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Indie developer Green Cat Games has released a gameplay teaser for its upcoming action title Leafborn that mimics the visual presentation of recent Grand Theft Auto VI leaks. In August, a leaker or group known as Cyberleek began posting unauthorized Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay clips online. Those videos featured a signature overlay that included...
Focus Entertainment has signed on to publish Clutch, an upcoming open-world cinematic racing game from Maverick Games, a studio founded by former Forza Horizon developers. Publisher Focus Entertainment is widely known for titles such as Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Atomic Heart, Roadcraft, and SnowRunner. A short teaser for Clutch was released alongside the partnership...
Modder PkmX has showcased gameplay from an upcoming project that overhauls DOOM (1993) into a hardcore tactical shooter with reworked monster behavior and new mechanics. According to the creator, combat is designed to be unforgiving because “players are fragile humans and die from a few bullet wounds.” The modder expects players to rely on cover...
Discussions about the finest movies from director Tim Burton usually highlight Beetlejuice near the top. Fans also point to his Batman movies, Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, and Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure. Many viewers even include The Nightmare Before Christmas, even though Henry Selick directed that project instead. Yet Burton’s 2003 release rarely enters the conversation, even...
Sony released a new “Only On PS5” trailer on its official YouTube channel showcasing a lineup of exclusives, but the comment section quickly filled with players demanding the return of physical game discs. The promo highlighted titles including Saros, Gran Turismo 7, God of War Laufey, Astro Bot, Ghost of Yotei, and Marvel’s Wolverine. However,...
Independent developer Yanako RPGs has launched a limited-time Steam giveaway for Dokimon Quest on PC, allowing players to add the monster-taming role-playing game to their permanent libraries for free. Styled after classic entries in the Pokémon franchise, Dokimon Quest is a turn-based RPG set in a pixelated world inspired by the Game Boy Color era....
Disney and Pixar are bringing John Lasseter’s beloved animated feature, Cars, back to the big screen. International theatrical screenings are scheduled to begin on September 4. This special re-release commemorates the film’s 20th anniversary. Originally premiering in 2006, Cars follows the journey of Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson), a hotshot race car who finds...
Modder BigiApra has overhauled the small port settlement of Van Horn in Red Dead Redemption 2, expanding the location with new landmarks, merchants, and interactive non-player characters. The project, created with contributions from several community members, rebuilds two previously ruined docks and turns them into a fully functioning harbor. According to the modder, “There are...
Katsuhiro Otomo’s groundbreaking anime film Akira is returning to the big screen. The 4K remaster of Akira, which first arrived in theaters in 2020, will return for a one-day theatrical run in 4K and IMAX formats on Sept. 4. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment are handling the rerelease across theaters in the United States and...
The third Moscow International Film Week has officially kicked off in the capital. This year’s prestigious guest list features renowned actors Dolph Lundgren (“Universal Soldier”) and Christopher Lambert (“Highlander”). Their public appearances are scheduled for August 27 and 28. They will be joined by Bollywood icon Mithun Chakraborty (“Disco Dancer”). The festival program will be...
