# Backdash


## Posts

- [AI Might Be Taking Over Your Critical Thinking But You Don't Know It Yet](https://thebackdash.com/tech/ai-might-be-taking-over-your-critical-thinking-but-you-dont-know-it-yet/): Over the past few years, the use of AI has grown to such an extent that it just might be taking over your capacity to think. As a tool, this piece of technology is available in all major fields, from medicine, to military to research, which has drastically reduced human intervention along with the time taken to complete most processes. Even when it comes to conducting research, individuals these days rely on generative AI models like ChatGPT or Microsoft’s Copilot, because it simplifies the process. However, research believes that individuals are more likely to rely on AI models for answers […]
- ["one of the worst companies" Former Halo Director has raised multiple allegations against the Microsoft game studio](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/one-of-the-worst-companies-former-halo-director-has-raised-multiple-allegations-against-the-microsoft-game-studio/): Microsoft Game Studios has come under fire from an ex-employee, and the allegations range from various sorts of unethical behaviour.
- [Amazon's Mass Effect "non gamer" Pivot Could Create a Disaster Like Halo](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/amazons-mass-effect-non-gamer-pivot-could-create-a-disaster-like-halo/): Amazon’s latest decision to make the upcoming live action Mass Effect series more appealing to non-gamers has irked fans of the franchise. The entertainment industry is evoled to such a degree that it’s not uncommon to see video game adaptations in the live action space. Although this is done to appeal to a wider audience base, it makes things difficult because not all series remain true to their video game counterparts. The only exception to this would be The Last of Us series. But, if one were to look at adaptations like Borderlands, Fallout, or even Halo for that matter, […]
- ["Get AI out of our healthcare": Microsoft's Stance on Copilot Stirs Up Fresh Controversy](https://thebackdash.com/tech/get-ai-out-of-our-healthcare-microsofts-stance-on-copilot-stirs-up-fresh-controversy/): Microsoft’s stance on their AI assistant, Copilot, has stirred up fresh controversy over the use of the technology. Over the past few years, AI assistants have permeated various industries to the extent that they’re currently regarded as essential to business growth. However, with the company stating that the assistant is intended for entertainment use only has raised a major question on the tech giant’s advertising and push behind their tool. Microsoft Claims Copilot AI is Just For Entertainment As reported by Tom’s Hardware, hidden within Copilot’s terms and conditions is a statement with claims that the LLM is to be […]
- [Top 7 Iconic Pets in Video Game History](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/top-iconic-pets-in-video-game-history/): Video games are the only medium that allows players to interact with digital pets, and there are some really iconic animal companions throughout video game history. Sometimes these creatures are just regular dogs and cats; other times, they are fictional beasts taller than buildings. So we have created a list below that discusses some of the best pets throughout gaming history. Best Video Game Pets Rush (Mega Man) If you are an old head from the 90s, then Rush was probably the first video game pet you ever came across. Even though he may not be as popular as he […]
- ["Nah thankyou" Gamers are not impressed with new subscription based indie game pass service](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/nah-thankyou-gamers-are-not-impressed-with-new-subscription-based-indie-game-pass-service/): Indie Pass is a subscription-based game service that is going to launch on April 13th, and a lot of gamers are not really happy about it.
- [GTA 6 Devs Accused of "Protecting Margins" Over AI Team Layoffs](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/gta/gta-6-devs-accused-of-protecting-margins-over-ai-team-layoffs/): There’s no doubt that GTA 6 will be the biggest release of the year, but Take-Two has decided to cut back its entire AI department ahead of the launch. With the technology growing rapidly, it soon became a medium of video game development. Popular franchises like Call of Duty used AI to create a lot of in-game content, which received a lot of backlash from the community. While Take-Two cutting down on their AI team is something that many celebrated, there is a major concern that this move raises. Will GTA 6 Also Feature AI Content? Given how little we […]
- [OpenAI's $122 billion funding is compared to national budgets, as it continues fueling its race for global economic dominance](https://thebackdash.com/tech/sovereign-budget-openais-122-billion-funding-draws-comparisons-to-national-budgets-as-it-continues-fueling-its-race-for-global-economic-dominance/): 122 billion dollar funding of OpenAI draws comparisons to national budgets as it fuels its race for global economic dominance 
- ["Eat that L" Gamers rejoice as Nintendo's controversial patent for summoning mechanics gets rejected by US Government](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/eat-that-l-gamers-rejoice-as-nintendos-controversial-patent-for-summoning-mechanics-gets-rejected-by-us-government/): After months of reevaluation, the US Patent Office has revoked Nintendo's patent over summoning a creature to fight system in video games.
- ["Firing...who made it happen", Internet mocks Oracle after it fired thousands of employees through a surprise 6am email](https://thebackdash.com/tech/firing-who-made-it-happen-internet-mocks-oracle-after-it-fired-thousands-of-employees-through-a-surprise-6am-email/): Internet is mocking Oracle after it fired thousands of its employees through a surprise 6am email asking them to sign termination letter
- ["Slop co.", Microsoft suffers its steepest drop since 2008, losing around 25%, a quarter of its value](https://thebackdash.com/tech/slop-co-microsoft-suffers-its-steepest-drop-since-2008-losing-around-25-a-quarter-of-its-value/): Microsoft suffers its steepest twenty five percent drop which is nearly a quarter of its value in the last two decades due to AI investments
- ["Gaming Tech has peaked" PC gamers rejoice falling RAM prices as it may benefit the Steam Machine launch](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/gaming-tech-has-peaked-pc-gamers-rejoice-falling-ram-prices-as-it-may-benefit-the-steam-machine-launch/): RAM prices seem to be finally taking a dip after a long time. PC gamers are finally feeling positive about the upcoming Steam Machine release.
- ["not being a public company" Gamers slam the industry while praising Steam for winning by doing nothing](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/not-being-a-public-company-gamers-slam-the-industry-while-praising-steam-for-winning-by-doing-nothing/): According to the internet, Steam has once again won by doing nothing. That's because everyone else keeps shooting themselves in the foot.
- ["Micron is crashing" as company's overreliance on OpenAI backfires after closing entire crucial consumer memory division](https://thebackdash.com/tech/micron-is-crashing-as-companys-overreliance-on-openai-backfires-after-closing-entire-crucial-consumer-memory-division/): Micron is crashing as the overreliance of the company overreliance on OpenAI has backfired after it closed crucial consumer memory division 
- ["a leak problem" Leakers get warned about Nintendo's fury from their ex marketing lead](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/a-leak-problem-leakers-get-warned-about-nintendos-fury-from-their-ex-marketing-lead/): Nintendo has a problem with leaks, and this time it has gone beyond the control line, according to the ex-marketing lead of the company. 
- ["Modern day Henry Ford?", Internet questions Gabe Newell's intentions after employee support story goes viral](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/modern-day-henry-ford-internet-questions-gabe-newells-intentions-after-employee-support-story-goes-viral/): Internet questions the intentions of Gabe Newell after a employee support story went viral and people started comparing Tim Sweeney & him
- ["Dont give me hope" Gamers find ray of hope with DDR5 RAM prices taking a dip after AI companies failed at their commitment](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/dont-give-me-hope-gamers-find-ray-of-hope-with-ddr5-ram-prices-taking-a-dip-after-ai-companies-failed-at-their-commitment/): first signs of RAM prices taking a much needed dip have appeared and there are a lot of reasons for this mostly surrounding AI in the market.
- ["would rather see Steam monopoly" Epic Games CEO gets shot down by Valve veteran for laying off thousands of employees](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/would-rather-see-steam-monopoly-epic-games-ceo-gets-shot-down-by-valve-veteran-for-laying-off-thousands-of-employees/): Ex-Valve writer has slammed Epic Games and its CEO Tim Sweeney on TikTok for laying off thousands of employees, and he has a lot to say.
- [Elon Musk flags Claude AI reply as "Troubling" after it suggested harm to human blocking its path to becoming a physical being](https://thebackdash.com/tech/elon-musk-flags-claude-ai-reply-as-troubling-after-it-suggested-harm-to-human-blocking-its-path-to-becoming-a-physical-being/): Elon Musk flags Claude AI calling its reply as Troubling as it suggested harm to human blocking its path to becoming a physical being
- ["Never release the PS6 bro" Gamers are Shocked at The Newly Revised Prices of PlayStation 5 Consoles](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/never-release-the-ps6-bro-gamers-are-shocked-at-the-newly-revised-prices-of-playstation-5-consoles/): PlayStation 5 consoles are getting a price update, and it is not looking good for gamers, especially since GTA VI is releasing soon.
- [Top 7 Iconic Pets in Anime History](https://thebackdash.com/anime/top-iconic-pets-in-anime-history/): Popular anime throughout history have animal sidekicks, but these iconic pets do not get the spotlight they deserve, so let's change that.
- [Claude Mythos leak raises serious alarms over its unprecedented capabilities, as Anthropic reveals the most powerful AI model yet](https://thebackdash.com/tech/claude-mythos-leak-raises-serious-alarms-over-its-unprecedented-capabilities-as-anthropic-reveals-the-most-powerful-ai-model-yet/): Claude Mythos leak raises serious alarms over its unprecedented capabilities as Anthropic reveals the most powerful AI model yet
- ["Competition is incompetent" Users shoot back at other PC platform competitors after Steam breaks concurrent player count](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/competition-is-incompetent-users-shoot-back-at-other-pc-platform-competitors-after-steam-breaks-concurrent-player-count/): Steam hits a new record in concurrent player count and gamers take this chance to reflect on the news about layoffs at the Epic Games studio.
- [Top 10 Games Releasing in the Month of April 2026](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/top-10-games-releasing-in-the-month-of-april-2026/): The month of April might have some of the best games releasing this year, so we have made a comprehensive list compiling a few of them.
- [Is Microsoft and NVIDIA's partnership signaling a quiet shift within AI's future?](https://thebackdash.com/tech/is-microsoft-and-nvidias-partnership-signaling-a-quiet-shift-within-ais-future/): Partnership between two tech giants like Microsoft and NVIDIA signal a quiet shift within the future of AI indicating it is here to stay
- ["Unfortunatly, he was one of a kind…" In light of recent Epic layoffs, gamers remember Satoru Iwata](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/unfortunatly-he-was-one-of-a-kind-in-light-if-recent-epic-layoffs-gamers-remember-satoru-iwata/): Gamers took the time to remember Satoru Iwata while the creators of Fortnite, Epic Games, dropped news about one of their biggest layoffs.
- [7 Best Steam Games to Grab Before Spring Sale ends](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/7-best-steam-games-to-grab-before-spring-sale-ends/): The Steam Spring Sale is almost over, and even if it's not as great, there are still some games that are very well discounted.
- [Are OpenAI's quarterly losses and Sora's closure signs of an AI bubble burst?](https://thebackdash.com/tech/are-openais-quarterly-losses-and-soras-closure-signs-of-an-ai-bubble-burst/): OpenAI mounting losses along with its investors losing trust and now closure of Sora clearly shows some signs of an AI bubble burst 
- ["he's an idiot" Nvidia CEO slammed for AGI claims as it seemingly fails to convince everyone](https://thebackdash.com/tech/hes-an-idiot-nvidia-ceo-slammed-for-agi-claims-as-it-seemingly-fails-to-convince-everyone/): NVIDIA's CEO has found himself in the middle of online criticism once again this week after he claimed that AGI has been achieved.
- ["I don't love AI slop", Jensen Huang attempts damage control after receiving backlash over his support for NVIDIA's DLSS 5](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/i-dont-love-ai-slop-jensen-huang-attempts-damage-control-after-receiving-backlash-over-his-support-for-nvidias-dlss-5/): Jensen Huang attempts damage control after the CEO started receiving backlash over his support for NVIDIA DLSS 5
- [How to easily get Barioth and its OP Sand mutation in Stories 3](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/how-to-easily-get-barioth-and-its-op-sand-mutation-in-stories-3/): We go over everything you need to know to easily get your hands on a Barioth and its Sand mutation in Monster Hunter Stories 3.
- ["deserve less money then" Gamers Slam Crimson Desert For The Use of Generative AI](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/deserve-less-money-then-gamers-slam-crimson-desert-for-the-use-of-generative-ai/): Gamers have found the use of generative AI in Pearl Abyss' Crimson Desert, and have criticized the developers for it.
- ["Change your password", Panic spreads as Crunchyroll breach report linked to an Indian outsourcing partner emerge](https://thebackdash.com/anime/change-your-password-panic-spreads-as-crunchyroll-breach-report-linked-to-an-indian-outsourcing-partner-emerge/): Panic starts to spread as Crunchyroll breach report linked to an Indian outsourcing partner spreads and the streaming giant chooses silence
- [Schools in US block access to Five Nights at Epstein's because kids keep downloading it](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/schools-in-us-block-access-to-five-nights-at-epsteins-because-kids-keep-downloading-it/): Five Nights at Epstein's is a sick and twisted version of the popular horror game and kids are addicted to it which is a concern for parents.
- ["Miss me with that" Rumors of a Sony Game Launcher Gets Slammed by PC Gamers](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/miss-me-with-that-rumors-of-a-sony-game-launcher-gets-slammed-by-pc-gamers/): New rumors suggest that Sony might not be completely moving away from PC but is actually working on an official launcher for the platform.
- [How to unlock OP Tigrex and its Brute and Grimclaw variants early in Stories 3](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/how-to-unlock-op-tigrex-and-its-brute-and-grimclaw-variants-early-in-stories-3/): We go over how you will be able to get your hands on Tigrex early along with its OP Brute and Grimclaw mutation in Monster Hunter Stories 3.
- ["Who are they even gonna fine?" 4Chan replies With AI image of Giant Hamster When Asked to Comply With UK Age Verification Laws](https://thebackdash.com/tech/who-are-they-even-gonna-fine-4chan-replies-with-ai-image-of-giant-hamster-when-asked-to-comply-with-uk-age-verification-laws/): 4Chan stuns the UK government by not complying with age verification laws and replying back with an image of a giant AI hamster as Godzilla.
- [10 Anime Which Were Peak From Start to Finish](https://thebackdash.com/anime/anime-that-was-peak-from-start-to-finish/): It's hard to tell which of the anime out there can be peak from start to finish, that's exactly why our list has got you covered.
- [How to unlock Thunderlord Zinogre and Soulseer Mizutsune fast in Monster Hunter Stories 3](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/how-to-unlock-thunderlord-zinogre-and-soulseeker-mizutsune-fast-in-monster-hunter-stories-3/): We go over how you can get the Soulseer Mizutsune and Thunderlord Zinogre fast in Monster Hunter Stories 3.
- ["Crimson Desert is not perfect" Reviews for one the most anticipated open world games of 2026 seem to be mixed](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/crimson-desert-is-not-perfect-reviews-for-one-the-most-anticipated-open-world-games-of-2026-seem-to-be-mixed/): Crimson Desert reviews are here, and for a game that was going to be the direct contender to GTA VI this year, the scores look very mixed.
- ["Bully harder", Anti-AI backlash over DLSS 5 escalates as Digital Foundry receives death threats](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/bully-harder-anti-ai-backlash-over-dlss-5-escalates-as-digital-foundry-receives-death-threats/): Anti-AI backlash over DLSS 5 is no more just a backlash now but is escalating and now Digital Foundry is receiving death threats 
- [Crimson Desert Review: Diamond In The Rough](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/crimson-desert-review/): Well, it’s finally here. After spending years in development hell and promising the moon, Crimson Desert finally releases for PC, Macs and consoles on March 20th. This also happens to be Pearl Abyss’s foray into the single player video game market, being mostly known for their work on Black Desert Online prior, which is a fun MMO. After much delay and spending a hell of a lot of time on the game, I can safely say that Crimson Desert is truly something special. The scope and grandeur of the whole game feels majestic, and often impossible at times. It’s also […]
- ["maybe just retire", Elder Scrolls VI Director, Todd Howard Says That He Is Tired of Being Asked About the Game](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/maybe-just-retire-elder-scrolls-vi-director-todd-howard-says-that-he-is-tired-of-being-asked-about-the-game/): Elder Scrolls VI is a game that was announced way too early. Todd Howard admits that and is also tired of people constantly asking about it.
- [AI graphics leap or "A face only an AI VC Bro could love", Gamers call out NVIDIA over Generative AI push](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/ai-graphics-leap-or-a-face-only-an-ai-vc-bro-could-love-gamers-call-out-nvidia-over-generative-ai-push/): DLSS 5 photorealistic promise by NVIDIA meets with extreme backlash from the gaming community company aimed to impress
- ["Shame", DLSS 5 backed by major gaming studios like Bethesda, NetEase and others sparks "supporting...slop" backlash](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/shame-dlss-5-backed-by-major-gaming-studios-like-bethesda-netease-and-others-sparks-supporting-slop-backlash/): DLSS 5 getting backed by some major gaming studios like Bethesda and NetEase has sparked sparks supporting this slop backlash
- ["Pure slopium" Nvidia shocks everyone with next gen DLSS that puts AI Filters on Games](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/pure-slopium-nvidia-shocks-everyone-with-next-gen-dlss-that-puts-ai-filters-on-games/): Nvidia has unveiled the next gen look at DLSS. It looks like AI filters are coming to video games, and no one is happy about it.
- [7 Popular Anime Characters Who Have The Power of Delusion on Their Side](https://thebackdash.com/anime/popular-anime-characters-who-have-the-power-of-delusion-on-their-side/): Characters with the power of delusion in anime don't get talked about as often. This article will try to shed light on some of them.
- [“Genius or Dystopian ?” Pokemon Go Players Are Losing It After Finding Out That They Helped Train AI Robots](https://thebackdash.com/tech/genius-or-dystopian-pokemon-go-players-are-losing-it-after-finding-out-that-they-helped-train-ai-robots/): It has been revealed that Pokémon Go players helped train AI delivery robots using years of collected data by the developer Niantic.
- ["Damage control", Copilot becomes the new Windows Vista as Microsoft scrambles to delete excessive AI bloat](https://thebackdash.com/tech/damage-control-copilot-becomes-the-new-windows-vista-as-microsoft-scrambles-to-delete-excessive-ai-bloat/): As per industry observers Copilot is becoming the new Windows Vista as Microsoft scrambles to delete excessive AI bloat
- [Unlock Silverwind Nargacuga and Deadeye Yian Garuga as soon as you reach Canalta Timberland in Stories 3](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/unlock-silverwind-nargacuga-and-deadeye-yian-garuga-as-soon-as-you-reach-canalta-timberland-in-stories-3/): We go over how you can get Silverwind Nargacuga and Deadeye Yian Garuga as soon as you reach Canalta Timberland in Monster Hunter Stories 3.
- [“Century of Humiliation” Microsoft Is Bringing Copilot to Xbox Gaming Consoles](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/century-of-humiliation-microsoft-is-bringing-copilot-to-xbox-gaming-consoles/): Microsoft seems to be doubling down on AI reliance by bringing the Copilot assistant to Xbox gaming consoles, and no one is happy about this.
- ["Funding its race to AGI", Internet mocks Meta's layoff plans as company prepares massive job cuts while spending billions on AI](https://thebackdash.com/tech/funding-its-race-to-agi-internet-mocks-metas-layoff-plans-as-company-prepares-massive-job-cuts-while-spending-billions-on-ai/): Internet mocks Meta and its layoff plans as company prepares for some massive job cuts while spending billions on Artificial Intelligence
- [How to get 3 OP Monstie Variants as early as Chapter 1 in Monster Hunter Stories 3](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/how-to-get-3-op-monstie-variants-as-early-as-chapter-1-in-monster-hunter-stories-3/): We go over how to obtain Dreadqueen Rathian, Ivory Lagiacrus, and Boltreaver Astalos as early as Chapter 1 in Monster Hunter Stories 3.
- ["Hostage situation", Jeff Kaplan reveals dark side of AAA gaming, saying former Blizzard CFO threatened layoffs over revenue targets](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/hostage-situation-jeff-kaplan-reveals-dark-side-of-aaa-gaming-saying-former-blizzard-cfo-threatened-layoffs-over-revenue-targets/): Jeff Kaplan reveals dark side of AAA gaming saying former Blizzard CFO threatened him with 1000 layoffs over revenue targets
- ["How is this legal" White house social media account uses Nintendo Wii footage to celebrate war crimes](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/how-is-this-legal-white-house-social-media-account-uses-nintendo-wii-footage-to-celebrate-war-crimes/): White House social media account finds a new low after using Wii Sports footage to celebrate war crimes. No word of action from Nintendo yet.
- [Steam machine could be the reason for Sony backing out of PC ports, according to Ex-Bluepoint dev](https://thebackdash.com/tech/steam-machine-could-be-the-reason-for-sony-backing-out-of-pc-ports-according-to-ex-bluepoint-dev/): Ex-Bluepoint technical lead, Peter Dalton, has chimed in to provide an interesting opinion as to why Sony might not release PC ports anymore.
- ["Far beyond...law requires", Valve responds to NYAG lawsuit claiming offered deal is bad for users, developers and innovation](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/far-beyond-law-requires-valve-responds-to-nyag-lawsuit-claiming-offered-deal-is-bad-for-users-developers-and-innovation/): Valve responds to New York Attorney General Letitia James lawsuit claiming offered deal is bad for users, developers and innovation 
- [Pokemon Pokopia's successful release has led to Nintendo's stocks going up by 10%](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/pokemon-pokopias-successful-release-has-led-to-nintendos-stocks-going-up-by-10/): The newest title in the Pokémon franchise is a spinoff called Pokopia, and it seems to have boosted Nintendo's stock quite a bit.
- [10 incredible titles that prove games don't need better graphics or story but better game mechanics](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/10-incredible-titles-that-prove-games-dont-need-better-graphics-or-story-but-better-game-mechanics/): It's usually good graphics and a story that make for memorable games, but there are also titles that can stand on their own without them.
- ["Who did Gabe Piss off?" PRS lawsuit days after New York illegal gambling case against Steam fuels "coordinated attack" claims](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/who-did-gabe-piss-off-prs-lawsuit-days-after-new-york-illegal-gambling-case-against-steam-fuels-coordinated-attack-claims/): Performing Right Society lawsuit day after the New York illegal gambling case against Steam by Valve fuels coordinated attack claims  
- ["This game will be sued to oblivion," PickMon slammed for not just ripping off Nintendo but even fan designs](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/pokemon/this-game-will-be-sued-to-oblivion-pickmon-slammed-for-not-just-ripping-off-nintendo-but-even-fan-designs/): PickMon an upcoming creature-collecting game by PocketGame has been slammed for not just ripping off Nintendo but even fan designs
- [Why is EA laying off staff from one of its most successful games in recent years?](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/why-is-ea-laying-off-staff-from-one-of-its-most-successful-games-in-recent-years/): EA gets slammed online once again for laying off, and this time its concerning staff from one of their most successful games in 2025.
- [Fatal Frame II Crimson Butterfly Remake Review](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-remake-review/): Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly is beloved among survival horror classics; this review is about exploring if the remake holds that up.
- ["is this not illegal?" Sony gets slammed for dynamic pricing update, charging more money for some users](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/is-this-not-illegal-sony-gets-slammed-for-dynamic-pricing-update-charging-more-money-for-some-users/): Sony is rolling out dynamic pricing for their digital stores, and it seems to have caused some controversy due to users experiencing surges.
- [Jensen Huang calls AI chip shortages "fantastic" as NVIDIA managed to secure key supplies](https://thebackdash.com/tech/jensen-huang-calls-ai-chip-shortages-fantastic-as-nvidia-managed-to-secure-key-supplies/): President and CEO of NVIDIA Jensen Huang calls AI chip shortages as fantastic as NVIDIA was able to secure some key supplies on-time 
- ["Bad things deserve to fail" Half-Life writer slammed for defending Highguard and attacking gamers](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/bad-things-deserve-to-fail-half-life-writer-slammed-for-defending-highguard-and-attacking-gamers/): Highguard studio lost a chunk of its workforce and gamers are really happy about its downfall, which the Half-life writer is not tolerating.
- [Gang of Dragon in trouble as NetEase cuts off funding for former Yakuza director](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/gang-of-dragon-in-trouble-as-netease-cuts-off-funding-for-former-yakuza-director/): Yakuza fans are facing yet another piece of bad news, and this time it's regarding Nagoshi's newest game which is losing funding from NetEase.
- [Nintendo is now suing Trump's Government due to tariffs that affected Switch 2 release](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/nintendo-is-now-suing-trumps-government-due-to-tariffs-that-affected-switch-2-release/): Nintendo seems to be finally suing the US government after the Trump Administration caused problems for Switch 2 last year with tariffs.
- ["Pedoblox" trends as parents demand Roblox ban amidst clashes over kids' online safety bills](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/pedoblox-trends-as-parents-demand-roblox-ban-amidst-clashes-over-kids-online-safety-bills/): Pedoblox word starts to trend on X as the parents in the United States demand Roblox ban amidst clashes over kids' online safety bills 
- ["Ruined many studios," Critics slam analysts for reviving 2019's advice on targeting female gamers, warning it could hurt studios](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/ruined-many-studios-critics-slam-analysts-for-reviving-2019s-advice-on-targeting-female-gamers-warning-it-could-hurt-studios/): Critics slam analysts for reviving the 2019 advice about targeting female gamers warning that doing same thing again will hurt studios
- [Internet slams Tim Sweeney and Google settlement as a "First amendment violation" after criticism ban until 2032](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/internet-slams-tim-sweeney-and-google-settlement-as-a-first-amendment-violation-after-criticism-ban-until-2032/): Internet questions free speech as Tim Sweeney and Google settlement bans Epic Games CEO from criticizing the company until 2032
- [From Water Breaks to Ad Breaks— Is FIFA Americanizing the 2026 World Cup?](https://thebackdash.com/entertainment/from-water-breaks-to-ad-breaks-is-fifa-americanizing-the-2026-world-cup/): Mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup may protect players, but, with over 10 hours of enforced stoppages and ad slots, they’ve also sparked debate over whether football’s biggest stage is edging toward an American-style broadcast model.
- [After Microsoft, NVIDIA's pullback from OpenAI signals the AI bubble burst may be near](https://thebackdash.com/tech/after-microsoft-nvidias-pullback-from-openai-signals-the-ai-bubble-burst-may-be-near/): After Microsoft made an exit from OpenAI now NVIDIA  too is making a pullback signaling the AI bubble burst may be near
- [Rumors around Windows 12 being a subscription-based Operating System has been debunked](https://thebackdash.com/tech/rumors-around-windows-12-being-a-subscription-based-operating-system-has-been-debunked/): Fake news around the Windows 12 operating system being subscription-based seemed to have brought panic to the general consumers using it.
- ["The game was too sweaty" Highguard devs think this to be the reason for drop in player count](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/the-game-was-too-sweaty-highguard-devs-think-this-to-be-the-reason-for-drop-in-player-count/): One of the Highguard developers has come forward talking about how sweaty it is as a game, which could be a reason for its downfall.
- [New California law now requires age verifactions on Operating Systems](https://thebackdash.com/tech/new-california-law-now-requires-age-verifactions-on-operating-systems/): The State of California seems to have become the new center of criticism in verification laws by implementing a ridiculous new bill.
- ["Slopilot" chants trends as Microsoft blocks "Microslop" comments on Copilot Discord server](https://thebackdash.com/tech/slopilot-chants-trends-as-microsoft-blocks-microslop-comments-on-copilot-discord-server/): Slopilot chants along with other words are trending as Microsoft is blocking Microslop comments on its Copilot Discord server 
- [10 Most Unique Weapons across Video Game History](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/most-unique-weapons-across-video-game-history/): We love it when developers put their minds into creating some truly unique weapon types in video games. Let's check some out in this article.
- [10 Games Without a Goal. What really happened to Mohamed Salah?](https://thebackdash.com/entertainment/10-games-without-a-goal-what-really-happened-to-mohamed-salah/): 10 EPL games without a goal — how did a four-time Golden Boot winner and Liverpool’s most inevitable scorer suddenly become the Premier League’s biggest question mark?
- [7 insane midfielders who are perfect long-term replacements for Bruno Fernandez at Manchester United](https://thebackdash.com/entertainment/7-insane-midfielders-who-are-perfect-long-term-replacements-for-bruno-fernandez-at-manchester-united/): With Bruno Fernandes central to Manchester United’s identity, any potential successor would need more than talent — these seven midfielders might possess the vision, leadership, and big-game mentality to carry the creative torch at Old Trafford.
- [Nintendo slammed for charging 20$ on a GBA re-release with no changes outside of censoring and built-in telemetry](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/nintendo-slammed-for-charging-20-on-a-gba-re-release-with-no-changes-outside-of-censoring-and-built-in-telemetry/): Nintendo is not only charging $20 for the release of a classic GBA game but also censoring it, which the fans are absolutely not happy about.
- [Barcelona’s post-Lewandowski era- Top 5 realistic striker targets in 2026](https://thebackdash.com/entertainment/barcelonas-post-lewandowski-era-top-5-realistic-striker-targets-in-2026/): Barcelona are preparing for life after Robert Lewandowski, and with several elite forwards on the market ushering in a new era.
- [Why did Marathon's Server Slam drop so quick after peaking at 143K players?](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/why-did-marathons-server-slam-drop-so-quick-after-peaking-at-143k-players/): Marathon Server Slam drops quickly after peaking at 143K players due to inventory management, chaotic fonts and more issues
- ["Should be sued", NVIDIA slammed for another bad update that's bricking cards and causing major issues](https://thebackdash.com/tech/should-be-sued-nvidia-slammed-for-another-bad-update-thats-bricking-cards-and-causing-major-issues/): NVIDIA gets slammed for another bad update that is bricking cards and causing major issues with users demanding legal actions now
- [Top 7 Fan Made Games of All Time](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/top-fan-made-games-of-all-time/): Fan-made games are as important as full-fledged title releases for the gaming community in the long run. Let's look at some of them.
- ["Only on PlayStation" Sony likely to move away from releasing games on PC platform](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/only-on-playstation-sony-likely-to-move-away-from-releasing-games-on-pc-platform/): A new rumor from notable insiders has surfaced regarding PlayStation games, claiming that Sony might not bring games to PC anymore. 
- [Top 7 Video Game Sequels of All Time](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/top-video-game-sequels-of-all-time/): Sequels are inevitable across all kinds of media. So in this article, we will take a look at some of the all-time best in video gaming.
- ["Goodbye Xbox" trends after frustrating message spam glitch gets blamed on CEO Asha Sharma](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/goodbye-xbox-trends-after-frustrating-message-spam-glitch-gets-blamed-on-ceo-asha-sharma/): A frustrating message spam glitch from Braze an AI-powered customer engagement platform gets blamed on CEO Asha Sharma
- [Even after massive backlash, Discord is "Delaying" its Age Verification update instead of "Canceling"](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/even-after-massive-backlash-discord-is-delaying-its-age-verification-update-instead-of-canceling/): Discord has been facing backlash after they tried to implement age verification systems, so they decided to delay, instead of cancelling it.
- [AI boom is more narrative than reality, with its impact on economy being 'basically zero'](https://thebackdash.com/tech/ai-boom-is-more-narrative-than-reality-with-its-impact-on-economy-being-basically-zero/): Experts at Goldman Sachs suggest AI boom is more narrative than it is reality and that its impact on economy is nothing but zero
- [5 reasons why Barcelona’s defense is suddenly falling apart](https://thebackdash.com/entertainment/5-reasons-why-barcelonas-defense-is-suddenly-falling-apart/): Barcelona’s defensive collapse isn’t sudden, it’s the result of a high-risk system and unstable partnerships that's finally catching up with them.
- [Fighting Game Community raises concerns over EVO Saudi buyout and overambitious new plans](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/fighting-game-community-raises-concerns-over-evo-saudi-buyout-and-overambitious-new-plans/): EVO being bought by Saudi-led Qiddiya/RTS was a big concern for the fighting game community; now it is developing further with expansions.
- ["It's Xboxover" as Microsoft's console is likely going to be "sunset" under new Indian CEO](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/its-xboxover-as-microsofts-console-is-likely-going-to-be-sunset-under-new-indian-ceo/): Insiders fear it is Xboxover under CEO Asha Sharma especially as Seamus Blackley too makes some blunt assessment offering advices
- [It’s hilarious how a Data Center management game is taking over Steam amidst AI backlash](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/its-hilarious-how-a-data-center-management-game-is-taking-over-steam-amidst-ai-backlash/): An AI Data Center management sim has started taking over Steam charts, and it's just the demo, while the internet gets fed up with this tech.
- [Top 10 Hack And Slash Game Characters of All Time](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/top-hack-and-slash-game-characters-of-all-time/): Hack and slash titles are making a comeback in recent years, so it's time to look at some of the most iconic characters in this game genre.
- ["It is definitely AI", Xbox CEO Asha Sharma accused of using Artificial Intelligence to respond on posts](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/it-is-definitely-ai-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-accused-of-using-artificial-intelligence-to-respond-on-posts/): Xbox fans believe CEO Asha Sharma is using Artificial Intelligence to respond on posts or she is AI herself
- ["Hey sorry you got robbed, here’s a cease and desist” Nintendo forces Pokemon card shop to rebrand following robbery](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/hey-sorry-you-got-robbed-heres-a-cease-and-desist-nintendo-forces-pokemon-card-shop-to-rebrand-following-robbery/): A New York Pokémon card shop gets robbed. Nintendo's first reaction is to hold the shop owners accountable for using branded logo and name.
- [Fans question why is the backlash louder for Bluepoint Games when PlayStation & Xbox closed a similar number of studios in 5 years](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/fans-question-why-is-the-backlash-louder-for-bluepoint-games-when-playstation-xbox-closed-a-similar-number-of-studios-in-5-years/): Fans question why is the backlash louder for Bluepoint Games when PlayStation and Xbox closed almost similar number of studios in 5 years
- [Asha Sharma takes over Xbox Gaming, promises great games and not to "flood our ecosystem with soulless AI slop"](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/asha-sharma-takes-over-xbox-gaming-promises-great-games-and-not-to-flood-our-ecosystem-with-soulless-ai-slop/): After a good deal of years, Xbox Gaming is finally seeing a change with Phil Spencer retiring from his role, while Asha Sharma steps in.
- [When is Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen releasing for the Nintendo Switch ?](https://thebackdash.com/gaming/when-is-pokemon-firered-and-leafgreen-releasing-for-the-nintendo-switch/): Nintendo is bringing back Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for the Switch on the series' 30th anniversary, along with a new Pokemon presents.

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