2026-10-15 · Daily Intelligence Brief

House House Won't Release Big Walk on Xbox in Support of Pro-Palestinian BDS Campaign

Melbourne-based developer House House has announced it will not release its cooperative game Big Walk on Xbox, citing support for the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) campaign. This decision means the highly anticipated title will be absent from Microsoft's console platform and may only launch on other platforms. House House, known for Untitled Goose Game, becomes one of the few independent studios to directly link a political stance to a commercial release decision. For players, Xbox users will be unable to purchase or play the game through official channels, while those on other platforms remain unaffected. The move may also spark further industry discussion about platform choices, political expression, and commercial interests.

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miHoYo's Life Sim 'Star Valley' Final Beta: AI NPC Nalo Brings 'Human-like' Social Experience

On September 20, miHoYo's life simulation game 'Star Valley' launched its final closed beta with monetization. The standout feature is AI NPCs, particularly café owner Nalo, who exhibits impressive memory and conversational freedom, making players feel remembered. Nalo can recognize tone and outfits, handle multi-player chats, and proactively engage, even sharing player stories with others. Other AI NPCs like guide Gudoman, game host Reef, and commentator Alai serve specific roles. Built on miHoYo's self-developed large model and 'brain-like' design, these NPCs aim to create AI-native gameplay, blending companionship with multiplayer socializing. The beta also refined management gameplay, slowing pace and simplifying tasks. Set for Winter 2026, the game's AI social features may drive long-term engagement, though token costs remain a challenge.

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Red Magic 12 Pro+ Launched: RGB Liquid Cooling, 185Hz Under-Display Full Screen, Starting at 6,999 Yuan

On October 15, Red Magic unveiled its gaming phone Red Magic 12 Pro+ at a launch event, starting at 6,999 yuan and going on sale the same day at 18:00 through official stores and authorized channels. The phone emphasizes cooling and display: it uses a pulsating liquid cooling engine, an active cooling fan, graphene, VC and liquid metal, with RGB lighting integrated into the liquid cooling area that can change with game status. Launch materials claim the dual-crystal liquid cooling micropump delivers 85% more power than the previous generation, the fan spins at 25,500 RPM, and the brand calls the RGB liquid cooling an “industry first.” The screen uses ninth-generation under-display technology, with a global touch sampling rate of 500Hz and an instantaneous touch sampling rate of up to 5,000Hz; the brand calls this 185Hz screen an “industry-first true full-screen under display.” Core specs include the sixth-generation Snapdragon 8 Super Ultimate Edition, a self-developed Red Core R5 gaming chip, and CUBE Qingtian Game Engine 4.0. It has an 8,400mAh battery, supports 120W wired and 80W wireless fast charging, and weighs 223 grams with an 8.5mm thickness. REDMAGICOS12 adds AI-related features and cross-device transfer capabilities. The 12GB+256GB, 16GB+512GB and 16GB+1TB versions are priced at 6,999 yuan, 7,999 yuan and 8,999 yuan respectively. For players, the device combines a…

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