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Indie developer NasNakarus is turning the classic expression “finding a needle in a haystack” into an actual video game simulation that tasks players with sifting through millions of individual pieces. The developer posted a teaser for the project on social media in August, and the footage quickly went viral, drawing more than 48 million views...

Zombie cinema rarely changes its baseline rules. Across nearly a century of cinematic history, the undead have mostly remained simple corpses that rot, crave flesh, and bring down human civilization. While filmmakers regularly update the societal themes behind these stories, altering the monsters themselves happens far less often. Notable shifts usually require rethinking the condition...

Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has reaffirmed her ambition to portray a lead antagonist in the upcoming James Bond installment. Ronan first voiced her interest in playing a Bond villain back in 2020, and it appears her desire to take on such a role remains undiminished. “I want some grit. I mentioned wanting to play a...

Battlestate Games has shared new details about the upcoming ranked league system for Escape from Tarkov, which will place seasonal characters into weekly experience-point competitions. Battlestate Games head Nikita Buyanov previously published the list of ranks and has now explained how players will advance through the brackets. After completing their first raid, players are placed...

According to a report from Variety, production has officially commenced on the eighth season of the acclaimed dystopian series “Black Mirror.” Specific plot details and the cast lineup remain under wraps. The upcoming episodes are projected to debut on Netflix in 2027, with series creator Charlie Brooker once again helming the project as showrunner. Since...

Developer Crux Games has launched Combolands: Roguelike Citybuilder on PC via Steam, offering a bite-sized city-building roguelike centered on fast-paced runs and strategic synergy building. Positioned as a miniature strategy title, the game challenges players to build flourishing mini-megapolises across short runs. Core mechanics revolve around placing structures, developing powerful synergies, and setting off chain...

Reggie Watts photographed at a film premiere in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo: Mark Von Holden/Variety) Prominent live events and the long-running comedy podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! have begun severing professional ties with Reggie Watts following the publication of a harrowing investigative report by Rolling Stone. The article outlines disturbing allegations of coercive control, psychological mistreatment,...

France and Saudi Arabia are partnering to construct a €6 billion ($7 billion) manga amusement park inspired by Dragon Ball Z. The Élysée Palace announced the plans on Monday, confirming that the complex will be built northwest of Paris. According to a report from Reuters, the concept originated during a 2025 meeting between French President...

Eclipse Glow Games announced that its action game Tides of Annihilation will receive a new story trailer during Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live. The presentation is scheduled for August 25, and attendees will also be able to try the game in person through a series of live demonstrations. In a published teaser, the studio included...

Actor Nicholas Hoult has reportedly stepped away from the role of Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, according to industry reports. The decision was prompted by scheduling conflicts. Taking over the mantle of the flamboyant Lockhart is Game of Thrones star Kit Harington. Production for the second season is slated to begin this...

Analyst estimates indicate that pre-orders for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Steam are approaching 400,000 copies following the first beta weekend, generating an estimated $21 million in revenue. Steam has traditionally not served as the primary platform for the Call of Duty franchise, even among PC players. For comparison, launch sales for Black...

The PlayStation Store is expanding its catalog this week with 21 new titles arriving across PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Key highlights of the upcoming lineup include Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Star Wars Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, along with the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 releases. 1-2-Splendid Word Search! —...

Ever since our celebrated return in 2025 following a brief intermission, one inquiry has consistently dominated our inbox: “When will physical issues be available internationally?” We are thrilled to reveal that the wait is officially over. Physical subscriptions to Game Informer have expanded beyond U.S. borders. Making our print edition accessible to enthusiasts around the...

Adam Scott attends the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. John Nacion/Variety Despite orchestrating one of the most highly anticipated spectacles in modern pop culture, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce managed to keep their high-profile nuptials remarkably grounded. Providing a rare peek behind the curtain, Severance star...