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Google DeepMind business and news from across the web.- AI Yi-Yi!The article discusses the ongoing debate and developer apologies regarding the use of AI in game development, citing PC Gamer. It also mentions NVIDIA's efforts to accelerate Google DeepMind's DiffusionGemma for local AI applications.
- Interview: Fenris Creations CEO Hilmar Pétursson on the future of AI in EVE OnlineFenris Creations CEO Hilmar Pétursson discusses the company's rebranding from CCP Games, its independence from Pearl Abyss, and a new collaboration with Google DeepMind. The interview explores the future of AI in EVE Online, its potential impact on game design, player experience, and internal development processes, as well as updates on EVE Frontier and EVE Vanguard.
The Best Game Key Deals on G2A.COM – June 2026G2A.COM is featuring several deals on games and software for June 2026, including Forza Horizon 6 for Xbox Series X/S and PC, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight for PC, and Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era for PC. Non-gaming deals include Google AI Gemini Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud.- Evening InterviewsSkull and Bones held a Year 3 Season 1 Community AMA, with details shared via The Deck Devstream on YouTube. Separately, EVE Online and Google DeepMind have formed an AI partnership, described as having 'the biggest bullsh*t detectors on the planet'.
"They have the biggest bullsh*t detectors on the planet": How the unlikely EVE Online x Google DeepMind AI partnership landed with playersFenris Creations, formerly CCP Games, has announced a research partnership with Google DeepMind, which will involve training AI agents on a separate version of EVE Online. Despite player skepticism towards generative AI in gaming, the partnership was met with cautious optimism at EVE FanFest, with discussions focusing on potential applications like improving the game's complex codebase and enhancing NPC interactions. Players, known for their critical feedback, seem willing to see how this collaboration unfolds, especially given Google DeepMind's history with game AI.
'If engineers are becoming three or four times more productive, then we just [want to] do three or four times more stuff': Google DeepMind CEO reckons AI-induced job cuts aren't inevitableGoogle DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis believes that AI-induced job cuts are not inevitable, arguing that increased engineer productivity should lead to more ambitious projects rather than workforce reductions. He suggests that companies replacing engineers with AI lack imagination and understanding of future possibilities. Hassabis also reflected on his past in the game industry and the current limitations of AI in creating compelling game experiences.
'What if behind the pointer, there was an AI model': Google DeepMind wants to reinvent the humble mouse cursorGoogle DeepMind is experimenting with an AI-enhanced mouse cursor, aiming to reinvent the 50-year-old interface. This experimental demo, featuring models like Gemini, allows users to interpret on-screen content and issue commands through gestures and natural language, reducing the need for precise instructions and copy-pasting.
Elon Musk, Sam Altman and the world's billionaires are terrified of the Google AI genius behind a 25-year-old computer game, because they think he might actually end up controlling godInternal documents from the Musk vs Altman legal dispute reveal that Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is a significant figure of concern for industry leaders like Elon Musk and Sam Altman. Hassabis, a Nobel laureate in Chemistry for his AI work, is seen as a dominant force in AI, with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella acknowledging Google's lead in machine learning due to DeepMind's progress. The documents also touch upon OpenAI's early goals, including developing a Dota 2 bot, and the intense competition and personal rivalries within the AI field.- MMO Week in Review: The big rebranding of CCP GamesCCP Games, the studio behind EVE Online, has rebranded to Fenris Creations and announced a partnership with Google DeepMind for AI development. This news comes amidst other MMO updates including Guild Wars 2's new zone, Conan Exiles' Enhanced version, and acquisitions like Daybreak buying Cold Iron Studios.
Eve Online dev breaks from Pearl Abyss and establishes "research partnership" with Google DeepMindCCP Games, now rebranded as Fenris Creations, has broken away from Pearl Abyss and entered a $120 million research partnership with Google DeepMind. The collaboration will utilize Eve Online as a testbed for AI research, focusing on areas like long-horizon planning and continual learning, with the potential to explore new gameplay experiences. This move aims to support Fenris Creations' future as an independent developer of persistent online worlds.
GamesStop wants eBay, Nintendo confirms Switch 2 price hike, and union boss says EA buyout is a national security risk - Patch Notes #51This week's gaming news roundup covers GameStop's $55.5 billion takeover bid for eBay, Nintendo's confirmation of price hikes for the Nintendo Switch 2, and concerns raised by a union boss regarding the potential Saudi Arabian buyout of Electronic Arts, citing national security risks. The article also touches on internal leadership changes at Xbox, layoffs at 2K, and the rebranding of CCP Games.
CCP Games rebrands as Fenris Creations following sale from Pearl AbyssCCP Games, the developer of Eve Online, has rebranded as Fenris Creations following its $120 million sale from Pearl Abyss. As part of the transition, Fenris Creations has formed a research partnership with Google DeepMind, which also acquired a minority stake in the studio. The partnership will focus on advancing AI research using Eve Online as a testbed.
EVE Online developer goes independent as Fenris Creations, partners up with Google DeepMindCCP Games, now operating as Fenris Creations, has announced its independence and a new partnership with Google DeepMind. Fenris Creations will continue to develop EVE Online, EVE Vanguard, and EVE Frontier, with no layoffs planned. Google DeepMind will utilize an offline version of EVE Online to advance AI research in areas like long-horizon planning and continual learning, and has taken a minority stake in Fenris Creations.
CCP Games is no more: EVE Online studio changes its name as it goes independent and enters an AI research partnership…CCP Games has rebranded to Fenris Creations and parted ways with Pearl Abyss for $120 million, entering an AI research partnership with Google DeepMind. The studio will continue developing EVE Online and its related titles with unchanged leadership and plans. The partnership aims to explore new gameplay experiences using AI and advance research in areas like long-horizon planning within the EVE Online universe.
EVE Online’s Developer Is Rebranding as Fenris Creations in a New Independent ChapterCCP Games, the developer of EVE Online, has rebranded to Fenris Creations and returned to independent operation after parting ways with Pearl Abyss. The company announced that this transition will not involve any layoffs. Fenris Creations has also partnered with Google DeepMind to advance research in complex systems using EVE Online's environments.- AI Yi-Yi!Google DeepMind employees have voted to unionize, citing concerns over military AI deals. This move follows reports of Google Chrome silently pushing a 4GB AI model to devices without user consent.
EVE Online will be used to help train Google DeepMind's AI tech, as company take a minority stake in the former CCP GamesCCP Games, now operating as Fenris Creations, has entered a research partnership with Google DeepMind to advance AI development using an offline version of EVE Online. Google has also taken a minority stake in the studio. This collaboration aims to explore areas like long-horizon planning and continual learning within the complex, player-driven universe of EVE Online.- ‘EVE continues’: EVE Online’s CCP Games rebrands as Fenris Creations, partners with Google DeepMindCCP Games, the developer behind EVE Online, has been sold by Pearl Abyss back to its own executive management and rebranded as Fenris Creations. The company also announced a new research partnership with Google DeepMind focused on artificial intelligence in complex game systems. Despite the ownership change and rebrand, CCP Games stated that its leadership, creative direction, and development plans for EVE Online and its related projects remain unchanged.
EVE Online studio CCP Games goes independent as Fenris CreationsCCP Games, the developer of EVE Online, has been sold by Pearl Abyss to its management team for $120 million and rebranded as Fenris Creations. The studio will operate independently, with CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson assuring no layoffs. Fenris Creations has also partnered with Google DeepMind for AI research using EVE Online as a testbed.
Eve Online Developer CCP Games Rebrands to Fenris CreationsCCP Games has rebranded to Fenris Creations and partnered with Google DeepMind to explore AI-driven gameplay experiences in its persistent live games, including Eve Online. The company, which recently underwent a management buyout from Pearl Abyss, will continue its day-to-day operations unchanged with a focus on long-running virtual worlds and strategic decision-making.