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Readers often discover rich historical fiction within the pages of manga. While works such as Takehiko Inoue’s Vagabond and Fuyumi Soryo’s Cesare still await animated adaptations, several other historical series have made the transition to the screen. Projects like Vinland Saga (Viking-era Europe), The Rose of Versailles (Revolutionary France), and The Elusive Samurai (feudal Japan)...
Jonathan Blow and his studio, Thekla—the visionary minds behind landmark titles Braid and The Witness—have officially locked in a release date for their monumental puzzle adventure, Order of the Sinking Star. The sprawling odyssey is slated to launch on October 8. Initially unveiled at The Game Awards 2025, the title immerses players in an expansive...
Recent gameplay footage for Tides of Annihilation has sparked debate across the community after players noticed visible changes to the main protagonist. Earlier this summer, studio Eclipse Glow Games announced that a Baldur’s Gate 3 voice actor had to step down from the project due to “personal reasons related to health.” At the time, the...
A recent industry assessment by management consultancy Bain & Company reveals a shifting landscape that may trouble purists: consumer resistance to generative AI in gaming is steadily waning. According to the data, 42% of surveyed gamers now report feeling more receptive to AI integration (14% significantly so, and 28% moderately). While a 44% plurality remained...
“For me, it’s not over.” Series creator Chris Carter shared that perspective during an interview about the director’s cut of the 2008 movie The X-Files: I Want to Believe, which recently arrived on Hulu and Disney Plus. The conversation turned to the planned The X-Files reboot from Ryan Coogler. Carter mentioned that he suspects David...
Welcome, commanders! We are Alex, Norrman, and Marijn211—community modders teaming up with Paradox Interactive to bring you an exclusive first look at the forthcoming overhaul for Romania! Because these designs are actively in development and subject to refinement, we are eager to hear your impressions and integrate your feedback early in the process. A couple...
Fast & Furious franchise lead Vin Diesel has confirmed the production timeline for the eleventh and final chapter of the long-running saga. According to Diesel, cameras are set to roll on Fast Forever this coming December. “We begin principal photography in December, provided I can satisfy the studio’s demands. But I’m in my element. It...
Developer Burak Dabak has decided to keep space RPG shooter SpaceBourne 2 on its original engine after an attempt to migrate to Unreal Engine 5 proved too risky. The developer had not released an update for SpaceBourne 2 since spring and recently shared an explanation for the extended silence. Over the past few months, Dabak...
TaleWorlds Entertainment has launched the War Sails Modding Competition for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord in collaboration with modding hubs ModDB and Nexus Mods, offering a prize pool exceeding €30,000. The event follows the recent release of War Sails, a free DLC containing naval tools designed to assist mod creators. The competition runs through November...
A recent physical edition unboxing video for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy indicates that the game disc will not include all necessary installation files, drawing disappointment from players. Ahead of the release, developer Asobo Studio published a social media clip showcasing the boxed edition. Attentive viewers paused the video and noticed a warning label on...
