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Marking a console milestone often triggers a strange kind of temporal vertigo. As the Super Nintendo crosses its mid-thirties, sharing an exact vintage with my own lifespan, diving headfirst into its back catalog felt like a far more constructive celebration than dwelling on the passage of time. Having arrived in the world mere months before...

The developers behind ARMSX3, an experimental PlayStation 3 emulator for Android based on RPCS3, have released several updates, bringing the project to version 0.9.4. The standout addition is support for online multiplayer through RPCN, an open-source PlayStation Network alternative used by the PC version of RPCS3. Users can now create RPCN accounts directly inside the...

We are thrilled to present an exclusive closer look into the upcoming Road Trip project. In this preview, we explore the refined purchasing mechanics and vehicle configuration features that await you. Procuring and personalizing passenger cars in Road Trip introduces a distinct departure from the standard heavy-truck buying experience. To slide behind the wheel of...

Studio Ghibli has not yet settled on its next feature film and is in no rush to greenlight a new production, according to Toho CEO Hiroyasu Matsuoka in an interview with Bloomberg. Toho distributes Ghibli movies and is waiting for the animation studio to determine its future direction. Matsuoka noted that the companies continually discuss...

Following Double Fine Productions’ return to independent status, fans hoping for an immediate revival of Brütal Legend will need to temper their expectations. Studio founder Tim Schafer has confirmed that a sequel is not currently in development, as the team is intentionally shifting its focus toward smaller-scale, unconventional projects for the foreseeable future. During an...

Science fiction spans many styles. Anthology series like The Twilight Zone and Black Mirror examine possible futures through speculative tales. Shows like The X-Files explore the paranormal to investigate the unknown, while dramas like Silo and For All Mankind focus on human survival within dystopian settings. Across decades of storytelling, the genre continues to reinvent...

Developer poncle has shared details on the upcoming Legacy of the Bloodmoon expansion for Vampire Survivors and confirmed that it launches on August 28 across PC, consoles, and mobile devices. The DLC introduces 12 playable characters, over 16 weapons including their evolutions, and a large new stage called Red Moon Manor. According to the lore,...

Middle-earth has officially expanded its footprint in Magic: The Gathering with the release of the long-awaited The Hobbit set, bringing Bilbo’s legendary expedition vividly to life. Legendary heavyweights like Smaug, Gandalf, and Thorin Oakenshield understandably dominate the spotlight, complemented by clever new mechanics and reimagined classic keywords. Yet, true deck builders know the splashiest mythics...

Hollywood continues to turn familiar childhood properties into major feature films. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie became the first release of 2026 to cross $1 billion worldwide, following the massive wave started by Barbie. Studios show few signs of slowing down. John Cena stars in Matchbox: The Movie later this year, while upcoming schedules feature...

Action fans heading to theaters on Aug. 21 expected to see Jason Statham’s latest release, Mutiny. A slip-up by Amazon Prime Video allowed some viewers to watch the entire movie early from home. According to a report from Deadline, Amazon accidentally uploaded the complete film to its streaming catalog. Curious users noticed the title and...

Industry tracking in the United States faces new blind spots after Microsoft and Electronic Arts stopped providing digital game sales figures to analytics firm Circana. For years, Circana has produced monthly reports on video game and console sales that publishers, industry analysts, and media outlets rely on to gauge commercial performance. Microsoft no longer participates...

Gamescom Opening Night Live does not charge every publisher for a spot in its showcase, according to host Geoff Keighley. Some titles are selected free of charge based entirely on editorial merit. Keighley stated that the main requirement for an editorial pick is the ability to deliver something surprising to viewers. That can include a...

Vinland Saga initially presents itself as the kind of anime built around the very violence its narrative ultimately rejects. The series features Vikings, brutal raids, bloody combat, and a young protagonist driven for years by an obsession to kill the man who murdered his father. While it carries the surface elements of a classic revenge...

Cosplayer Maria Negoduet stepped into the role of Shani from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, recreating moments from the Hearts of Stone expansion where the medic attempts to save a wounded Redanian soldier in the Oxenfurt sewers. Photographer Kira “KIRA photoarts” Mitenkova regularly shares photo sets dedicated to characters from the action RPG The Witcher...