SE7EN
News
Universal Demands Budget Cuts for the New “Fast & Furious”
Новости Universal требует сократить бюджет нового «Форсажа» Добавить в закладки Боссы Universal Pictures хотят, чтобы бюджет новой части «Форсажа» был сокращен на 140 млн долларов до 200 млн — только так картина действительно выйдет в прокат. При этом, бюджет прошлого «Форсажа» составил 340 млн, однако он провалился в мировом прокате. В данный момент создатели активно ищут способ сэкономить...
Nintendo Switch 2 Uses Two Types of DLSS for Games
Alex Battaglia of Digital Foundry has revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2 employs two distinct implementations of NVIDIA’s DLSS. His analysis indicates the system uses a conventional DLSS model comparable to the PC version alongside a second, much lighter-weight variant designed to reduce performance overhead. This dual approach helps explain how demanding titles can run...
Nintendo vs. Generative AI: Company Lobbies Japanese Government
Reports indicate that Nintendo has begun lobbying the Japanese government to push back against the growing use of generative AI. This was reported by Satoshi Asano, a member of Japan’s House of Representatives from the Democratic Party for the People, who has been actively gathering public opinion on AI via social media. In his comments,...
Plans for New Xbox in Doubt as Retailers Refuse to Sell — Insider
Insider SneakersSO, who previously exposed Xbox’s third‑party strategy with notable accuracy, has posted fresh rumours on the NeoGAF forum about the future of Microsoft’s gaming arm. He says that following the latest round of layoffs internal discussions took an unexpected turn and plans for a new hardware platform have grown uncertain. According to the source,...
Ray Tracing Will Become Standard in Games — id Software
id Software engineer Billy Khan said that in the coming years many more games will adopt ray tracing. Doom: The Dark Ages achieves striking visuals thanks to a mix of ray tracing and Nvidia technologies. Game technology is constantly advancing, and developers continually push one another with new innovations. Ray tracing has emerged as a...
Xbox to launch free ad-supported cloud gaming — Game Pass not required
Tom Warren, an editor at The Verge, reported that Xbox is trialing a new ad-supported cloud service. The offering would let players stream a limited selection of games without a Game Pass subscription. Microsoft recently raised prices on its consoles and bumped the cost of Game Pass Ultimate to $30, a move that drew criticism...
Gaming Industry Hit by 8 Sharp Price Hikes for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Over the Past 6 Months
The gaming industry is continuing to raise prices for hardware, software, and services. Over the past six months, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo have implemented eight major price increases, affecting the PS5, Xbox Series S|X, Xbox Game Pass, and various other services. Consoles and games were cheaper in earlier years, but costs have risen sharply recently....
Former FTC Chair Criticizes Microsoft’s Purchase of Activision — Players and Developers Suffered
The merger between Xbox and Activision, finalized in 2023, initially met with opposition from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Former chair Lina Khan argued that the transaction harmed both gamers and developers. Despite recent price increases, Microsoft had earlier assured users that Game Pass pricing would not rise as a result of acquiring Call...
Dragon Ball Storms Into Minecraft: Players Given Super Saiyan Hairstyle
Dragon Ball ranks among the most iconic and enduring franchises in pop-culture history. For decades it has produced characters and imagery that have become woven into mainstream culture. Goku, Vegeta, and the legendary Super Saiyan transformations are now as instantly recognizable as figures from Marvel or DC. The anime has intersected with another global phenomenon...
Secret Halo Series Becomes a Netflix Hit
Новости Закрытый сериал по Halo стал хитом Netflix Добавить в закладки Фантастический сериал Halo, который был закрыт после двух сезонов Paramount+, неожиданно стал хитом на платформе Netflix. Сразу после появления на стриминге Halo вошел в топ самых популярных проектов среди постоянных зрителей. В настоящий момент экранизация видеоигры занимает четвертое место среди самых просматриваемых сериалов в...
Charlie Hunnam Lost 13 kg to Play a Maniac
Новости Чарли Ханнэм похудел на 13 кг ради роли маньяка Добавить в закладки Чарли Ханнэм дал большое интервью, в котором рассказал о подготовке к роли маньяка Эда Гейна в сериале «Монстр: История Эда Гейна». Как оказалось, для того, чтобы воплотить образ преступника Ханнэму пришлось похудеть на 13 кг, потому что Гейн был худым, даже истощенным человеком....
Hailee Steinfeld Discusses Working on the ‘Spider-Man’ Finale
Новости Хейли Стайнфелд рассказала о работе над финалом «Человека-паука» Добавить в закладки Озвучивающая персонажа Гвен Стейси Хейли Стайнфелд рассказала о ходе работы над финальной частью «Человек-паук: За пределами вселенных». По словам актрисы, у авторов мультфильма есть целая библиотека ее фраз, произненных разными интонациями. По ходу дела работа над сценарием постоянно меняется, потому что создатели «Человека-паука» постоянно меняют повороты...
Director Explains Bone Lake’s Bizarre Ending
Image: Bleecker Street and LD Entertainment If you’re in the mood for a gore-forward slasher that leans into absurdity and grim laughs, Bone Lake is likely on your radar. Directed by Mercedes Bryce Morgan, the film opened in theaters on October 3 and pairs a deliberately provocative title with an equally audacious premise. Ed. note:...
Keanu Reeves Talks About New “Constantine 2” Script
Новости Киану Ривз рассказал о новом сценарии «Константина 2» Добавить в закладки Киану Ривз одобрил черновик сценария «Константина 2» — по всей видимости, проект уже отправлен на стол к боссам студии. Актер выразил надежду на то, что теперь проект точно будет отправлен в разработку. Напомним, что предыдущий сценарий сиквела «Константина» Ривзу не понравился. Об этом сообщал исполнитель...
A Deep Dive into Ninja Gaiden 4: Combat System, Story, and Settings
At the Tokyo Game Show, Xbox unveiled a deep-dive trailer for Ninja Gaiden 4. The title is scheduled for release on October 21, 2025, and aims to blend the heritage of the 3D entries with the high-octane, cinematic sensibilities associated with PlatinumGames—offering a contemporary take that still honors the franchise’s roots. In the video, Masakazu...
Hollow Knight: Silksong Has a Huge Player Base — but Sales May Fall Short of Expectations
The return of Hollow Knight: Silksong sparked worldwide excitement, but actual revenue may not match the hype. Alinea Analytics reports Team Cherry’s release surpassed 6 million downloads across PC and consoles in its opening weeks, placing it third among September’s most-downloaded titles after EA Sports FC 26 and Skate. Yet the headline numbers conceal a...
Universal Demands Budget Cuts for the New “Fast & Furious”
Новости Universal требует сократить бюджет нового «Форсажа» Добавить в закладки Боссы Universal Pictures хотят, чтобы бюджет новой части «Форсажа» был сокращен на 140 млн долларов до 200 млн — только так картина действительно выйдет в прокат. При этом, бюджет прошлого «Форсажа» составил 340 млн, однако он провалился в мировом прокате. В данный момент создатели активно ищут способ сэкономить...
Nintendo Switch 2 Uses Two Types of DLSS for Games
Alex Battaglia of Digital Foundry has revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2 employs two distinct implementations of NVIDIA’s DLSS. His analysis indicates the system uses a conventional DLSS model comparable to the PC version alongside a second, much lighter-weight variant designed to reduce performance overhead. This dual approach helps explain how demanding titles can run...
Nintendo vs. Generative AI: Company Lobbies Japanese Government
Reports indicate that Nintendo has begun lobbying the Japanese government to push back against the growing use of generative AI. This was reported by Satoshi Asano, a member of Japan’s House of Representatives from the Democratic Party for the People, who has been actively gathering public opinion on AI via social media. In his comments,...
Plans for New Xbox in Doubt as Retailers Refuse to Sell — Insider
Insider SneakersSO, who previously exposed Xbox’s third‑party strategy with notable accuracy, has posted fresh rumours on the NeoGAF forum about the future of Microsoft’s gaming arm. He says that following the latest round of layoffs internal discussions took an unexpected turn and plans for a new hardware platform have grown uncertain. According to the source,...
Ray Tracing Will Become Standard in Games — id Software
id Software engineer Billy Khan said that in the coming years many more games will adopt ray tracing. Doom: The Dark Ages achieves striking visuals thanks to a mix of ray tracing and Nvidia technologies. Game technology is constantly advancing, and developers continually push one another with new innovations. Ray tracing has emerged as a...
Xbox to launch free ad-supported cloud gaming — Game Pass not required
Tom Warren, an editor at The Verge, reported that Xbox is trialing a new ad-supported cloud service. The offering would let players stream a limited selection of games without a Game Pass subscription. Microsoft recently raised prices on its consoles and bumped the cost of Game Pass Ultimate to $30, a move that drew criticism...
Gaming Industry Hit by 8 Sharp Price Hikes for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Over the Past 6 Months
The gaming industry is continuing to raise prices for hardware, software, and services. Over the past six months, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo have implemented eight major price increases, affecting the PS5, Xbox Series S|X, Xbox Game Pass, and various other services. Consoles and games were cheaper in earlier years, but costs have risen sharply recently....
Former FTC Chair Criticizes Microsoft’s Purchase of Activision — Players and Developers Suffered
The merger between Xbox and Activision, finalized in 2023, initially met with opposition from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Former chair Lina Khan argued that the transaction harmed both gamers and developers. Despite recent price increases, Microsoft had earlier assured users that Game Pass pricing would not rise as a result of acquiring Call...
Dragon Ball Storms Into Minecraft: Players Given Super Saiyan Hairstyle
Dragon Ball ranks among the most iconic and enduring franchises in pop-culture history. For decades it has produced characters and imagery that have become woven into mainstream culture. Goku, Vegeta, and the legendary Super Saiyan transformations are now as instantly recognizable as figures from Marvel or DC. The anime has intersected with another global phenomenon...