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Lucasfilm is not moving forward with The Hunt for Ben Solo, an unproduced project spearheaded by Adam Driver and director Steven Soderbergh designed to continue the character’s storyline after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Speaking at D23, Lucasfilm chief Dave Filoni initially stated that the film is not currently in production...

John Carpenter has once again hinted that a sequel to his sci-fi horror classic The Thing is currently in development. When asked about the fate of a potential follow-up during an appearance at Fan Expo Chicago, the filmmaker replied, “We’re working on it now.” However, when a fan pressed for more details, Carpenter quickly managed...

Paramount+ has begun discussions with multiple writers to map out the next television chapter of the Star Trek franchise as its current slate winds down. Jane Wiseman, Head of Originals at the streaming service, told Deadline that the platform is collaborating closely with CBS Studios to find a new creative direction for the brand: “Our...

Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a patent for a safety system designed to detect malicious users in online games and digital services using artificial intelligence honeypots. The patent application, numbered 18/314775, was published on August 13, 2026. At the center of the technology is an AI-powered decoy. The system deploys a pseudo-account designed to mimic...

Mobile runner Bendy’s Nightmare Run will return to iOS and Android on August 19, 2026. Developer Joey Drew Studios initially teased the comeback in a video before confirming the exact release date on its official website. Bendy’s Nightmare Run is a mobile spin-off of Bendy and the Ink Machine. Players flee from cartoon monsters, dodge...

Expression Games has released the first hotfix for military shooter Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, targeting player feedback regarding server performance, stability, and matchmaking. The update focuses primarily on improving server stability, refining the in-game server browser, and fixing technical issues across both PC and PlayStation 5. On PC, the developers introduced stability fixes for systems...

A new free trial for Battlefield 6 launched on August 18 and runs through Tuesday, August 25. The trial overlaps with the first beta testing session for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, which kicks off on August 21. The timing aligns with a long-standing pattern of counterprogramming between the two shooter franchises. While Battlefield...

Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida admitted he was unaware of reported plans by Sony to completely phase out physical game releases by 2028. He has shifted almost entirely to digital formats himself and does not consider the absence of discs a major issue for most players. In a new interview, Yoshida noted that he prefers...

The X-Files established itself as a landmark television series in the 1990s. The premise followed two FBI agents investigating extraterrestrial encounters and urban legends, allowing the series to shift between science fiction, horror, and occasional comedy. David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson grounded the show through their contrasting roles, pairing Fox Mulder as the paranormal believer...

Gamescom 2026 is on track to be the largest edition in the event’s history, with trade fair organizer Koelnmesse and the German Games Industry Association (game) confirming record exhibitor numbers, international presence, and indie participation ahead of the August 25 opening ceremony. This year’s show floor will host more than 1,600 exhibitors from 67 countries,...