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FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods Shown to Media, Differs from Expectations
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....
Rockstar Games and Take-Two vs. The Union: No GTA 6 Boycott
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’s The Family Plan Continues Streaming Success on Apple TV+
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...
Insomniac Responds to Marvel’s Wolverine Criticism
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...
City Pop Waves: How Japan’s Retro Sound Continues to Captivate London
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...
Tides of Annihilation: New Voice Actor Replacing Jennifer English as Gwendolyn to Be Revealed at Gamescom
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...
Vote for Your Favorite New Music Release This Week: Sam Smith, ENHYPEN, Weezer & More
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...
Keigo Higashino’s Posthumous Novel ‘Eien no Kioku’ Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 With Record-Breaking Points
Keigo Higashino’s Posthumous Masterpiece ‘Eien no Kioku’ Shatters Records to Claim No. 1 on Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 Keigo Higashino’s Eien no Kioku | Photo courtesy of Billboard Keigo Higashino’s final literary work, Eien no Kioku (loosely translated as “Eternal Memory”), has ascended to the pinnacle of the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100, capturing...
Nintendo Deals a Crushing Blow to Emulator Users
Nintendo has intensified its aggressive campaign to eradicate Nintendo Switch emulation. As initially reported by TorrentFreak, the gaming giant executed a massive DMCA sweep across GitHub, resulting in the abrupt removal of more than 400 software repositories. The coordinated takedowns primarily targeted projects connected to high-profile emulators, including Suyu, Skyline, and Yuzu. The latest enforcement...
Insomniac Reveals Game That Inspired Marvel’s Wolverine
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...
5 Brand-New Steam Games You Need to Play This Weekend
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,...
New Movies Streaming on Netflix, HBO Max, and Hulu for the Weekend of August 21
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...
Insider Reveals When Days Gone Developer Bend Studio Will Show Its Next Game
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...
Key Marvel Movies Missing From Disney’s Official Avengers: Doomsday Watchlist
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...
Lanterns Showrunner Says James Gunn Gave Creative Team Total Freedom
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...
Vote on Double Fine’s Next Project in Upcoming Game Jam Livestream
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...
FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods Shown to Media, Differs from Expectations
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....
Rockstar Games and Take-Two vs. The Union: No GTA 6 Boycott
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’s The Family Plan Continues Streaming Success on Apple TV+
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...
Insomniac Responds to Marvel’s Wolverine Criticism
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...
City Pop Waves: How Japan’s Retro Sound Continues to Captivate London
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...
Tides of Annihilation: New Voice Actor Replacing Jennifer English as Gwendolyn to Be Revealed at Gamescom
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...
Vote for Your Favorite New Music Release This Week: Sam Smith, ENHYPEN, Weezer & More
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...
Keigo Higashino’s Posthumous Novel ‘Eien no Kioku’ Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 With Record-Breaking Points
Keigo Higashino’s Posthumous Masterpiece ‘Eien no Kioku’ Shatters Records to Claim No. 1 on Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 Keigo Higashino’s Eien no Kioku | Photo courtesy of Billboard Keigo Higashino’s final literary work, Eien no Kioku (loosely translated as “Eternal Memory”), has ascended to the pinnacle of the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100, capturing...
Nintendo Deals a Crushing Blow to Emulator Users
Nintendo has intensified its aggressive campaign to eradicate Nintendo Switch emulation. As initially reported by TorrentFreak, the gaming giant executed a massive DMCA sweep across GitHub, resulting in the abrupt removal of more than 400 software repositories. The coordinated takedowns primarily targeted projects connected to high-profile emulators, including Suyu, Skyline, and Yuzu. The latest enforcement...








