Microsoft readies new AI model to compete with Google, OpenAI, The Information reports

The War Within is bringing us to exciting new zones, introducing us to old friends and new, and most importantly, updating our professions! We're taking a dive into Fishing in The War Within's Alpha, reeling in fun new fish, cosmetics, and a new mechanic to spice up the profession!

Around a week after Microsoft shuttered a number of beloved studios with a track record of making excellent single-player, story-driven games, their newly-owned arm of Activision has revealed a brand new studio. Working on a new series of story-driven, triple-A games.

Take-Two plans to go big on Borderlands now it owns Gearbox Entertainment.

This week, OpenAI revealed several new features for ChatGPT along with the introduction of its new GPT-4o model during the “Spring Update” live stream. However, a new feature of ChatGPT has been surfacing over the internet called “Connect Apps” where the chatbot is providing Google Drive and One Drive integration. While the feature was not announced officially, it has already started to roll out for some users. Know what's the feature about.

Activision has announced the formation of Elsewhere Entertainment, a new studio it says will focus on developing a "narrative-based and genre-defining AAA franchise."

Microsoft has announced the Xbox Proteus Controller, a new customisable controller aimed at gamers with accessibility issues.

Though introduced many new features in its 1.0 update, one addition greatly changes the endgame. is a simple but enjoyable survival game where players take the form of a reborn Vampire. They must then restore their powers by collecting the blood of bosses, strong weapons, and rebuilding their castles. Castles are an important part of the game's survival mechanics, offering a place to hide from the sun and numerous crafting benches for acquiring powerful gear.

Microsoft has announced the new Xbox Game Pass games coming to the service in the coming weeks.

Google is expected to unveil the Tensor G4 later this year for the Pixel 9 lineup, and just like its previous releases, the company is likely sticking with Samsung as its foundry partner. However, next year, the advertising giant is said to take a different direction, with its Pixel 10 range apparently featuring a 3nm SoC from TSMC. To help with the transition, Google is rumored to have expanded its Taiwanese R&D center, where it is expected to collaborate closely with the semiconductor giant to produce its best silicon to date.

A new and free 5-star Light Cone may be given out in 2.3, according to leaks, and this may as well be the best reward distributed by developer HoYoverse since Dr. Ratio’s giveaway prior to Version 2.1. The popular turn-based RPG is currently in Version 2.2, an important patch for the storyline. This is the update that brings the final main story missions in the Penacony arc, several types of events and map expansions, as well as the introduction of the playable versions of Boothill and Robin in .

Today, Square Enix reported financial results for the fiscal year that ended on March 31. The results weren't great, as the Japanese publisher narrowly missed the revenue target and majorly missed the operating income target, with the latter also down 26.6% compared to last year.

We've datamined a new zone loading screen for the City of Threads dungeon located in Azj-Kahet in the War Within.