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Here is a quick digest of key entertainment and gaming industry news from around the world over the past day. “It happens on PS5”: Sony is using GTA VI to promote the digital-only PlayStation 5, while players push back demanding physical disc options as not everyone embraces the shift away from physical media. Tides of...

The finale of Kenji Nakamura’s animated movie trilogy arrives soon. Fans of Demon Slayer awaiting the next entry in the Infinity Castle film series will find similar visual depth, memorable characters, and battles against supernatural threats in Mononoke. The closing chapter, Mononoke The Movie: Chapter III — The Curse of the Serpent, premieres globally on...

Peter Weir’s 1998 satirical dramedy The Truman Show, recently inducted into the National Film Registry, stands out as a rare science fiction movie hailed as prophetic almost immediately after its debut. Rather than merely satirizing its era or imagining a distant future, the story anticipated what lay just around the corner. Written by Andrew Niccol...

Initial performance benchmarks for the cracked version of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced show that bypassing Denuvo DRM does not boost frame rates, running slightly behind the official release instead. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced launched on PC this past summer featuring Denuvo anti-tamper technology. The DRM often faces criticism from players who attribute performance...

Embark Studios has revised how time-limited map events rotate in Arc Raiders after reviewing player feedback. Arc Raiders features several maps that trigger alternate versions with special conditions throughout the day. These modifiers include the arrival of Appraisers carrying valuable loot, thunderstorms, heavy winds, or birds stashing loot inside rooftop pipes. These mini-events run for...

Portland, Oregon-based stop-motion animation studio Laika debuted in 2009 with Coraline. Directed by Henry Selick, that adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s dark fairy tale followed a girl who stumbles into an alternate world where a sinister counterpart of her mother attempts to trap her. The new trailer for Wildwood signals a return to those eerie beginnings,...

A US Army unit is using the upcoming launch of Grand Theft Auto VI as a retention incentive, offering troops extended time off if they sign a contract extension. Anticipation is mounting for Rockstar Games’ next release, prompting some private companies to approve employee leave in advance. A photo circulating across gaming communities shows that...

A new overview trailer showcases The Witcher 3: Revenge of Ofir, an ambitious fan-made modification set after the events of the Blood and Wine expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The project sends Geralt of Rivia to explore the distant land of Ofir, introducing an original storyline alongside new characters to meet. In the...

Netflix has unveiled a first look at its upcoming adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel, “East of Eden.” The highly anticipated series, featuring Florence Pugh in the lead role, is set to debut on the streaming platform on October 1st. Joining Pugh in this expansive family saga are Christopher Abbott (of the new “X-Men” franchise),...

The Duskbloods will seemingly receive solid optimization after all. FromSoftware has notably improved the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Elden Ring compared to last year’s build. The game was originally slated to launch on Nintendo’s new console last year, but the developers postponed the release to avoid compromising the quality of the port. Elden Ring:...

Kadokawa has released the ninth character trailer for the upcoming anime adaptation of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, shifting the spotlight to the Divine Child of Rejuvenation. Published on the official KADOKAWAanime YouTube channel, the teaser focuses on the inhabitant of the Inner Sanctum within Senpou Temple. The young girl is the sole survivor of the...

Academy Award nominee Sebastian Stan has officially confirmed that he will portray Harvey Dent in The Batman – Part II. “I’m also unable to disclose anything regarding Matt Reeves’ The Batman – Part II, in which I play Harvey Dent. The beauty of this profession is that it grants me the opportunity to participate in...

Board game publisher Evrikus has announced that it is developing an expansion for Dragonslayers, which is expected to be titled Dark Element. The expansion introduces the Necromancer as a playable hero. This character can resurrect defeated goblins and turn them into allies. Players will also gain access to new gear, including an invisibility cloak, spiked...