A new report claims CD Projekt Red had a Cyberpunk: Edgerunners game in development, created in partnership with WayForward. Before you get too excited though, it also appears that the game may have been scrapped after an early prototyping phase. 

According to a report from MP1st, a former WayForward developer’s portfolio referenced an unannounced CDPR R&D project titled “Gemini”, described as a Cyberpunk: Edgerunners game. The work took place between 2025 and 2026, suggesting the project never moved beyond early prototyping. The listing included an internal logo combining Edgerunners branding with the Gemini codename.

It is claimed that Gemini was envisioned as a “rollback‑driven” 2.5D brawler, aligning closely with WayForward’s experience on River City Girls. The developer’s notes mention rollback‑safe architecture and online transport integration, indicating that online multiplayer and rollback netcode were planned features. However, the portfolio does not clarify whether Gemini was greenlit, paused or cancelled.

While a small-scale Cyberpunk Edgerunners game may no longer be happening, fans do have Season 2 of the anime to look forward to later this year. CD Projekt Red is also still hard at work on Project Orion, the codename for the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077.

KitGuru Says: Gemini, if real, sounds like an interesting idea, although it is not exactly the type of game fans of Cyberpunk 2077 are going to be looking for. 

Intel has confirmed it is collaborating with Google to provide the hardware foundation for the newly announced Googlebook laptops. The devices are expected to feature Intel's latest Core Series 300 “Wildcat Lake” processors, built on the Intel 18A process node. While Intel will provide the x86 platform, Google VP John Maletis confirmed that the ecosystem will also include Arm-based solutions from Qualcomm and MediaTek.

In an interview with Chrome Unboxed, John Maletis outlined that Google will enforce strict hardware guidelines for its OEM partners (Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo). These requirements cover minimum specifications for CPUs, memory, and storage to ensure a consistent premium experience. While Intel-powered models will target high-performance productivity, the inclusion of Qualcomm and MediaTek suggests a diverse range of devices.

Although Maletis didn't confirm which Intel platform would be used in Googlebooks, given the rumours surrounding Intel's upcoming CPU architectures, the Wildcat Lake is the most likely to be featured. According to reports, the “Wildcat Lake” architecture features a hybrid configuration with up to 6 CPU cores, including 2 “Cougar Cove” P-cores and 4 “Darkmont” low-power E-cores. The platform integrates an NPU 5 capable of 40 platform TOPS and up to two Xe3 integrated graphics cores, all with a 15-35W TDP.

The first generation of Googlebooks is scheduled to arrive this fall. Notably, AMD isn't listed as a launch partner. Devices will be identifiable by a standardised “glowbar” hardware element on the lid.

KitGuru says: For this type of laptop, do you think Intel Wildcat Lake is the go-to CPU, or do you think Qualcomm and Mediatek can come up with something more interesting?

Google has announced Googlebook, a new category of laptops designed to succeed the Chromebook by integrating Android and ChromeOS into a single operating system. Revealed during “The Android Show: I/O Edition”, these laptops are built around Gemini Intelligence and feature premium hardware specifications from partners including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

The headline feature of the Googlebook is the Magic Pointer, a collaborative effort with the Google DeepMind team. This redesigned cursor triggers Gemini-powered contextual suggestions when “wiggled” or hovered over screen elements. Examples provided by Google include automatically generating calendar invites from email text or visualising furniture placement by selecting multiple images.

Software integration includes “Create Your Widget”, allowing users to generate custom desktop dashboards via natural language prompts that pull data from the web, Gmail, and Calendar. The new OS also enables “Cast my Apps”, a feature that allows users to run and control Android phone apps directly on the laptop screen. Furthermore, “Quick Access” provides native file browser integration with connected Android smartphones, eliminating the need for manual file transfers.

Google confirmed that all Googlebook devices will feature a distinctive “glowbar” on the lid, a functional lighting element intended to signal the platform's identity. While specific processor and memory specifications were not detailed, Google stated the laptops will use premium materials and hit retail shelves in fall 2026. Official hardware reveals are expected at the upcoming Google I/O conference.

KitGuru says: Do you think Googlebooks will have a bigger impact than Chromebooks?

Square Enix has often made efforts to experiment with major new technologies. Back when cloud computing was all the rage, Square Enix announced several major projects utilising it. The same thing happened when NFTs and blockchain technologies had a brief stint in the limelight. Now for 2026, Square Enix is focused on AI. 

The first major experiment from Square Enix with AI will see Dragon Quest X getting an AI-powered Slime character, powered by Google Gemini. The slime companion will be extra chatty, helping solo players and brand-new players feel ‘less lonely' as they start out their journey in the MMO. The announcement was made at a press event in Japan, attended by VGC.

Dragon Quest X is not available worldwide, so only those in Japan will get to see this experiment in action. The game is an MMO, so it is markedly different to all of the other mainline Dragon Quest titles, which are all traditional turn-based JRPGs.

Once in place, when a player talks to Slimey using the chat function, Gemini will automatically generate voices and engage in conversation. In some instances, Slimey may also initiate a conversation itself when a rare item is found, or a tough enemy is defeated.

Whether or not this experiment leads to any broader or grander integrations remains to be seen. As we've seen in the past, Square Enix's experiments with cloud computing and Blockchain technology didn't really lead to much at the consumer-level, so we shall have to wait and see how it goes.

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KitGuru Says: With everyone rushing to harness AI in every way imaginable, we've seen a lot of bad ideas pushed to the forefront. However, when it comes to in-game NPCs and side characters, I do think there is potential there to push the envelope and ultimately create more ‘living' or reactive game worlds.