check process is powered by Persona, which is also responsible for age verification on Reddit in the UK, and it uses AI to estimate the user's age. The response to these new safety measures has been mixed, with some saying it will severely impede cooperation in strategy and role-playing games, while others have privacy concerns but admit that Roblox had to implement some sort of safety system. Read full story

Just three months after launch, Mafia: The Old Country is receiving a massive free content update, according to a recent 2K news post. The Free Ride update is confirmed to launch on November 20 and will introduce new game modes, weapons, car and horse racing, and new cosmetics. Along with the new vehicles and racing, you will also be able to drive in first-person with the update. It also adds challenges, which include assassination missions, combat challenges, and new secrets to uncover. At launch, there will be a total of nine combat challenges—five standoffs and four assassinations—each with their own rewards. There is also a new photo mode, and the Free Ride update will also add Classic difficulty for hardcore fans of the franchise. Classic difficulty will make enemies tougher and make it more difficult for players to recover after battle, and in Classic difficulty, when you reload, unused bullets are lost. The titular new game mode, Free Ride, drops players into the game's version of 1900s Sicily and tasks them with exploring and taking on challenges as you explore. These challenges will be unlocked as you play the game's main campaign, and players will be able to switch between the campaign and Free Ride mode from the pause menu. There are also a number of secrets to uncover throughout the game's world in the Free Ride mode, and following the clues may lead you down a rabbit hole to a reward. Aside from the new game modes and content, Free Ride also adds 16 new outfits, three new hats, four new knives, three guns, three charms, and two new cars, all of which will be available both in the campaign and Free Ride mode. Read full story

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) today reported record revenue for the third quarter ended October 26, 2025, of $57.0 billion, up 22% from the previous quarter and up 62% from a year ago. For the quarter, GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins were 73.4% and 73.6%, respectively. For the quarter, GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share were both $1.30. Read full story

Redragon has just announced its latest MMO-oriented gaming mouse, the Impact M908 SE, which has a symmetrical ergonomic design with a pinky rest, RGB lighting, and 12 programmable side buttons. With the main clicks, additional customizable top buttons, and the scroll click, the M908 features a total of 18 buttons. The M908 SE doesn't feature any wireless connectivity and uses an optical SG8960 sensor and Huano switches on the main buttons—although Redragon doesn't specify which model. The sensor is capable of up to 24,000 DPI and tracking up to 80 G acceleration, and the polling rate tops out at 1,000 Hz. The mouse is designed as an MMO mouse, and, as such, it focuses more on ergonomics and customization, rather than chasing light weight, like modern FPS mice. Instead, the M908 has an adjustable weight system with 8 small 2.4 g weights—theoretically, this allows you to tune the weight and center of gravity of the mouse. In terms of ergonomics, the Redragon Impact M908 SE appears to be similar to the Razer Naga, although the Naga weighs significantly less than the 165 g Redragon contender. That weight is presumably with all of the weights installed, meaning it could be reduced by around 20 g. That's still quite heavy for a gaming mouse, but it isn't meant as an FPS mouse, so this may not be a concern. Redragon provides a custom software solution for programming the mouse on Windows, although there is no customization on macOS or Linux. Fortunately, the M908 SE does include onboard memory, so once you've customized the buttons and any macros, those will be saved to the mouse and can be used on other operating systems. The Redragon M908 is available from Redragon directly for $32.99.

In the latest of the AI takeover of the video games industry, Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, the publisher of the GTA franchise, made some remarks in a CNBC interview that seem to suggest Take-Two may also soon start embracing AI in games. Speaking on the possibilities of the future of AI in video games, Zelnick says that one of the applications Take-Two is currently exploring is using AI to improve efficiency in the development pipeline, going on to emphasize that those efficiencies are "taking away mundane tasks, so people can focus on more interesting and creative tasks," and not necessarily reducing employment. Expanding further, Zelnick suggests that AI could be used in the creative process, providing the example of streamlining voice acting by training an AI model on a voice actor's lines and using the AI to generate NPC dialogue instead of scripting every interaction. He explains that if characters were to be trained on scripts recorded by voice actors, they could interact more naturally. The idea of training an AI on the voices of paid actors is not new in gaming. Recently, Embark Studios explained how it used a similar model to create more versatile, interesting drop and marker callouts in both Arc Raiders and The Finals. This approach has been criticized for potentially putting voice actors' jobs at risk. When asked about a potential future in which AI could be used to create a game by someone with no technical knowledge, Zelnick explained that, while AI may be able to visually approximate a video game, creating a game is more complicated, specifically referring to the creative and technical talent, marketing, and the bigger picture that would prevent a fully AI-generated game from being realistically attainable—at least in the foreseeable future. Zelnick's comments come shortly after EA signed an agreement with Perplexity AI to integrate AI into workflows throughout the game studio—despite these systems allegedly wreaking havoc on employee efficiency—and Krafton announced a pivot to being an AI-first company.