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Games Workshop has detailed a new wave of tabletop releases scheduled for pre-order on August 29, 2026, ahead of an in-store launch on September 12, 2026. The upcoming lineup includes releases for Warhammer 40,000, Warhammer: The Horus Heresy, and Warhammer: The Old World, alongside a new Black Library novel. For players of Warhammer 40,000 and...
An early Xbox 360 prototype of DJ Hero 3 has surfaced online years after its cancellation, revealing Activision’s experiments with new music mechanics and motion controls. With music rhythm games having lost their mainstream appeal, the leak of the scrapped project has drawn significant attention. An anonymous owner preserved the build and contacted Games That...
Sony has updated the PlayStation Store terms of service, reminding PlayStation 5 owners that purchasing digital games grants only a limited license rather than legal ownership. Notifications sent to users state that buyers receive a “limited, non-transferable, and revocable license” for personal use of the software on a specific device. The clarification sparked backlash across...
Filming has officially kicked off in Paris for the latest installment in the Ocean’s Eleven franchise, starring Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper in the lead roles. Beyond his on-screen performance, Cooper is also steering the project as director, screenwriter, and producer. This prequel will delve into the origins of Danny Ocean’s (George Clooney) parents as...
The fantasy film “Ebenezer,” featuring Johnny Depp, has garnered an enthusiastic reception following its initial test screenings, according to Hollywood journalist Matthew Belloni. During the screening held in New Jersey on August 11, the film achieved a score of 80 out of 100, with the vast majority of the audience rating the feature as “excellent”...
A community-led boycott titled “#PSBlackout” is scheduled to begin on August 23, organized by players frustrated with Sony Interactive Entertainment’s recent policies and its shift away from physical game discs. Participants plan to stop using PlayStation services to draw attention to their concerns. According to organizers, Sony has spent several years “growing increasingly disconnected from...
Actor Josh Brolin has confirmed that production on the third installment of the gritty action-thriller franchise Sicario is officially gaining momentum. According to Brolin, the sequel is definitely moving forward, with cameras expected to roll in the near future. The original 2015 Sicario, directed by Denis Villeneuve, followed FBI agent Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) as...
Modders behind the YouTube channel 5M Servers have announced an unofficial multiplayer project for Cyberpunk 2077, stating that they grew tired of waiting for other developers to create one. Titled Cyberpunk Online Multiplayer Roleplay, the project has already reached a functional milestone. The modders reported that they have finished setting up the core framework alongside...
Strength is a fickle element in action fantasy settings. Characters can win or lose fights for many reasons, especially in anime, where combat abilities evolve through intense training or volatile emotional states. Naoya Matsumoto explores this dynamic in Kaiju No. 8, a series set in a world plagued by recurring monster attacks. To counter these...
The budget for the upcoming “Chronicles of Narnia” adaptation, helmed by director Greta Gerwig (“Barbie”) for Netflix, has reached $280 million. This figure was revealed by the film’s cinematographer, Seamus McGarvey. Should this valuation hold true, “The Magician’s Nephew” will rank among the most expensive productions in Netflix’s history. Currently, that title is held by...
