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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...
«Odyssey» Digital Release Date Announced
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey is slated to arrive on digital platforms on November 17, according to a report by Variety. On the same day, the film will also see its physical release on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray. This marks a four-month window between its theatrical debut and its availability for home viewing. To date, Nolan’s...
Bungie Was Working on Five New Games at Once Before Sony Stepped In, Report Says
Before Sony acquired Bungie, the studio was actively developing five or six projects at the same time, according to Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier. The lineup included Destiny 2, Marathon, and several other live-service games, though Bungie is currently working only on Marathon’s third season. Speaking in a recent video, Schreier noted that Sony anticipated receiving...
Nintendo Removes Over 400 Switch Emulator Repositories from GitHub
Nintendo has intensified its crackdown on Nintendo Switch emulation, sending seven new copyright infringement notices to GitHub that resulted in the removal of 401 repositories hosting Switch emulator software. The takedown hit Suyu the hardest, which emerged as one of the primary successor projects following the shutdown of Yuzu. Of the 401 removed repositories, 311...
Must-Play Video Games This Weekend – August 21, 2026
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 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...








