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A Major Component of The Witcher Games Shouldn’t Exist — It’s Unnecessary, Says Andrzej Sapkowski
Sapkowski says CD Projekt inexplicably seized on the idea of Witcher schools with “astonishing tenacity”. Author Andrzej Sapkowski, creator of The Witcher novels, recently told the Reddit community in a Q&A that he is unhappy with the “Witcher schools” concept popularized by the video games. Sapkowski — who began writing Geralt of Rivia’s adventures in...
Inart Opens Pre-Orders on October 2, 2025 for the “Remnants of the Great Sage” Figure from Black Myth: Wukong
In 2026, Inart plans to release a 1/6-scale figure of the Remnants of the Great Sage from Black Myth: Wukong — depicting one of the bosses the Chosen One faces in the game. Inart has unveiled a new figure of the Remnants of the Great Sage, a boss from the action RPG Black Myth: Wukong....
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows vs. Ghost of Yotei, PlayStation Hits the Streets — Highlights for September 30
A brief digest of the key happenings across the global entertainment industry over the past 24 hours. Assassin’s Creed: Shadows vs. Ghost of Yotei — which title claims the visual crown? Space Marine 2 developers earn another “clown” badge on Steam — players voice frustration over a new FOMO-driven event Diablo 4 fans grumbled at...
Lianne La Havas Releases First New Single in Five Years: “It’s About Vulnerability and Honesty”
Lianne La Havas Returns with Intimate New Single “Disarray” Lianne La Havas — Warner Music UK / Courtesy of Billboard Radio China Trending on Billboard After roughly five years away from the spotlight, British singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas has returned with a new single titled “Disarray.” The track — which La Havas described in a...
The Cure to Play Massive 2026 Outdoor Shows in the U.K. and Ireland
The Cure to Headline Major U.K. & Ireland Outdoor Shows in Summer 2026 Published October 1, 2025 Robert Smith of The Cure performing at Riot Fest 2023, Douglass Park, Chicago. Photo: Jason Squires/FilmMagic The Cure will headline a string of large-scale outdoor concerts across the U.K. and Ireland in summer 2026. The trek opens at...
Jeremy Irons to Play Antagonist in ‘Highlander’ Remake Starring Henry Cavill
Although filming was postponed after Henry Cavill sustained an injury, Chad Stahelski’s Highlander reboot continues to expand its cast. Amazon MGM is still assembling the ensemble for its remake of the 1986 film Highlander. Earlier reports indicated that Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) would take on the role of the Kurgan — the story’s...
Blogger Spent Weeks Studying Red Dead Redemption 2’s Electrical Grid — Discovered a Fatal Rockstar Games Error
Rockstar Games is famed for meticulous detail, but inquisitive explorers still uncover oversights and conspicuous flaws. YouTuber Any Austin has returned with another investigative piece. This time he focused on Red Dead Redemption 2. The creator wandered through the town of Rhodes and noticed wires linking every building to a power source and extending beyond...
Star Citizen creators spent millions on “pointless nonsense” — former developer criticizes Squadron 42 campaign
The launch of the ambitious space simulator has been delayed far longer than anyone anticipated. The developers behind Star Citizen are also working on another title — the Squadron 42 campaign — whose progress has likewise been slow. Some argue that dedicating resources to this project was unwise. YouTuber Camural recently uploaded a video focusing...
Supamonks Studio to Turn Roguelike “Absolum” into an Animated Series
Dotemu has announced an adaptation of its upcoming arcade beat ’em up ahead of the game’s release. Animation studio Supamonks and publisher Dotemu have confirmed production has begun on an animated series based on Absolum — a fantasy beat ’em up slated to launch on October 9 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and...
Microsoft Hikes Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price by 50% to $360 a Year
The company said the price rise reflects the broader set of benefits the plans now deliver to subscribers. Starting October 1, Microsoft will roll out three new subscription tiers — Essential, Premium and Ultimate — replacing the current Core, Standard and Ultimate plans. At the same time, the price of Game Pass Ultimate will increase...
Ubisoft Restructures Business Model and Creates New Subsidiary Vantage Studios with Tencent Backing
Tencent, acting in an advisory capacity, holds a 25% stake in the new company. Ubisoft has announced a shift to a less centralized operating model and the launch of a games division named Vantage Studios. Built around a “Creative Houses” approach, the new structure is designed to help teams respond more swiftly to player expectations...
New Trailer for the Painkiller Reboot Promises Chaos and Brutality
The game is scheduled to launch in October for PC and consoles. A new trailer for the Painkiller reboot has appeared online, showcasing its cooperative mode. The footage highlights how the protagonists employ an extensive arsenal to annihilate hordes of common foes and confront formidable bosses. You were confined to purgatory for crimes against the...
WWE Star to Play Henry Cavill’s Brother in Amazon’s “Highlander” Remake
Chad Stahelski’s Highlander reboot will feature wrestlers beyond just Dave Bautista. Amazon MGM is continuing to round out the cast for the remake of the 1986 film Highlander. According to Deadline, WWE wrestler Drew McIntyre has joined the project. He is set to play Angus MacLeod — the brother of Connor MacLeod, who will be...
Ubisoft Confirms Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Series Is Canon
On October 14, Sam Fisher will come out of retirement in a new animated Netflix series based on the cult Splinter Cell franchise. Ubisoft has officially confirmed that the upcoming animated series Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, arriving on Netflix, is being treated as part of the main game canon. Despite the medium and a few creative...
EA Promises No “Immediate Changes to Team Rosters” in Light of Deal
With this statement the company sought to reassure staff who were anxious about potential layoffs. Reporter Stephen Totillo obtained an internal document that EA filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and circulated to all employees amid the investor consortium deal. In the document, EA’s leadership addresses concerns about possible job cuts in connection...
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Trailer Is Delightfully Gothic
Image: Netflix Guillermo del Toro‘s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein ranks among Polygon’s most anticipated films of 2025. Produced in partnership with Netflix, Del Toro’s version returns directly to the gothic heart of Shelley’s 19th‑century novel. With the creature — deliberately described as “the creature,” not “the monster” — first teased on September 30, 2025,...
A Major Component of The Witcher Games Shouldn’t Exist — It’s Unnecessary, Says Andrzej Sapkowski
Sapkowski says CD Projekt inexplicably seized on the idea of Witcher schools with “astonishing tenacity”. Author Andrzej Sapkowski, creator of The Witcher novels, recently told the Reddit community in a Q&A that he is unhappy with the “Witcher schools” concept popularized by the video games. Sapkowski — who began writing Geralt of Rivia’s adventures in...
Inart Opens Pre-Orders on October 2, 2025 for the “Remnants of the Great Sage” Figure from Black Myth: Wukong
In 2026, Inart plans to release a 1/6-scale figure of the Remnants of the Great Sage from Black Myth: Wukong — depicting one of the bosses the Chosen One faces in the game. Inart has unveiled a new figure of the Remnants of the Great Sage, a boss from the action RPG Black Myth: Wukong....
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows vs. Ghost of Yotei, PlayStation Hits the Streets — Highlights for September 30
A brief digest of the key happenings across the global entertainment industry over the past 24 hours. Assassin’s Creed: Shadows vs. Ghost of Yotei — which title claims the visual crown? Space Marine 2 developers earn another “clown” badge on Steam — players voice frustration over a new FOMO-driven event Diablo 4 fans grumbled at...
Lianne La Havas Releases First New Single in Five Years: “It’s About Vulnerability and Honesty”
Lianne La Havas Returns with Intimate New Single “Disarray” Lianne La Havas — Warner Music UK / Courtesy of Billboard Radio China Trending on Billboard After roughly five years away from the spotlight, British singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas has returned with a new single titled “Disarray.” The track — which La Havas described in a...
The Cure to Play Massive 2026 Outdoor Shows in the U.K. and Ireland
The Cure to Headline Major U.K. & Ireland Outdoor Shows in Summer 2026 Published October 1, 2025 Robert Smith of The Cure performing at Riot Fest 2023, Douglass Park, Chicago. Photo: Jason Squires/FilmMagic The Cure will headline a string of large-scale outdoor concerts across the U.K. and Ireland in summer 2026. The trek opens at...
Jeremy Irons to Play Antagonist in ‘Highlander’ Remake Starring Henry Cavill
Although filming was postponed after Henry Cavill sustained an injury, Chad Stahelski’s Highlander reboot continues to expand its cast. Amazon MGM is still assembling the ensemble for its remake of the 1986 film Highlander. Earlier reports indicated that Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) would take on the role of the Kurgan — the story’s...
Blogger Spent Weeks Studying Red Dead Redemption 2’s Electrical Grid — Discovered a Fatal Rockstar Games Error
Rockstar Games is famed for meticulous detail, but inquisitive explorers still uncover oversights and conspicuous flaws. YouTuber Any Austin has returned with another investigative piece. This time he focused on Red Dead Redemption 2. The creator wandered through the town of Rhodes and noticed wires linking every building to a power source and extending beyond...
Star Citizen creators spent millions on “pointless nonsense” — former developer criticizes Squadron 42 campaign
The launch of the ambitious space simulator has been delayed far longer than anyone anticipated. The developers behind Star Citizen are also working on another title — the Squadron 42 campaign — whose progress has likewise been slow. Some argue that dedicating resources to this project was unwise. YouTuber Camural recently uploaded a video focusing...
Supamonks Studio to Turn Roguelike “Absolum” into an Animated Series
Dotemu has announced an adaptation of its upcoming arcade beat ’em up ahead of the game’s release. Animation studio Supamonks and publisher Dotemu have confirmed production has begun on an animated series based on Absolum — a fantasy beat ’em up slated to launch on October 9 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and...