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GDC Report Highlights AI's Rise and "Infrastructure Problem" as Gaming Hardware Prices Surge

• The 2026 GDC Trends Report, released on May 28, reveals a significant industry shift towards generative AI adoption, with consistent support for its use in planning and routine tasks, particularly among older professionals and neurodivergent individuals. The report also notes a rise in co-development partnerships and increased dual monetization in mobile gaming, alongside ongoing challenges in securing funding and publishing deals.

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• Valve has increased the prices of its Steam Deck OLED models by over $200 in the United States and other key markets, attributing the change to rising memory and storage costs and global logistical challenges. Despite the substantial price hike, the Steam Deck OLED remarkably sold out in the United States mere hours after being restocked.

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• Activision has officially announced *Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4*, slated for a global release on October 23, 2026, across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and notably, Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders for the highly anticipated title are now live, with development led by Infinity Ward.

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