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Image: Briarcliff Entertainment Rogue artificial intelligence has become a staple antagonist in modern blockbusters — from seizing control of nuclear systems in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning to spawning a 3D-printed army in Tron: Ares. Now, director Gore Verbinski (known for Pirates of the Caribbean, Rango) and writer Matthew Robinson (The Invention of Lying) tackle that...
Cold weather is here — stay cozy while you design your metropolis. Pixel Merch now offers an exclusive Cities: Skylines collection featuring a warm sweater, snug socks, and a soft beanie, all inspired by the game’s aesthetic. These limited-edition items were created in partnership with Paradox Interactive, so if you enjoy other Paradox titles you’ll...
Cosplayer Lyubov Barinova has vividly brought to life an Altmer (High Elf) from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim — a character who must summon every ounce of her magical power to overcome a dragon. Photographer Elena Vesania also marked the 14th anniversary of the action-RPG The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, a game that has seen...
Play the complete Kingdom Come: Deliverance saga — one expansive bundle The Saga Bundle brings together both critically acclaimed action-RPGs from Warhorse Studios, along with every expansion and bonus pack released after launch. Step into the boots of Henry of Skalitz, a humble blacksmith’s son whose life is torn apart by war and betrayal. From...
Это редчайшая возможность играть на консолях без подписки в GTA Online. До 18 ноября разработчики отменили требование наличия активного PlayStation Plus или Xbox Game Pass (при условии, что игра уже в вашей библиотеке). Отметим, что предложение действительно только для владельцев PS5 и Xbox Series X|S и не распространяется на PS4 и Xbox One. Play GTA...
Fans of the speed-running hedgehog universe have something to celebrate: next year First 4 Figures intends to release LED-illuminated statues of Shadow and Super Shadow. First 4 Figures has announced that pre-orders are now open for Shadow and Super Shadow statues. These pieces depict the anthropomorphic hedgehog first introduced to players in the platformer Sonic...
PS5 and PC owners have welcomed another standout release — Lumines Arise, developed by the creators of Tetris Effect. While 2025 brought only a few high-profile PlayStation exclusives, partner studios have kept the quality high, and this new title is one of the best examples. Lumines Arise earned an 86% score on OpenCritic — a...
At the State of Play event, Sony confirmed rumors about a new, more affordable PS5 model — but it will be sold exclusively in Japan. Although the showcase didn’t deliver any headline-grabbing reveals, Sony’s Japanese division prepared a surprise for local fans. Sony officially unveiled the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Japanese Only — a lower-priced...
It’s hard to believe now that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — one of the most influential games ever made — was once met with doubt. As Adam Badowski of CD Projekt recounted in an interview, few trusted its success in the early days. At the project’s first concept presentations, investors and publishers were unconvinced...
The gaming industry’s flagship event is moving up to a new level. For the first time, The Game Awards 2025 will stream on Prime Video, marking a partnership with the major streaming service. Jeff Keighley, the show’s creator and host, confirmed on Tuesday that this year’s broadcast will air on Prime Video, while YouTube and...
