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Image: HBO This week’s episode of It: Welcome to Derry pairs tender teenage moments with a major lore revelation that reframes both Ingrid Kersh (Madeleine Stowe) and Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård). [Ed note: The remainder of this piece contains full spoilers for episode six of It: Welcome to Derry.] Following the events in the sewers from...

Image: Pixar Alex Woo spent years at animation houses including Pixar, Cartoon Network, and Lucasfilm before directing his first feature. His Netflix film In Your Dreams took nearly a decade to bring to the screen, and in conversation with Polygon he admits the movie likely wouldn’t have been made if it had been pitched as...

Efforts to curb AI-generated content are escalating. In early 2025 Valve required every developer on Steam to state in their game’s description whether generative AI was used at any point during development. The rule lets players make an informed choice and opt out of purchases if they object to AI involvement. In practice, though, the...

Dan Houser argues that artificial intelligence can never fully replace people because it lacks a soul. Former Rockstar Games lead writer and studio co‑founder Dan Houser leveled sharp criticism at figures leading the generative AI sector during an interview on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio UK. Discussing his new audiobook, A Better...

Through the lens of photographer Maria Vishnevskaya, models Masha Vsemudrova and Glasha Klimova are transformed into Malenia and Miquella from Elden Ring — celestial figures bound to tragic destinies and once destined to forge a new Order in the Lands Between. The cosplayers show no intention of leaving the breathtaking expanse of the Lands Between,...

Developer Diary — Skyscrapers Creator Pack (by REV0) Hello everyone — I’m REV0. This developer diary walks through the design goals, artistic direction, and technical choices behind the new Creator Pack: Skyscrapers. Overview Skyscrapers contains a collection of 15 signature buildings inspired by renowned towers and city landmarks. Most signatures include upgrade paths that convert...

Image: Walt Disney Animation Studios Disney’s Zootopia 2 burst onto the global scene with a staggering $556.4 million haul in its opening weekend — the largest debut ever for an animated feature and the fourth-highest weekend opening of all time, behind only Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. On the animated...

SCS Fan Day — November 14 What an incredible day. On November 14 we opened our doors to fans from across the globe — including visitors who flew in from South Korea — for our third SCS Fan Day. The event was a heartfelt celebration of community, creativity, and everything that brings our players together....

The developers admitted they themselves weren’t really certain when their game would be finished. Team Cherry described it as “disheartening” that the September launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong disrupted the release schedules of other indie titles. In an interview with Bloomberg, studio co‑founder Ari Gibson said the team was “racing” to complete development and didn’t...

In a move that has generated massive excitement across both the shooter and fighting game communities it has been officially confirmed that Call of Duty is set to receive a major crossover event with the legendary Street Fighter franchise. This unprecedented collaboration brings together two of the most successful and influential brands in gaming history...

From one perspective, Denuvo isn’t entirely without merit. The hacker Empress, formerly known for cracking Denuvo, kept her promise and recently published a manifesto explaining why she left that line of work. After my last release (a Denuvo game crack) in the summer of 2023, something unexpected happened. I suddenly developed serious health issues from...

Honkai: Star Rail is set to receive another update soon — miHoYo will give the community an early look at what’s coming. The creators of Honkai: Star Rail are preparing a presentation for the upcoming 3.8 update, titled “Memory — Overture in Dreams.” miHoYo (HoYoverse) typically accompanies these events with promo codes that grant free...

The legendary world of Arkham Asylum is receiving a massive technical expansion as a prominent member of the modding community has released a stunning new teaser for a project that introduces a playable Gotham City to the classic 2009 title. This ambitious fan led initiative aims to provide a complete and visually stunning open world...

The latest gaming industry analysis has provided a deep and insightful look into several significant stories that have shaped the landscape of digital entertainment over the past week. A primary focus of the report is the highly controversial launch of Escape from Tarkov 1.0 which many in the community believe has shattered the long term...