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Dataminers have begun examining files from The Duskbloods network test after a tech enthusiast hacked the Nintendo Switch 2 and an emulator emerged. FromSoftware is developing The Duskbloods as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. When its debut trailer was shown, some viewers mistakenly thought its opening footage was from Bloodborne 2. The Duskbloods is a...
A course in Germany has drawn attention as a way to take paid leave to study open-world games, a category that includes the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI. With Grand Theft Auto VI approaching release, companies have sought to use interest in the new installment to attract attention. Players outside Germany recently learned about an...
The original Game Boy brought the appeal of NES-style gaming wherever players went, even if its green monochrome screen had its limitations. The Game Boy Color added a brighter palette, but Nintendo’s next handheld took a bigger leap. With the Game Boy Advance, players could enjoy portable adventures with the color and complexity associated with...
Few things spark a gamer’s imagination quite like a promising project that never made it to release. Many canceled games fade from memory, but others leave us wondering what they might have become. Some could have disappointed us despite the anticipation, much like Duke Nukem Forever. Others might have become beloved hits with more time...
Square Enix plans to prioritize investment in new games over remakes, though it is not ruling out revisiting classics. Yoshinori Kitase, a Square Enix executive director and the game director of the original Final Fantasy VII, discussed the company’s plans in an interview with IGN. Kitase said decisions about remakes depend heavily on the circumstances....
Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to be one of 2026’s biggest releases on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, but another ambitious open-world game is on the horizon. Ananta blends an anime aesthetic with ideas reminiscent of GTA, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and Genshin Impact. NetEase Games showcased Ananta during Gamescom Opening Night Live, revealing an...
Robert Pattinson, star of “Twilight” and “The Batman,” is among the actors being considered to play the next James Bond, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Pattinson auditioned in late October. He has previously worked with Denis Villeneuve, the director of the next Bond film, on “Dune 3,” in which Pattinson plays the villain Scytale. Nicholas...
Monolith Soft, the studio known for the Xenoblade Chronicles series, has confirmed that it helped Nintendo develop the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The team worked on game design, programming, and graphics. Nintendo and Monolith Soft have worked together for many years. In 2024, Nintendo bought the remaining shares in Monolith...
Ryan Gosling starred in the sci-fi hit Project Hail Mary earlier this year. In 2027, he will appear in Star Wars: Starfighter. He is also set to make his MCU debut as Ghost Rider in 2028, reuniting with Starfighter director Shawn Levy. Gosling has another project in the works: a live-action reboot of The Flintstones...
Here is a brief roundup of entertainment industry news from around the world over the past day. BioWare fans have called on the Canadian government to prevent the studio from closing and protect the country’s cultural heritage. It remains unclear how realistic their demands are. Xbox Series X|S consoles have received AMD FSR 4.1.2, which...
