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Roguelite sensibilities continue to reshape genres, and Ball x Pit is a striking example of that trend. Since launching on October 15, 2025, the fantasy brick‑breaker has sold roughly 400,000 copies across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, not counting the forthcoming Switch 2 build. Developer posts on Ball x Pit’s official social...

Grimes Defends Selena Gomez, Condemns Viral Body-Shaming Updated: Oct. 25 — Commentary from Grimes on a viral post Grimes at the world premiere of Captain Marvel. Photo: ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images Grimes publicly defended Selena Gomez and took aim at the culture that amplifies cruel commentary about women’s appearances after a post on X...

Garrosh Hellscream from the MMORPG World of Warcraft — a layered and tragic antagonist — will be immortalized in an unofficial statue by HAOZI Studio in 2026. HAOZI Studio announced that preorders are now open for an unofficial Garrosh Hellscream statue inspired by World of Warcraft. In certain regions the standard edition is priced at...

Sometimes a job offer arrives at the most unexpected — and fortunate — moment. Recently Gearbox’s chief spoke with Shacknews. During the interview, Randy Pitchford recalled an occasion when Gabe Newell himself reached out to him. This took place after Randy left 3D Realms and joined Rebel Boat Rocker alongside former colleagues. The studio’s first...

Koei Tecmo Holdings has revised its financial outlook for the first half of fiscal 2025 (April–September). The company now expects profits to substantially exceed prior estimates: both operating and net income are forecast to be more than double earlier projections. The improvement reflects not only strong performance from the games division but also robust returns...

Sony is not pursuing Warner Bros. Discovery’s major franchises. The company has publicly indicated it does not plan to acquire the Batman, Mortal Kombat, or Harry Potter properties. Warner Bros. Discovery has put itself on the market and is evaluating “strategic options.” Initial offers have already been submitted. The studio’s portfolio includes Game of Thrones,...

Image: Amblin Entertainment It’s tempting to sigh “they don’t make ’em like they used to,” but that complaint—often overstated—has a kernel of truth when it comes to PG-rated horror. Films that deliver genuine scares while remaining family-friendly were once a staple, particularly during the 1980s. Those lighter-but-still-frightening blockbusters are far rarer today. They used to...

Bethesda has confirmed an Anniversary Edition of Fallout 4, and it’s now been revealed the game will also arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2. An early comparison with the PS5 Pro version has surfaced online. Fans of the post-apocalyptic franchise have another reason to celebrate. In November, Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition — a complete release...

Image: Paramount Pictures The Sonic the Hedgehog film series has steadily deepened its mythology with each installment, most recently weaving in Shadow the Hedgehog’s arc and his connection to Maria — a development that delighted many long-time fans. Yet insiders say Paramount is considering an unconventional title for the next entry: Sonic CD, a name...

This week, fans of the Doom Slayer will be able to pre-order the DOOM – Arena Board Game, so it’s a perfect moment to watch the preview videos dedicated to the project. On October 28, Modiphius Entertainment plans to launch a Kickstarter campaign for two miniature-driven board games: DOOM – Arena Board Game, inspired by...

A new mode in Marvel Rivals sparked a sudden surge in Steam players — the biggest increase the game has seen recently. Since the launch of Season Four, which added Daredevil and Angela, the player base has remained relatively stable. Although current numbers are well below the inaugural season’s record peak of 644,269, the title...

Using AI, the White House transformed Donald Trump into Master Chief. A recent social post features the president wearing Halo armor, saluting against the backdrop of the American flag. He brandishes an energy sword, with the White House faintly visible behind him. The post responded to GameStop’s announcement declaring the “console war” over, following reports...

ARC Raiders is set to launch in just a few days. While Embark Studios is still applying the final touches, the team has hinted at a substantial rollout of content planned for the months after release. Those details surfaced in a recent interview where developers outlined their post-launch intentions and teased forthcoming updates. Executive Producer...

The creator behind the NOBL Games YouTube channel is crafting a fan-made remake of the classic SNES JRPG Chrono Trigger using Unreal Engine 5. The project reimagines the original top-down JRPG as a third-person RPG, offering an idea of how a full modern remake could appear. In the first video, NOBL Games reveals an updated...

The retail chain released an official statement—playful in tone but rich in symbolism—declaring an “end to hostilities” between fans after the announcement that Halo: Campaign Evolved will arrive on PlayStation 5 in 2026 with support for cross-platform multiplayer. For a franchise that has lived in gamers’ hearts for more than 20 years, this is a...

Halo: Campaign Evolved will arrive with upgraded 4K visuals, four-player co-op, and a simultaneous launch across multiple platforms. The title is being developed using Unreal Engine 5 layered atop the original Halo: Combat Evolved codebase — an approach likened to the remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. According to the developers, Unreal Engine 5...