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Happy weekend, everyone! We are dispensing with the usual pleasantries and long-winded preamble today—our team is flat-out preparing for a monumental slate of coverage dropping next week. Without further ado, dive into the top stories around the industry alongside the titles commanding our attention over the next two days. Essential Reading & Headlines Onimusha: Way...

Insomniac Games studied 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine during the development of Marvel’s Wolverine, aiming to solve similar design challenges around Logan’s powers. Marvel’s Wolverine director Mike Daly revealed in an interview that the team analyzed the 2009 movie tie-in to understand how another developer approached core combat problems rather than to copy specific mechanics. According...

Anyone hoping to finally chip away at their Steam backlog this week is out of luck. Fresh off a wave of retro indies comes a formidable slate of new PC releases, headlined by the arrival of Mortal Shell 2. From claustrophobic survival horror and ambitious galactic simulations to relaxing slice-of-life adventures and iconic time-bending narratives,...

Weekend viewing options offer plenty of variety, whether heading out to see new theatrical releases like Insidious: Out of the Further or exploring other movies directly from home through digital rentals and streaming platforms. From major animated sequels to independent horror and tension-filled dramas, here are notable selections available to watch this weekend. Toy Story...

Bend Studio may officially reveal its next video game within the next one to two years following several years of uncertainty and canceled projects. According to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, the team behind Days Gone could showcase its upcoming title relatively soon. If this timeline holds, an official announcement could take place around 2027 or...

On December 18, Marvel Studios will release its biggest film since Avengers: Endgame with Avengers: Doomsday. While official plot details remain unconfirmed, the storyline centers on multiversal incursions, where entire realities collide and risk total destruction. Current expectations point to the primary Marvel Cinematic Universe, designated Earth-616, clashing with the alternate reality from The Fantastic...

The writing team behind Lanterns had full freedom to develop the series without tailoring its plot to future DC films. Lanterns showrunner Chris Mundy shared details regarding DC Studios co-head James Gunn’s involvement in the production. Despite the show’s connection to the broader DC Universe, the studio head trusted the writers and did not force...

Following its recent return to independent development, Double Fine Productions has officially revived its celebrated internal game jam, Amnesia Fortnight. The community-powered initiative invites Kickstarter backers into the creative process via livestream, granting supporters the power to decide which experimental ideas evolve into the studio’s next playable release. The entire endeavor will also be documented...

Journalists and content creators have shared their first hands-on impressions of FromSoftware’s upcoming game, The Duskbloods, ahead of its scheduled closed playtest. Early coverage confirms that the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive departs from traditional cooperative soulslike design, functioning instead as a PvPvE experience. Players explore the map, collect items, and complete objectives to accumulate points....

Former Rockstar Games staff members who were dismissed last October are pursuing fresh avenues to finance their ongoing legal disputes with the studio. Rather than urging enthusiasts to boycott GTA 6—a landmark title they dedicated years to developing—the group is appealing directly to the gaming community for support via solidarity merchandise and direct contributions. Supporters...

Mark Wahlberg has built much of his film career around two distinct styles. On one hand, he plays gritty action leads in movies such as Shooter, Lone Survivor, Deepwater Horizon, and the Transformers franchise. On the other hand, he leans into comedy in titles like The Other Guys, Ted, and Daddy’s Home, where his tough...

Game director Mike Daly has addressed the online criticism surrounding Marvel’s Wolverine following the recent release of new gameplay footage, noting that Insomniac Games is accustomed to such reactions. In an interview, Daly explained that the studio has operated under the weight of intense fan expectations for years. He called this a “good problem” to...

A Sonic Odyssey: Masayoshi Takanaka, Junko Yagami, and Himiko Kikuchi Ignite London’s Inaugural City Pop Waves Masayoshi Takanaka commands the stage at City Pop Waves in South London. Photo: Jamie MacMillan Nestled within the verdant expanse of South London’s Crystal Palace Park, the Palace Bowl Presents festival launched its twelve-day summer residency with an eclectic...

Last month, Chinese studio Eclipse Glow Games revealed that acclaimed voice actor Jennifer English—celebrated for her standout performances in Baldur’s Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33—had officially stepped down from portraying the lead protagonist, Gwendolyn, in Tides of Annihilation. Her abrupt exit sparked intense curiosity across the gaming community, further fueled this past week...

Sam Smith commands the stage during the opening night of the “To Be Free: San Francisco” residency at The Castro Theatre. (Photo: Steve Jennings/Getty Images for Capitol Records) Music fans have plenty to celebrate this Friday, as an eclectic lineup of heavyweights, rising stars, and genre-blending artists unleash a wave of dynamic new projects. Headlining...