Gaming
Shift Up CEO Defends AI-Generated 'Stellar Blade' Music Video Amid Backlash
CEO Kim Hyung-tae argues generative AI is essential for South Korean studios to compete with larger Chinese developers.
Pokémon Winds and Waves leaks reveal rare Electric-type Elite Four member
Leaked details for the 2027 title suggest a significant shift in the series' endgame type representation.
D&D Sequel Script Finished, but Paramount and Hasbro Have Not Greenlit Film
Directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley have completed a screenplay for a follow-up to 'Honor Among Thieves,' though the project remains stalled.
Eli Roth’s ‘Ice Cream Man’ Debuts to Critical Backlash
The first feature from Roth's new media venture, The Horror Section, struggles to find its footing amid poor reviews.
Brotherwise Games Opens Plotweaver RPG Engine to Third-Party Settings
The creators of the Cosmere RPG are transforming Plotweaver into an open-source platform for diverse TTRPG worlds.
Strange New Worlds Seeds the Ground for Project Genesis
A subtle conversation between Kirk and La'an Noonien-Singh bridges the gap between the prequel series and the cinematic tragedy of The Wrath of Khan.
Epic Games Store offers Sol Cesto and OTXO for free through August 6
The latest weekly rotation features two highly-rated roguelike titles for PC gamers to claim.
Jason Momoa to Play Blanka in 'Street Fighter' Reboot
Legendary and Paramount preview a star-studded ensemble for the fighting game adaptation arriving in 2026.
Big Walk Becomes 2026's Highest-Rated Game With Metacritic Score of 93
House House's cooperative adventure prioritizes social communication over traditional mechanics to redefine the genre.
Amazon and Blur Studios Developing Warhammer 40,000 Animated Series
Executive produced by Henry Cavill, the new project spins off from the 'Secret Level' anthology to follow the elite Deathwatch.
Nintendo Sets Dedicated Direct for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
The tactical RPG arrives as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive this September, with a deep-dive presentation scheduled for August 4.
Saudi-led Consortium Acquires Electronic Arts in $55 Billion Leveraged Buyout
The gaming giant goes private as Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund takes a majority stake in one of the entertainment industry's largest deals.
Best Buy Drops Lenovo LOQ RTX 5060 Gaming Laptop to $1,199
A 'Deal of the Day' brings NVIDIA's latest 50-series mobile hardware to a budget-friendly price point.
Best Buy Discounts High-Spec Asus ROG Flow Z13 2-in-1 Gaming Laptop
The 64GB RAM configuration of the ultra-portable gaming tablet is now available for $2,099.99.
Aeternus Games Summit to Gather Christian Game Developers in Los Angeles
Industry professionals from Sony, EA, and Riot Games will convene to integrate faith with professional craft.
Game Freak Debuts Sci-Fi Action RPG 'Beast of Reincarnation'
The Pokémon developer pivots to hardcore action with a high-speed, apocalyptic title.
Pokémon Pokopia Adds Underwater Exploration in Bubbly Basin DLC and v2.0.0 Update
The upcoming expansion introduces the 'Dive' mechanic and submerged town-building to the Nintendo Switch 2 title.
Leaked Roadmap Reveals Xbox 'Disc-to-Digital' Program for 2026
Internal documents suggest Microsoft will allow users to convert physical game discs into digital licenses to future-proof libraries.
Street Fighter 6 Season 4 Launches with Eskrima Specialist Yasmine
Capcom kicks off the game's fourth year with a new Filipino fighter and a comprehensive roster-wide balance patch.
Valve's Steam Frame VR Headset May Debut Above $1,100 Due to Hardware Costs
Leaked pricing suggests the standalone successor to the Valve Index will carry a premium price tag driven by a global RAM crisis.
Microsoft Targets PC and Handhelds for Xbox 360 Library via Project Helix
The gaming giant is leveraging a new emulator to bridge the gap between legacy console titles and modern hardware.
Former Rockstar Designer Reveals Why Midnight Club 5 Was Cancelled
Internal conflicts and the overwhelming shadow of Grand Theft Auto led to the demise of the racing franchise's fifth entry.
Baldur's Gate 3 Adds Xbox Play Anywhere Support for Cross-Platform Play
Digital owners on Xbox Series X|S can now access the RPG on Windows PC with shared saves and achievements.
Indie Game Bundle Raises $100,000 for Laid-Off Developers in Three Days
A 127-title collection is funding a CWA-led hardship initiative to provide basic living relief for North American workers.
Tucson Man Sues Pima County for $176M After Swatting Incident Leaves Him Paralyzed
Axeel Melendez is suing after deputies shot him during a tactical raid triggered by a fake domestic violence report.
Capcom confirms Hard Mode and Dark Arisen expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2
The action-RPG will introduce a frozen region, 25 hours of new content, and a Nintendo Switch 2 launch on October 9, 2026.
Square Enix Denies AI Use in Kingdom Hearts Art, Cites Human Error
The publisher addressed two months of community speculation regarding visual glitches in promotional artwork for the upcoming collection.
Microsoft Raises Xbox Series X/S Prices in UK and Europe
Price hikes and the discontinuation of the 2TB model signal a shift in console hardware economics.
Samsung Forecasts Global Memory Chip Shortage to Intensify Through 2028
The semiconductor giant warns of a prolonged supply gap as AI infrastructure demand continues to outpace production capacity.
Capcom Rejected 'Safe' Bob Cut for Pragmata's Diana to Preserve Visual Identity
Developers revealed at CEDEC that they nearly shortened the android protagonist's hair to slash animation costs.
OddTaxi Creators Debut Original Feature Film 'The Last Blossom'
Baku Kinoshita and Kazuya Konomoto transition to cinema with a stylized yakuza drama produced by Studio CLAP.
Forza Horizon 6 Debuts 'Italian Exotics' Series 3 Festival Playlist
The latest seasonal event brings high-performance Italian machinery and exclusive reward cars to the open world.
Rare Pokémon Development Cartridge Surfaces on eBay After 20 Years
A Nintendo DS dev cart believed to contain the ephemeral 'PokéPark Fishing' title has sparked a bidding war among preservationists.
Marvel's Wolverine earns Mature rating for intense violence and partial nudity
Insomniac Games' upcoming PS5 exclusive departs from the studio's Teen-rated superhero history.
TCL Debuts 2026 Mini-LED Range With 288Hz Gaming Mode and SQD Tech
The new X11L and C8L models leverage Super Quantum Dot technology to challenge OLEDs with extreme brightness and competitive PC refresh rates.
Baba Is You and Party House Set for Joint Kickstarter Launch
Indie hits Baba Is You and Party House are transitioning to tabletop via a collaborative campaign from Bitewing Games.
Marvel Studios Cancels 'Wonder Man' Despite Prior Season 2 Renewal
Showrunner Andrew Guest clarifies that the corporate decision was not due to scheduling conflicts or a transition to film.
Marvel Studios Cancels 'Wonder Man' Season 2 Despite Prior Renewal
Disney+ scraps the critically acclaimed series after contracts were signed and the second season's premiere episode was already completed.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Joins Criterion Channel's Curated Library
The landmark psychological anime series arrives September 1, featuring the original television run and essential companion films.
Full Skull Guide Released for Halo: Campaign Evolved
A comprehensive map of all 42 collectibles is now available for the 2026 modernized remake of the original Halo experience.
Halo: Campaign Evolved — 'Heavy Burden' Collectibles Guide
Unlock the 'Parting Gifts' achievement by locating all three skulls and the Harmonious Clarity terminal in this bonus mission.
Fortnite debuts The Simpsons crossover in Chapter 7 Season 3
Players can unlock a themed weapon wrap via Twitch Drops and a 'Simpsonified' John Wick style through Battle Pass challenges.
Nvidia and AMD Raising GPU Prices Amid AI-Driven 'RAMpocalypse'
A global shortage of high-bandwidth memory is pushing consumer graphics card prices up as AI infrastructure demand surges.
Nova Scotia Man Exonerated After Username Typo Led to 18 Months in Prison
A single missing underscore in a police subpoena resulted in the wrongful conviction of a Canadian man for child luring.
Elder Scrolls Online Content Pushed to 2027 Following Xbox Layoffs
ZeniMax Online Studios delays key combat refreshes and new zones after 213 employees are cut.
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Drives 90% Surge in Assassin's Creed Odyssey Players
A cinematic epic has revitalized Ubisoft's Ancient Greek RPG, nearly doubling its active player base in ten days.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 Adds Rare John Wick Sprite to Reload Mode
Players can secure a limited-edition John Wick sprite by mastering extraction mechanics in the game's Reload mode.
Remedy’s Control Resonant to Feature Massive Jump in Playtime
The upcoming action RPG will offer a 30-hour main story, more than doubling the scope of its predecessor.
FF7 Revelation Reveal Drives Massive Sales Surge for Remake and Rebirth
Square Enix reports a significant boost in previous trilogy entries as anticipation builds for the 2027 finale.
Price Drops Hit Pokémon TCG, Switch 2, and Tandem OLED Monitors
Significant discounts on high-demand gaming and hobby products emerged July 30, 2026.
Kathryn Newton Says Ant-Man 4 Depends on Fan Demand
The actress believes the MCU fandom can influence Marvel Studios to revive the franchise despite commercial struggles.
Tom Holland: Sony Once Planned to Merge MCU Spider-Man With Villain Universe
The actor revealed that Sony CEO Tom Rothman envisioned a crossover between the main franchise and the SSU spin-offs that never materialized.
Bethesda Softworks Revives Retro Branding for 40th Anniversary
The studio restores its 'Softworks' name and a classic red-on-black color scheme to honor its early roots.
A24’s Elden Ring Adaptation Wraps Filming for 2028 IMAX Release
Director Alex Garland moves the live-action adaptation of FromSoftware's acclaimed RPG into post-production.
Amazon Prime Video Anchors August 2026 Slate With 'Reacher' Return
The streaming giant pairs a new season of its hit action series with a rebranded ad-free tier and expanded live sports.
Tom Holland Avoids 'The Last of Us' Series Due to Love for Part II Game
The actor reveals that his deep investment in the interactive experience keeps him from watching the HBO adaptation.
Embroidery Artist Tayu Debuts in Pokémon TCG's Delta Reign Expansion
A former contest runner-up brings a tactile, multimedia approach to the TCG with a unique female Nidoran card.
Leaked Footage Reveals Violent Deleted Scenes from 'Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender'
Early animation of the 2026 feature film suggests a more visceral, PG-13 direction than the final theatrical release.
Nvidia May Raise Blackwell GPU Prices by 30% After Samsung DRAM Hikes
A global memory shortage driven by AI demand is pushing costs up across the entire Blackwell GPU lineup.
Silent Hill: Townfall devs used magnets to 'wreck' CRT TVs for analog realism
Screen Burn Interactive captured real-world hardware distortions to power the game's central survival gadget.