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ARC Raiders studio CEO insists the developer isn’t using AI to replace workers
As we head into 2026, the use of artificial intelligence technology—especially generative AI—continues to be a hot-button issue. This debate has intensified following revelations that popular games like *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* and *ARC Raiders* incorporated AI technology in certain aspects of their development. The response from the gaming community has been both fiery and divided. However, Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund entered this year prepared to address the topic head-on. In a recent interview with GamesBeat, Söderlund shared Embark’s latest clarifications regarding the use of AI technology in *ARC Raiders*. He went on to discuss the tedious tasks for which Embark Studios has been exploring AI solutions. Söderlund argued that leveraging AI in these areas could lead to easier updates and allow developers to focus more on critical, creative…
GameStop (GME) bought $985.2 million of marketable securities during Q3 2025
In GameStop’s latest financial quarter, the company spent a significant amount of cash reshuffling its assets. Specifically, during the third quarter of its 2025 fiscal year, GameStop purchased $985.2 million worth of marketable securities. This acquisition was detailed in GameStop’s Q3 2025 earnings report. When listing its assets for the quarter, the company confirmed that it currently holds $985.2 million in marketable securities. GameStop did not provide any additional details or context regarding this move. However, this is not new territory for the company, as it has made similar purchases in previous quarters.https://www.shacknews.com/article/147109/gamestop-gme-q3-2025-marketable-securities
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