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Image: Prime Video Hazbin Hotel viewers received a significant origin story in season 2, episode 4 — “It’s a Deal.” The installment not only fills in a major piece of a beloved character’s past but also opens up new mysteries about a demonic Overlord whose influence appears far greater than fans suspected. Polygon spoke with...
For forty years Naughty Dog has produced distinctive games that often become major hits. The studio continues its anniversary celebrations and says the next project, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, will help solidify the developers’ legacy. Naughty Dog marked its 40th year in 2024, but celebrations were deferred to the following year because the team was...
Production on the new screen adaptation of Capcom’s franchise is now in full swing. The first photographs from the set of director Zak Kregger’s Resident Evil film have appeared online. Shooting is taking place in Prague, where the crew has recreated the streets of Raccoon City. The images show the story unfolding against a snowy,...
PlayStation users have again spotted discrepancies in pricing for identical titles on the PlayStation Store. Concerns that Sony might be using “dynamic pricing” have re-emerged. New evidence appeared on Reddit: one player noticed that Red Dead Redemption 2: Ultimate Edition was listed at $19.99 on his account but $14.99 on his wife’s account, despite both...
Blizzard has confirmed the return of its flagship convention. BlizzCon 2026 will take place September 12–13 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The event will come back in a classic format featuring playable game builds, panels, esports competitions, and community meet‑ups. The most recent BlizzCon was canceled in 2024 when Blizzard decided to reassess the event’s...
Polish developer Mechanistry has announced that its city-building game Timberborn is preparing to leave Early Access. The team confirmed the title has sold more than one million copies and maintains an average Steam rating of 95%. Timberborn spent several years in Early Access, and the developers are now putting the finishing touches on the 1.0...
AMD has confirmed it received a U.S. export license to ship its Instinct MI308 accelerators — units specifically modified to meet American restrictions. While NVIDIA continues to await permission to export its H20 products, AMD has already earned approval. AMD CEO Lisa Su announced the news during the company’s quarterly results presentation. The firm said...
AMD released its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 and reported a robust period — revenue reached $9.2 billion, a 36% increase compared with the same quarter last year. CEO Lisa Su confirmed that EPYC “Venice” server processors, built on the Zen 6 microarchitecture and a 2 nm process node, are already in...
Choosing between physical and digital games often comes down to generational habits and personal taste. However, a recent study shows that downloading games digitally is considerably more eco‑friendly. A report from the French firm Greenly, titled “The Carbon Footprint of Gaming,” reveals that producing and transporting physical copies harms the environment roughly 100 times more....
The Roblox title Grow a Garden is being adapted for the screen. The adaptation is overseen by Story Kitchen, working in close partnership with the game’s original creators. The team says they will retain the joyful, creative spirit that captivated millions of players. Since its March 2025 launch, Grow a Garden has blossomed into a...
