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Retro shooter Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War announced — Casper Van Dien returns as Johnny Rico
Another shooter set in the Starship Troopers universe is on the way. Auroch Digital, the studio behind the retro-style shooter Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, has recently unveiled its new title, Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! This is a classic, retro-inspired first-person shooter: Command squads across sprawling battlefields in a single-player campaign brimming with hidden loot, varied...
Japanese actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa dies
The global film community is reflecting on the remarkable life and enduring legacy of the legendary Japanese actor Cary Hiroyuki Tagawa whose impact on international cinema and martial arts culture remains unparalleled. From his iconic portrayal of Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat to his deep and moving performances in masterpieces like The Last Emperor and...
Path of Exile 2 Likely Won’t Launch in March 2026 — Game Director Questions Announced Release Window
Development of PoE 2 is steadily progressing in early access. Grinding Gear Games had aimed to launch the full version of Path of Exile 2 in March 2026, but it now seems likely that the timeline will change. Game director Jonathan Rogers told Eurogamer: I’m reasonably confident we can release the game before the end...
Netflix Wins Bidding War to Acquire Warner Bros. and HBO
Illustration: Ariel Davis for Polygon Netflix has emerged as the winning bidder for Warner Bros., including the HBO Max streaming business, outmatching offers from Comcast (owner of Universal) and Paramount. That victory moves Netflix into exclusive talks with Warner Bros. Discovery, but it does not guarantee a completed transaction. Should negotiations succeed and regulators sign...
Top-grossing gacha games of November 2025 — Genshin Impact’s revenue collapsed, Honkai: Star Rail’s quadrupled
The improvised contest among gacha titles carries on. Last month, Honkai: Star Rail experienced a notable surge in player spending. Enthusiasts of gacha games remain closely watching the financial trajectories of various genre entries. Sensor Tower’s data for November 2025 has recently been released. The published ranking features three titles from miHoYo (HoYoverse). Honkai: Star...
A Nightmare for Criminals: Iron Studios Opens Pre-orders for the Absolute Batman Statue
In 2026, Iron Studios will unveil a new statue of Absolute Batman — a grittier take on the Dark Knight who doesn’t hesitate to wield an axe and mete out brutal justice to Gotham’s criminals. Iron Studios has prepared a special release for fans of the “Absolute Universe” introduced via Darkseid. The company has opened...
Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution’s Major Villain Only Makes Sense If You Watched This Prequel
Image: GKIDS/Mappa Jujutsu Kaisen remains one of the most talked-about shonen series, and the forthcoming compilation film Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution has only amplified that excitement. Mostly a recap of the latter half of season 2 — the Shibuya Incident arc — the movie also premieres two episode-length segments from season 3 roughly a month early....
Rock Climbing and Survival: Cairn from the Creators of Furi Arrives in January
The innovative development team at The Game Bakers known for their critically acclaimed and stylish hits like Furi and Haven has officially announced the upcoming release of their highly anticipated project Cairn. This new title offers a unique and challenging blend of rock climbing simulation and survival mechanics set in a beautifully realized and atmospheric...
Red Dead Redemption 2’s Writer Read Victorian Novels During the Game’s Development
Dan Houser, co‑founder of Rockstar Games, said the GTA series’ approach to world‑building calls to mind the novels of Charles Dickens. In the interview he also referenced other canonical writers — Tolstoy and Zola — to stress that open‑world games can evoke the sense of a living, engaging society. They’re not on Dickens’ level, but...
Bandai Namco Unveils Release Trailer for The Forsaken Hollows Expansion for Elden Ring: Nightreign
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have officially unveiled the breathtaking release trailer for The Forsaken Hollows expansion for the highly successful project Elden Ring: Nightreign. This new video showcase provides a deep and haunting look into the shadowed reaches of Limveld where players must face some of the most dangerous and atmospheric challenges in the history...
Apple’s Best New Sci‑Fi Series Makes a Startlingly Persuasive Case for Cannibalism
Image: Apple If the initials “HDP” now make your skin prickle, you’re in the right place. In Pluribus episode 6 (titled “HDP”), Carol (Rhea Seehorn) uncovers a deeply unsettling truth that only leads to more bewildering discoveries. This installment is the most audacious since the show premiered, and there’s a lot to unpack. We took...
Lyle Maklish Shows His Heroism in the New Code Vein 2 Trailer
The action RPG is due to launch in January on PC and consoles. Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for its action RPG Code Vein 2 that spotlights Lyle McLeish, a companion who aids the protagonist in battle and often absorbs blows to protect his allies. In a future where humans live alongside immortals…...
The end of the streaming wars is near: Netflix officially announced the acquisition of Warner Bros. for $82 billion
If regulators approve the transaction, the service will gain access to franchises and properties from HBO, DC, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and many more. Netflix has officially announced its intention to acquire Warner Bros. in a transaction valued at $82.7 billion. Following regulatory approval, the world’s largest streaming platform would obtain one...
Ultra‑brutal sci‑fi action ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN gets release date
The gaming world is bracing itself for one of the most intense and visually striking experiences of the year as the ultra brutal sci fi action title ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN has officially received its formal release date. This project which has already generated immense buzz for its uncompromising approach to combat and its...
[Video] Battle for DDR. AI Will Devour Us and Itself
The latest technical analysis video has surfaced in the tech community providing a deep and insightful look into the escalating battle for DDR memory resources and the significant impact of the AI industry on the global component supply. The report explores the complex dynamics of a market where the massive demand for high performance hardware...
M.Video Reveals Top 5 Best-Selling New Games This Fall
Players were buying more than just the football simulator. Recently, M.Video reviewed its autumn game sales and listed the most popular new releases. Topping the list was the sports simulator EA Sports FC 26 — early sales for this installment of the football franchise exceeded demand for last year’s EA Sports FC 25 by more...
Retro shooter Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War announced — Casper Van Dien returns as Johnny Rico
Another shooter set in the Starship Troopers universe is on the way. Auroch Digital, the studio behind the retro-style shooter Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, has recently unveiled its new title, Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! This is a classic, retro-inspired first-person shooter: Command squads across sprawling battlefields in a single-player campaign brimming with hidden loot, varied...
Japanese actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa dies
The global film community is reflecting on the remarkable life and enduring legacy of the legendary Japanese actor Cary Hiroyuki Tagawa whose impact on international cinema and martial arts culture remains unparalleled. From his iconic portrayal of Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat to his deep and moving performances in masterpieces like The Last Emperor and...
Path of Exile 2 Likely Won’t Launch in March 2026 — Game Director Questions Announced Release Window
Development of PoE 2 is steadily progressing in early access. Grinding Gear Games had aimed to launch the full version of Path of Exile 2 in March 2026, but it now seems likely that the timeline will change. Game director Jonathan Rogers told Eurogamer: I’m reasonably confident we can release the game before the end...
Netflix Wins Bidding War to Acquire Warner Bros. and HBO
Illustration: Ariel Davis for Polygon Netflix has emerged as the winning bidder for Warner Bros., including the HBO Max streaming business, outmatching offers from Comcast (owner of Universal) and Paramount. That victory moves Netflix into exclusive talks with Warner Bros. Discovery, but it does not guarantee a completed transaction. Should negotiations succeed and regulators sign...
Top-grossing gacha games of November 2025 — Genshin Impact’s revenue collapsed, Honkai: Star Rail’s quadrupled
The improvised contest among gacha titles carries on. Last month, Honkai: Star Rail experienced a notable surge in player spending. Enthusiasts of gacha games remain closely watching the financial trajectories of various genre entries. Sensor Tower’s data for November 2025 has recently been released. The published ranking features three titles from miHoYo (HoYoverse). Honkai: Star...
A Nightmare for Criminals: Iron Studios Opens Pre-orders for the Absolute Batman Statue
In 2026, Iron Studios will unveil a new statue of Absolute Batman — a grittier take on the Dark Knight who doesn’t hesitate to wield an axe and mete out brutal justice to Gotham’s criminals. Iron Studios has prepared a special release for fans of the “Absolute Universe” introduced via Darkseid. The company has opened...
Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution’s Major Villain Only Makes Sense If You Watched This Prequel
Image: GKIDS/Mappa Jujutsu Kaisen remains one of the most talked-about shonen series, and the forthcoming compilation film Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution has only amplified that excitement. Mostly a recap of the latter half of season 2 — the Shibuya Incident arc — the movie also premieres two episode-length segments from season 3 roughly a month early....
Rock Climbing and Survival: Cairn from the Creators of Furi Arrives in January
The innovative development team at The Game Bakers known for their critically acclaimed and stylish hits like Furi and Haven has officially announced the upcoming release of their highly anticipated project Cairn. This new title offers a unique and challenging blend of rock climbing simulation and survival mechanics set in a beautifully realized and atmospheric...
Red Dead Redemption 2’s Writer Read Victorian Novels During the Game’s Development
Dan Houser, co‑founder of Rockstar Games, said the GTA series’ approach to world‑building calls to mind the novels of Charles Dickens. In the interview he also referenced other canonical writers — Tolstoy and Zola — to stress that open‑world games can evoke the sense of a living, engaging society. They’re not on Dickens’ level, but...







