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New details about the rumored next-generation Steam controller, the Steam Controller 2, have emerged courtesy of insider SadlyItsBradley. He shared a render of the device on X, clarifying that the image was produced by an AI model trained on an actual photograph of the new controller. The insider did not release the original photo to...
Oasis Conclude Monumental Australian Stadium Run Photo: Harriet T K Bols — November 8, 2025 Liam Gallagher at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Friday, Oct. 31. Photo: Harriet T K Bols Oasis wrapped their 2025 Australian tour on November 8, concluding a five-show stadium run in Melbourne and Sydney that attracted more than 320,000 fans. The...
Blizzard is introducing a new paid digital currency to World of Warcraft called Hearthsteel. It will act as a secondary in-game currency alongside the WoW Token and will let players purchase decorations and housing items for real money as part of the Midnight expansion. Hearthsteel will be added to players’ Battle.net balance and sold through...
Microsoft is navigating a turbulent period. The Xbox brand is teetering on the brink of a crisis, strained by leadership that seems overly assured about its vision for the future of gaming. Meanwhile, early forecasts for the company’s next console are starting to appear, and some analysts are surprisingly bullish. Windows Central journalist Jez Corden...
Since Microsoft completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard King, Xbox fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the publisher’s older titles on Xbox Game Pass. Progress has been gradual. At the moment, the service’s catalog contains only nine Activision releases, including four Call of Duty entries — Black Ops 6, WWII, Modern Warfare II,...
The licensed-merchandise business is often viewed as a near‑sure bet, yet even this sector isn’t immune to fierce competition. Funko, best known for its POP! vinyl figures, has run into severe financial distress. The brand’s catalogue now tops 25,000 distinct items, but the company finds itself perilously close to insolvency. According to recent financial filings,...
Sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan show no signs of slowing — the console and its games continue to command strong consumer interest. That trend is reflected in the latest Famitsu rankings for the week of October 27 to November 2. As usual, the chart lists Japan’s most popular games, and Switch 2...
Marvel’s Wolverine is among the most eagerly awaited games of 2026. The new project from Insomniac Games, creators of the Marvel’s Spider-Man series, aims to deliver a grittier, more mature and emotionally charged take on the superhero genre. The debut trailer made it clear the team isn’t shying away from blood, a darker tone, or...
There is strong community demand for the story to continue. Dispatch was released recently. The project has steadily gained momentum, drawing more players with each new episode. On Steam the superhero title received “Very Positive” reviews, holding a 95% rating. Many players would like to see a continuation, and there appear to be genuine chances...
Fans are hunting for information about TES 6 across a variety of sources. Bethesda has been slow to provide updates about The Elder Scrolls 6. From time to time various rumors and supposed insider reports appear online about what the developers might be working on. For example, TES enthusiasts recently debated “insider” claims posted on...
