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Between Frankenstein and The Invisible Man: James Whale’s Comic-Horror Delight
Image: Universal Pictures Director James Whale enjoyed an extraordinary run in the early 1930s, crafting some of Universal’s most enduring genre films: Frankenstein (1931), The Invisible Man (1933), and Bride of Frankenstein (1935). Nestled among those classics is The Old Dark House (1932), a lesser-known gem that was largely unavailable for decades and at one...
Medieval Game Soars on Kickstarter After the Success of Kingdom Come 2 and Manor Lords — Czech Studio Prepares Legacy of Valor
Following the success of Kingdom Come 2 and Manor Lords, the realistic medieval gaming niche is becoming crowded. Joining them is another contender — Legacy of Valor. There’s no magic or monsters here. Players will focus on constructing their own castle, growing a settlement, and taking part in large-scale battles. The developers promise a sweeping...
“They Come to Fight, Not to Flirt”: The Baldur’s Gate 2 Author Didn’t Believe Players Needed Romances
David Gaider, a writer on Baldur’s Gate II and a long-time Dragon Age veteran, recalls that the notion of introducing romance arcs during development felt risky and uncommon. In an interview, Gaider recounted the development of Baldur’s Gate II and shared a humorous anecdote about lead designer James Ohlen. “The whole romance angle was an...
Metaphor: ReFantazio Anniversary Disappoints Fans — Atlus Is Just Selling a New Edition
Atlus marked the first anniversary of Metaphor: ReFantazio, but instead of bold announcements fans were shown only a promotion for a new digital edition. Players had hoped for something substantial — DLC, an expanded re-release, or a Switch 2 port — yet the reveal was more modest: the company unveiled a Guidebook Edition. The edition...
PureArts and Riot Games Open Pre-Orders for Jinx, Warwick, Ahri and Ekko Statues from Fighting Game 2XKO
Thanks to PureArts, collectors of the 2XKO fighting game and the League of Legends MOBA will have the opportunity in 2026 to acquire 1/10-scale statues of “Jinx & Warwick” and “Ahri & Ekko” for their collections. Riot Games and PureArts have unveiled statues of “Jinx & Warwick” and “Ahri & Ekko”, inspired by the 2XKO...
R.E.P.O. Update Turns Game into a True Horror — Developers Promise Fresh Blood and Scarier Monsters
The creators of the cooperative action game R.E.P.O. have unveiled a substantial “monster update” intended to radically shift the tone and turn the title into a genuine horror experience. In a developer diary the team revealed their process for crafting new creatures. The developers say these entities will be the primary focus of the update,...
‘Tron: Ares’ Opens Weakly at the Box Office and Could Lead to Losses for Disney
Despite an expansive marketing push, the return of the Tron franchise failed to capture a wide audience. Disney’s film “Tron: Ares” opened well below expectations, taking in $33.5 million in the U.S. and $60.5 million worldwide. Forecasters had predicted a North American debut of $45–$50 million and expected the global opening weekend to exceed $90...
Kyle Crane from Dying Light: The Beast Drops Into PUBG Mobile in Crossover Event
KRAFTON continues to bring well-known franchises into PUBG Mobile. A teaser for the upcoming collaboration with PUBG Mobile has appeared on Dying Light’s official YouTube channel. In the clip, Dying Light: The Beast’s protagonist, Kyle Crane, finds himself in a room with the PUBG mascot shortly before a zombie assault. Beginning October 16, a limited-time...
Pre-orders for the budget handheld Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini open October 14
This week, retro-gaming fans—and anyone interested in compact gaming hardware—will have a chance to pick up the Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini, a handheld that sports a 4.2-inch LCD, a MediaTek Helio G90T chipset, and 2–3 GB of RAM. Ayaneo has announced that a pre-sale for the Pocket Air Mini will launch on the crowdfunding platform...
Mark Grayson Tries to Eat a Burger in the First Trailer for Invincible Season 4
Amazon unveiled the most subdued trailer in Invincible’s history. Prime Video debuted the first teaser for Invincible’s fourth season during a panel at New York Comic Con. The clip proved unexpectedly tranquil: Mark Grayson and Atom Eve are shown talking over a table at Burger Mart. After the screening, Robert Kirkman joined the stage alongside...
Xbox Rushes to Remind Players That Games Don’t Belong to Them, Heroes of Might and Magic Returns — This Week’s Highlights
A brief roundup of the week’s notable developments across the global entertainment industry. Heroes of Might and Magic returns — anniversary celebrations, a live stream, and a new installment announced Players skipping cutscenes will face a 30-minute “lesson” from the Baby Steps developers Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 canceled amid claims of an “agenda” — some...
Kristen Ritter Shares Trailer Footage for Season 2 of “Daredevil: Born Again”
A phone-recorded copy of the trailer for the second season of Daredevil: Born Again has appeared online. The leak came from Jessica Jones herself, who returns to screens after a six-year absence. Kristen Ritter, best known for her role as Jessica Jones in Marvel’s series, unexpectedly became the source of the leak for the Daredevil:...
HBO Completes Filming of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 — Media
In 2026 audiences will see two separate premieres set in the world of Westeros. According to Redanian Intelligence, filming on the third season of House of the Dragon has concluded — HBO has officially moved the project into post-production. The shoot ran for roughly six months and was carried out in the outskirts of London...
George R.R. Martin Blames Missed Deadlines and Other Projects for Delay of ‘The Winds of Winter’
The wait for the next chapter of A Song of Ice and Fire has stretched to nearly fifteen years. Almost fifteen years after the release of A Dance with Dragons, George R. R. Martin once again addressed the fate of The Winds of Winter — the sixth volume of his sprawling A Song of Ice...
Yostar Reveals Stella Sora Release Date and Unveils Music Video for Gacha‑Roguelike About an Isekai Protagonist
Late October is shaping up to be busy with gacha releases on PC and mobile — and a new project from the teams behind Arknights and Azur Lane is imminent. Yostar has revealed the global release date for its new anime RPG, Stella Sora. The title will launch on October 19 for iOS, Android, and...
Iron Studios Opens Pre-Orders for Chewbacca and Tokkat Statue from Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi
Next year Iron Studios intends to release a Chewbacca and Tokkat statue that is sure to please ardent fans of Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi. Iron Studios has opened pre-orders for a 1/10-scale statue of Chewbacca and Tokkat from Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi. Those interested in...
Between Frankenstein and The Invisible Man: James Whale’s Comic-Horror Delight
Image: Universal Pictures Director James Whale enjoyed an extraordinary run in the early 1930s, crafting some of Universal’s most enduring genre films: Frankenstein (1931), The Invisible Man (1933), and Bride of Frankenstein (1935). Nestled among those classics is The Old Dark House (1932), a lesser-known gem that was largely unavailable for decades and at one...
Medieval Game Soars on Kickstarter After the Success of Kingdom Come 2 and Manor Lords — Czech Studio Prepares Legacy of Valor
Following the success of Kingdom Come 2 and Manor Lords, the realistic medieval gaming niche is becoming crowded. Joining them is another contender — Legacy of Valor. There’s no magic or monsters here. Players will focus on constructing their own castle, growing a settlement, and taking part in large-scale battles. The developers promise a sweeping...
“They Come to Fight, Not to Flirt”: The Baldur’s Gate 2 Author Didn’t Believe Players Needed Romances
David Gaider, a writer on Baldur’s Gate II and a long-time Dragon Age veteran, recalls that the notion of introducing romance arcs during development felt risky and uncommon. In an interview, Gaider recounted the development of Baldur’s Gate II and shared a humorous anecdote about lead designer James Ohlen. “The whole romance angle was an...
Metaphor: ReFantazio Anniversary Disappoints Fans — Atlus Is Just Selling a New Edition
Atlus marked the first anniversary of Metaphor: ReFantazio, but instead of bold announcements fans were shown only a promotion for a new digital edition. Players had hoped for something substantial — DLC, an expanded re-release, or a Switch 2 port — yet the reveal was more modest: the company unveiled a Guidebook Edition. The edition...
PureArts and Riot Games Open Pre-Orders for Jinx, Warwick, Ahri and Ekko Statues from Fighting Game 2XKO
Thanks to PureArts, collectors of the 2XKO fighting game and the League of Legends MOBA will have the opportunity in 2026 to acquire 1/10-scale statues of “Jinx & Warwick” and “Ahri & Ekko” for their collections. Riot Games and PureArts have unveiled statues of “Jinx & Warwick” and “Ahri & Ekko”, inspired by the 2XKO...
R.E.P.O. Update Turns Game into a True Horror — Developers Promise Fresh Blood and Scarier Monsters
The creators of the cooperative action game R.E.P.O. have unveiled a substantial “monster update” intended to radically shift the tone and turn the title into a genuine horror experience. In a developer diary the team revealed their process for crafting new creatures. The developers say these entities will be the primary focus of the update,...
‘Tron: Ares’ Opens Weakly at the Box Office and Could Lead to Losses for Disney
Despite an expansive marketing push, the return of the Tron franchise failed to capture a wide audience. Disney’s film “Tron: Ares” opened well below expectations, taking in $33.5 million in the U.S. and $60.5 million worldwide. Forecasters had predicted a North American debut of $45–$50 million and expected the global opening weekend to exceed $90...
Kyle Crane from Dying Light: The Beast Drops Into PUBG Mobile in Crossover Event
KRAFTON continues to bring well-known franchises into PUBG Mobile. A teaser for the upcoming collaboration with PUBG Mobile has appeared on Dying Light’s official YouTube channel. In the clip, Dying Light: The Beast’s protagonist, Kyle Crane, finds himself in a room with the PUBG mascot shortly before a zombie assault. Beginning October 16, a limited-time...
Pre-orders for the budget handheld Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini open October 14
This week, retro-gaming fans—and anyone interested in compact gaming hardware—will have a chance to pick up the Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini, a handheld that sports a 4.2-inch LCD, a MediaTek Helio G90T chipset, and 2–3 GB of RAM. Ayaneo has announced that a pre-sale for the Pocket Air Mini will launch on the crowdfunding platform...








