THE SPRINT
Quick-hit news from tech, motorsport, and geek culture.
Blizzard Killed Turtle WoW and I Get It. But Also, Come On.
Blizzard won a lawsuit against the biggest WoW private server. They're legally right. But when your game has $90 mounts and a new premium currency, maybe ask why people left in the first place.
We Didn't Come Here to Play Video Games
My dad wanted us outside on vacation. I let my boys play Smash Bros in the condo. Turns out we're both right.
The PC Port Pivot: Why Sony is Pulling Back the Reins
Sony called PC ports 'printing money.' Now they're slowing down. The strategy shift, the numbers behind it, and what it means for dad gamers who play on Steam Deck after bedtime.
Gears of War: E-Day is Coming and I've Never Been More Ready
The Coalition is taking us back to Emergence Day. After six years away from Gears, this prequel might be the most important Xbox game in a generation.
Anthropic Shipped the Best Claude Update Yet. Then Quietly Tightened the Limits.
Sonnet 4.6, Claude Apps, computer use agents, and a massive feature drop. Oh, and your 5-hour session limits now burn faster during peak hours. Guess who upgraded today.
Sony Doesn't Want to Be a Game Company Anymore
The PSN rebrand, a stablecoin backed by their own bank, Project Cronos, Soneium blockchain, and PULSE hardware. Sony is building an ecosystem. Here's the theory.
The Last Cartridge: Why Physical Media Is Dying and Why I'm Still Buying
Disc drives are disappearing, digital sales hit record highs, and the industry wants you to stop owning things. A collector's perspective on what we're about to lose.
Slay the Spire 2: A Busy Dad's Take on the Early Access
StS2 is here in early access and it feels like coming home. New characters, new engine, same addiction. Here's what changed and why I can't stop playing.
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NVIDIA Thinks Small AI Could Make NPCs Actually Talk Like People
NVIDIA's new research on Small Language Model agents could mean the end of canned NPC dialog trees. Here's what it means for gaming.