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Image: A24 / Credit: Aidan Monaghan “Shall I reveal a truth? The legends of Robin Hood are ubiquitous, yet they are built upon a foundation of deception.” Whether your first encounter with the Prince of Thieves was a charming animated fox, the stoic Sean Connery, or the grittier BBC iteration from the mid-2000s, the core...
Sega co-founder David Rosen has passed away at the age of 95. His spokesperson, Brad Callaway, confirmed that Rosen died peacefully at his Los Angeles residence on Christmas Day. Alongside Martin Bromley, Ray Lemaire, and Dick Dodderer, Rosen was a foundational figure in Sega’s evolution. Originally established as Service Games to manage arcade and coin-operated...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a sophisticated RPG set within a meticulously detailed medieval world. A testament to this realism is the game’s approach to equipment: armor requires several underlying layers of clothing to ensure the metal doesn’t injure the protagonist. However, the developers initially envisioned even more granular mechanics. Martin Klíma, co-founder of Warhorse...
A recently uncovered PS5 save-game exploit may be far more versatile than initially thought, potentially extending beyond a single title. According to findings shared by X user DesignerLeake, who has been documenting the vulnerability within Star Wars Racer Revenge, several other PS2-emulated titles could serve as alternative entry points for the exploit. The hack leverages...
While CD Projekt RED is already laying the groundwork for the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, discussions regarding a divisive element of the original game’s pacing continue to surface. Cyberpunk 2 Director Igor Sarzyński recently shared his perspective: “Would extending Act 1—everything leading up to the heist—have made for a better game? I don’t think so. It...
At CES 2026, NVIDIA debuted DLSS 4.5, positioning Resident Evil Requiem as the flagship title for this breakthrough technology. In the latest chapter of Capcom’s legendary franchise, ray tracing is utilized to its full potential. Thanks to DLSS 4, players can expect visual fidelity of the highest caliber. NVIDIA showcased gameplay footage maintaining a blistering...
NVIDIA has officially unveiled DLSS 4.5, marking the next evolution of its Deep Learning Super Sampling technology, which significantly boosts frame rates without compromising visual fidelity. According to the developers: DLSS 4.5 utilizes a second-generation transformer model for Super Resolution, offering over five times the efficiency of the original version and trained on a vastly...
David Bowie’s iconic “Heroes” era. (Photo: Courtesy Photo) David Bowie’s legendary 1977 masterpiece, “Heroes,” is enjoying a massive resurgence across global streaming platforms. This newfound momentum follows its poignant inclusion in the series finale of Netflix’s Stranger Things, which premiered on December 31. According to recent data from Luminate, the track experienced a nearly 500%...
Toshiyuki Itahana, a veteran designer who spent over three decades defining the visual identity of Square Enix’s most iconic characters, has officially departed from the studio. Reflecting on his career in a personal blog post, the artist shared: “As I pondered the future of my creative work, I made the decision to leave Square Enix...
Styx: Blades of Greed has resurfaced with an extensive nine-minute gameplay reveal. The footage showcases the creative direction of this third installment, promising stealth enthusiasts a wealth of mechanical innovations. Cyanide Studio has adjusted the game’s release schedule; the title is now slated to launch on February 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S,...
