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New Virtua Fighter Aiming for “Game of the Year” — Producer Reveals Details
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios is developing the next Virtua Fighter. Producer Riichiro Yamada told in an interview that the studio’s objective is for the game to vie for a Game of the Year nomination while remaining accessible to the widest possible audience. Naturally, our aim is to deliver a title worthy of a “Game of...
Judas developers unveiled the main heroine: human or machine?
Ghost Story Games has released a new developer diary explaining how the central character, Judas, was conceived and why she fits the game’s vision so well. The team initially concentrated on a dynamic narrative — a world and characters that respond to the player’s choices. Only later did they realize they needed a protagonist who...
Metroid Prime 4 Becomes First 3D Game on Switch 2 to Run at Full 120 FPS
In a historic achievement for the gaming industry it has been officially confirmed that the highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4 Beyond has become the first 3D title on the Switch 2 to run at a full one hundred and twenty frames per second. This remarkable technical milestone highlights the immense power of Nintendos next generation...
Stranger Things Season 5 Is Netflix’s Biggest English‑Language Premiere and the Second‑Largest Premiere in Streaming History
The final season of ‘Stranger Things’ ranks only behind ‘Squid Game’. Netflix announced that the fifth season of ‘Stranger Things’ has set a record for viewership among English-language series. According to the platform’s internal data, the show drew 59.6 million views in its first week after release. That figure surpasses the previous leader — ‘Wednesday’,...
CD Projekt RED Comments on Rumors of New Cyberpunk 2077 Content
Gamers who were hoping for a December update for Cyberpunk 2077 are in for disappointment. Marcin Momot of CD Projekt RED addressed the recent wave of community rumors. The studio published a cryptic post that many interpreted as a hint of new content. Fans immediately began speculating about a substantial update and a return to...
Obsidian Changes Avowed Plans — Players Will Have to Wait Until Next Year
Avowed fans who were expecting the autumn patch will have to exercise some patience. The scheduled patch won’t arrive this year — though that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Avowed was meant to receive ongoing support from Obsidian Entertainment, but the last major update landed months ago and the features promised for autumn never appeared....
OLED Displays Are Great for Gaming — How Do They Hold Up on PC? Burn-In Test After Nearly Two Years
While OLED panels are outstanding for gaming and films, they handle static elements less effectively. Over a 21-month period, the Monitors Unboxed team evaluated whether modern OLED monitors and TVs are suitable for office work. An editor deliberately tried to induce burn-in on the MSI MPG 321URX with its QD-OLED panel by using it exclusively...
Sony faces criticism over AI dispute — this time over a PlayStation promo
Sony has found itself at the center of a new dispute over generative AI after players noticed artwork in the PlayStation advent calendar that appears to resemble AI-created images. The promotion is currently active in Canada, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. It has not yet been posted on PlayStation’s primary social channels or the PS...
New York Critics Named “Battle After Battle” Best Film of the Year
The New York Film Critics Circle has officially revealed its annual list of the best films of the year with the acclaimed project Battle After Battle taking the top spot as the number one achievement in global cinema. This remarkable recognition highlights the exceptional creative vision and the profound impact of the winning film which...
Hideo Kojima Reveals His Ten Must-Have Items
Hideo Kojima, one of today’s most prominent game designers, told GQ about ten items he considers indispensable. These possessions reveal his routines, rituals, and creative inspirations. Among them is the Sony a660 camera — a constant companion that embodies his habit of observing and documenting the world. A Sony Digital Walkman with wired headphones, plus...
Sony and Bungie Give In: Marathon Plagiarism Dispute Ruled in Author’s Favor
Artist N² / ANTIREAL announced that her dispute with Bungie and Sony over alleged plagiarism in Marathon has been resolved in her favor. She had earlier accused the studio of using her 2017 posters without permission in the game’s alpha build. The artist posted online that the matter has been settled. The terms of the...
Battle in the Forest: Cosplayer Embodies Geralt from The Witcher Universe
Cosplayer Mikhail Medvedev and photographer Danila Potyomkin have put together a treat for fans of The Witcher. This time they portray the monster hunter Geralt of Rivia confronting danger deep within a treacherous forest. Photographer Danila Potyomkin has released a new series of images inspired by the renowned Witcher book universe—a world that has since...
Legacy of Kain Revival Canceled: Eidos Montréal Shut Down the Project — Rumor
According to former employees’ résumés, Eidos Montreal has cancelled a project intended to revive the Legacy of Kain series. Per the résumés of gameplay director Samuel Daer and deputy design director Stuart Weller, the studio underwent layoffs and cancelled several projects the week prior. Among those was a fantasy action RPG emphasizing melee combat and...
Film “Pearl” and CLUEV Jewelry Collection Premiere Held in Moscow
Новости В Москве прошла премьера фильма «Жемчуг» и ювелирной коллекции CLUEV Добавить в закладки Ювелирный дом СLUEV представил фильм «Жемчуг» со Светланой Ходченковой в главной роли и одноименную коллекцию украшений, созданную в союзе кинематографического и высокого ювелирного искусства. 28 ноября в кинотеатре «Художественный» состоялся закрытый светский предпремьерный показ фильма «Жемчуг», организованный Ювелирным домом CLUEV. Картина режиссёра...
A Hit That Raises Questions: Early Reviews of Metroid Prime 4 Divide Critics
Early reviews on OpenCritic place the game at an average score of 81% from 43 critiques. That’s a solid showing, though it falls short of the praise received by previous entries. Many are surprised the fourth installment didn’t replicate earlier successes, even as critics still highlight its merits. Critics commend the atmosphere, worldbuilding, and Retro...
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Runs on PS5 — First Comparison With Xbox Appears
Another major Microsoft title has arrived on PS5 — early access is now live. The full launch is scheduled for December 8, 2025, but owners of the higher-tier edition can already take to the skies. Despite reports from Gamingbolt about texture streaming hitches and responsiveness issues, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PS5 presents very well....
New Virtua Fighter Aiming for “Game of the Year” — Producer Reveals Details
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios is developing the next Virtua Fighter. Producer Riichiro Yamada told in an interview that the studio’s objective is for the game to vie for a Game of the Year nomination while remaining accessible to the widest possible audience. Naturally, our aim is to deliver a title worthy of a “Game of...
Judas developers unveiled the main heroine: human or machine?
Ghost Story Games has released a new developer diary explaining how the central character, Judas, was conceived and why she fits the game’s vision so well. The team initially concentrated on a dynamic narrative — a world and characters that respond to the player’s choices. Only later did they realize they needed a protagonist who...
Metroid Prime 4 Becomes First 3D Game on Switch 2 to Run at Full 120 FPS
In a historic achievement for the gaming industry it has been officially confirmed that the highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4 Beyond has become the first 3D title on the Switch 2 to run at a full one hundred and twenty frames per second. This remarkable technical milestone highlights the immense power of Nintendos next generation...
Stranger Things Season 5 Is Netflix’s Biggest English‑Language Premiere and the Second‑Largest Premiere in Streaming History
The final season of ‘Stranger Things’ ranks only behind ‘Squid Game’. Netflix announced that the fifth season of ‘Stranger Things’ has set a record for viewership among English-language series. According to the platform’s internal data, the show drew 59.6 million views in its first week after release. That figure surpasses the previous leader — ‘Wednesday’,...
CD Projekt RED Comments on Rumors of New Cyberpunk 2077 Content
Gamers who were hoping for a December update for Cyberpunk 2077 are in for disappointment. Marcin Momot of CD Projekt RED addressed the recent wave of community rumors. The studio published a cryptic post that many interpreted as a hint of new content. Fans immediately began speculating about a substantial update and a return to...
Obsidian Changes Avowed Plans — Players Will Have to Wait Until Next Year
Avowed fans who were expecting the autumn patch will have to exercise some patience. The scheduled patch won’t arrive this year — though that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Avowed was meant to receive ongoing support from Obsidian Entertainment, but the last major update landed months ago and the features promised for autumn never appeared....
OLED Displays Are Great for Gaming — How Do They Hold Up on PC? Burn-In Test After Nearly Two Years
While OLED panels are outstanding for gaming and films, they handle static elements less effectively. Over a 21-month period, the Monitors Unboxed team evaluated whether modern OLED monitors and TVs are suitable for office work. An editor deliberately tried to induce burn-in on the MSI MPG 321URX with its QD-OLED panel by using it exclusively...
Sony faces criticism over AI dispute — this time over a PlayStation promo
Sony has found itself at the center of a new dispute over generative AI after players noticed artwork in the PlayStation advent calendar that appears to resemble AI-created images. The promotion is currently active in Canada, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. It has not yet been posted on PlayStation’s primary social channels or the PS...
New York Critics Named “Battle After Battle” Best Film of the Year
The New York Film Critics Circle has officially revealed its annual list of the best films of the year with the acclaimed project Battle After Battle taking the top spot as the number one achievement in global cinema. This remarkable recognition highlights the exceptional creative vision and the profound impact of the winning film which...