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Hunter vs Pyramid Head

Artist -
x.com/kalmahul

Source -
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New Highguard Details Revealed — And It Explains A Lot

The Director of Highguard just shared some behind‑the‑scenes info about the game’s launch and collapse — and it paints a clearer picture of what really happened.

Player Stats

- Over 2 million players tried Highguard
- PS5 had double the Xbox player count
- Steam came in third
- Average session time: 91 minutes, which is actually solid engagement

The Funding Collapse

Tencent reportedly pulled funding just weeks after launch once it became clear the game wasn’t gaining traction.
Without that support, the studio couldn’t keep staff employed long‑term.


Director’s Statement

The Director was brutally honest about the situation:

“At the end of the day, we just made a few mistakes, and made a game that didn't resonate like our past games did. Unfortunately, it doesn't matter though and nobody will know the true story of the studio or game, and the rumors and speculation will be what's out there.”

A rough, candid look at how quickly things can fall apart in the modern games industry — even with millions of players trying the game.

1 day ago | [YT] | 2

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Engineer Accidentally Gains Control of 7,000 Robot Vacuums
A wild security story just dropped.

An engineer named Sammy Azdoufal accidentally discovered he could remotely control over 7,000 robot vacuums — and access their live camera feeds — all because of a massive vulnerability in the manufacturer’s system.

The best part?
He found it while trying to connect his PS5 controller to his own robot vacuum.

Instead, he ended up with access to thousands.

For responsibly reporting the flaw, he received a $30,000 bounty — and the company patched the issue before it could be exploited by anyone malicious.

Why this matters

- Thousands of homes had live cameras exposed
- Devices could be remotely controlled
- Shows how easily “smart home” tech can become a security nightmare
- And yes… all because someone wanted to vacuum with DualSense controls

This might be the most unintentional supervillain origin story of 2026.

2 days ago | [YT] | 11

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Ubisoft’s Stock Is Crashing — And Fans Think They Know Why

Ubisoft’s stock has been on a massive downward slide, and the timeline paints a pretty rough picture.

Key Events & Drops

- January 2026: Ubisoft announces a “major reset” — canceling six games, delaying seven, and restructuring the company.
➝ Stock drops 34% in a single day.
- Late 2025: Ubisoft delays its earnings report at the last minute and even requests a temporary freeze on trading.
➝ Investor confidence tanks.
- Early 2026: Ubisoft is removed from the Euronext 150 Index, triggering another steep decline.
➝ Stock falls another 34% over the month.

As of now, Ubisoft is trading around €3.88, hovering just above its 52‑week low of €3.70 — a staggering collapse from its peak years.

The Controversial Comment That Didn’t Help

Around this same period, Ubisoft leadership made headlines by saying:

“Gamers need to get comfortable not owning their games.”

This statement hit the community like a grenade.

Why it mattered:

- It reinforced fears about subscription‑only futures, DRM lock‑ins, and games disappearing when servers shut down.
- It clashed with Ubisoft’s already shaky reputation around microtransactions, live‑service pushes, and unfinished releases.
- It fueled a wave of backlash across Reddit, Twitter, and YouTube — with many players saying it confirmed Ubisoft was “out of touch.”

Impact on the stock?

While a single quote doesn’t tank a company, sentiment absolutely does.

Investors watch community reaction closely, and Ubisoft’s comment poured gasoline on an already burning fire:

- Negative press
- Player distrust
- Weak sales projections
- Declining engagement in live‑service titles

All of that feeds directly into investor pessimism — and pessimism drives stock prices down.

Bottom Line

Ubisoft’s stock isn’t just dipping — it’s collapsing, and the combination of:

- massive cancellations,
- repeated delays,
- restructuring,
- financial instability,
- and tone‑deaf public messaging

has created a perfect storm.

3 days ago | [YT] | 9

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Epic Games Is Laying Off Over 1,000 Employees

Epic just announced another massive round of layoffs — over 1,000 people are being let go.

Tim Sweeney addressed the cuts, saying:

“I’m sorry we’re here again. The downturn in Fortnite engagement that started in 2025 means we’re spending significantly more than we’re making, and we have to make major cuts to keep the company funded.”

This comes only weeks after Epic raised V‑Bucks prices, and now the company says it’s implementing over $500 million in additional cost‑saving measures.

A brutal moment for one of the biggest names in the industry — and for the people who built it.

4 days ago | [YT] | 4

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The Resident Evil 4 Merchant Is Officially Broke

Capcom just revealed something hilarious (and tragic):

Over the last 3 years, players have sold the Merchant 43.25 trillion pesetas worth of loot… but only bought 39.91 trillion back.

That means the poor guy is down 3.34 trillion pesetas and apparently facing foreclosure on his little blue‑flame shop.

All those “What’re ya buyin’?”
Turns out the answer was: not enough to stay solvent.

Is this the darkest RE4 timeline?

5 days ago | [YT] | 13

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GameStop Is Literally Paying People to Switch Consoles

GameStop just dropped one of the wildest promos I’ve seen in a while. If you trade in a PlayStation 5, they’ll give you your normal trade‑in value plus an extra $69 when you put it toward a refurbished Xbox Series S.

Yep… they’re basically paying you to swap sides.

Key details:

- PS5 trade‑in required (good condition, all parts)
- Pro Members only
- Extra $69 credit on top of the usual value
- Promo runs through April 4, 2026
- Applies specifically toward a refurb Xbox Series S

Whether you call it a console war stunt or a marketing troll, it’s definitely one of the more chaotic GameStop deals in a while.

x.com/gamestop/status/2036577674550976737
www.dexerto.com/gaming/gamestop-will-pay-you-69-to…

6 days ago | [YT] | 6

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Hardware leaker Kepler_L2 just dropped a big one:
Sony is reportedly targeting a Holiday 2027 launch for the base PlayStation 6 — and it sounds like a major shift from the PS5 era.


Key Details from the Leak

- 1TB SSD as the standard storage
- No built‑in disc drive — digital‑only to keep costs down
- Sony may use neural texture compression to shrink game file sizes dramatically compared to PS5
- Focus appears to be on efficiency, cost control, and next‑gen asset streaming

Why This Matters

If true, this would be Sony’s first fully disc‑less mainline console, signaling a hard pivot toward digital distribution.
And neural texture compression could be a game‑changer — potentially reducing install sizes and speeding up asset loading across the board.

1 week ago | [YT] | 7

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PS5 Price Hike Incoming — Here’s What You Need to Know

Sony just announced another major price increase for every PS5 model, and it kicks in April 2, 2026. If you’ve been thinking about buying a console… this is your warning.

New U.S. Prices (Starting April 2)

- PS5: $649.99 (up $100)
- PS5 Digital Edition: $599.99 (up $100)
- PS5 Pro: $899.99 (up $150)
- PlayStation Portal: $249.99 (up $50)

Why Are Prices Going Up?

Sony cites “continued pressures in the global economic landscape”, including:

- Rising memory and component costs driven by the AI boom
- Ongoing tariffs and supply chain issues affecting hardware makers worldwide

This is the second major price hike in less than a year, and the PS5 is now $150 more expensive than it was at launch.

What This Means for Gamers

- If you were planning to buy a PS5 or PS5 Pro, this week might be your last chance before the price jumps.
- The PS5 Pro especially is about to hit a record-high $899.99, making it the most expensive PlayStation console ever.

Source -
www.newsweek.com/entertainment/video-games/the-ps5…

1 week ago (edited) | [YT] | 8

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Statement from Gamestop. Playstation3, Xbox360 and Wii are now officially considered retro consoles.

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