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Xbox Cloud Gaming is Unprofitable as Critical Threshold is Identified
Xbox Cloud Gaming begins to lose money for Microsoft if a user spends more than roughly 15 hours per month in the cloud. Cloud gaming was supposed to become a key direction for the development of Xbox, making it possible to run demanding games without a console or a powerful PC, even though maintaining data...
Carrie Underwood covers Limp Bizkit at Velocity Festival
Carrie Underwood performs during the 44th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena April 5, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller/ACM2009/Getty Image Carrie Underwood surprised the crowd at Iowa’s Velocity Festival on Saturday (Sept. 5) with a run of nu-metal covers spanning Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, and Papa Roach,...
Sony Fails to Attract One Million Viewers for New State of Play
Sony’s latest State of Play broadcast drew 982,000 concurrent viewers, which is nearly three times less than the June show. The summer presentation peaked at 3 million concurrent viewers. This time, the maximum reached 982,000. During the first 24 hours, the September broadcast gained 2.9 million views compared to 5.1 million for the June event....
Video Game Industry Employment Grew Despite Mass Layoffs
Despite a wave of massive layoffs, total employment in the gaming industry has grown by nearly 1% since 2022 as jobs actively shift away from the United States. The total number of people working in the video game industry has increased despite widespread layoffs, with jobs increasingly moving from the United States to Asia. According...
Lilly Wachowski disavows involvement in the new “Matrix” film
Filmmaker Lilly Wachowski has officially confirmed that she is not involved in the development of the upcoming fifth installment of The Matrix franchise. She further noted that the film’s director, Drew Goddard (known for “The Cabin in the Woods”), is seeking a “blessing” from both her and Lana Wachowski before moving forward with the project....
Miyazaki Criticizes FromSoftware Development Rules
Hidetaka Miyazaki stated that FromSoftware deliberately avoids rigid rules when making games because doing so makes projects boring and conservative. The studio is known for Bloodborne, Sekiro, and Dark Souls, but according to head Hidetaka Miyazaki, the developers do not have a single formula. FromSoftware doesn’t have some overarching mantra like, “this is how we...
Kane Parsons to Return to The Backrooms
According to a report from Dread Central, Kane Parsons is officially set to reclaim the director’s chair for the upcoming sequel to the horror hit The Backrooms. While neither A24 nor representatives for Parsons have provided an official statement, the 21-year-old filmmaker is widely recognized for creating the viral YouTube web series of the same...
Analysts Report Six Steam Games Generated $1 Billion in 2026
Steam has already generated $15 billion in revenue in 2026 and could break last year’s record, with six games bringing the platform about $1 billion. According to estimates from Alinea Analytics analysts, Steam has already earned $15 billion, which is more than it did during the entire year of 2023. The platform’s revenue reportedly reached...
How to Watch Nintendo’s Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct
To celebrate four decades of The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo is rolling out the red carpet with a dedicated Nintendo Direct presentation. Fans are hoping for their very first glimpse at the heavily rumored The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, alongside fresh updates regarding the upcoming live-action film adaptation. Beyond these major highlights,...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Sells One Million Copies in First Day
Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over one million copies in its first day, pushing total sales for the Onimusha series past 10 million units. Capcom announced a strong launch for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which is the first new installment in the cult samurai franchise in more than 20 years. The game surpassed...
Radiohead Announce First Australian Tour in 15 Years With 16 Arena Shows
Radiohead Tom Sheehan Radiohead are returning to Australia for the first time in 15 years with a 16-show arena tour scheduled for 2027. The run will comprise the band’s only concerts anywhere in the world that year. The tour begins with a four-night stand at Perth’s RAC Arena starting May 3. Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood,...
Psychonauts Developers Announce New Game Thank You Bus Driver
Double Fine Productions, the creators of Psychonauts, have announced Thank You Bus Driver, a chaotic city bus simulator. Double Fine Productions has revealed its first game since returning to independent operations. In Thank You Bus Driver, players transport passengers against the clock, follow changing rules, and physically deal with rule-breakers when necessary. The studio, known...
Polygon’s 10 Most Anticipated Movies of Fall 2026
Fall signals the arrival of Halloween and the chilly days of winter just around the corner. While staying home with a cup of hot cider sounds appealing, curating the Fall 2026 Preview revealed plenty of reasons to grab a drink and popcorn at the local movie theater in the coming months. Moviegoers seeking entertainment on...
Blizzard Hints at New StarCraft as ARG Discovered on Website
StarCraft fans have found hidden materials regarding mysterious events in the year 2575 on the planet Roxara on the official series website. StarCraft fans have discovered hidden messages and alternate reality gaming (ARG) materials on the official series website that may hint at a new game set in 2575. Strange static has appeared on the...
New Elden Ring Mini Replicas Arrive: Malenia, Messmer & Wylder
Greetings, Tarnished, artifact hunters, and champions of the Lands Between. We are thrilled to introduce an exclusive collection of premium 1/3-scale mini replicas, brought to life by Pure Arts and inspired by the most unforgettable aesthetics of the Elden Ring universe. From the legendary Blade of Miquella to the terrifying visage of Messmer the Impaler,...
Onimusha Outperforms Resident Evil 2 and Street Fighter 6 on Steam
Onimusha: Way of the Sword has made a strong launch on Steam, peaking at 81,559 concurrent players—surpassing both Resident Evil 2 and Street Fighter 6. This full-fledged new Onimusha game arrived 20 years after the previous installment, which was released on the PlayStation 2 in 2006. Multiple console generations have passed since then, during which...
Xbox Cloud Gaming is Unprofitable as Critical Threshold is Identified
Xbox Cloud Gaming begins to lose money for Microsoft if a user spends more than roughly 15 hours per month in the cloud. Cloud gaming was supposed to become a key direction for the development of Xbox, making it possible to run demanding games without a console or a powerful PC, even though maintaining data...
Carrie Underwood covers Limp Bizkit at Velocity Festival
Carrie Underwood performs during the 44th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena April 5, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller/ACM2009/Getty Image Carrie Underwood surprised the crowd at Iowa’s Velocity Festival on Saturday (Sept. 5) with a run of nu-metal covers spanning Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, and Papa Roach,...
Sony Fails to Attract One Million Viewers for New State of Play
Sony’s latest State of Play broadcast drew 982,000 concurrent viewers, which is nearly three times less than the June show. The summer presentation peaked at 3 million concurrent viewers. This time, the maximum reached 982,000. During the first 24 hours, the September broadcast gained 2.9 million views compared to 5.1 million for the June event....
Video Game Industry Employment Grew Despite Mass Layoffs
Despite a wave of massive layoffs, total employment in the gaming industry has grown by nearly 1% since 2022 as jobs actively shift away from the United States. The total number of people working in the video game industry has increased despite widespread layoffs, with jobs increasingly moving from the United States to Asia. According...
Lilly Wachowski disavows involvement in the new “Matrix” film
Filmmaker Lilly Wachowski has officially confirmed that she is not involved in the development of the upcoming fifth installment of The Matrix franchise. She further noted that the film’s director, Drew Goddard (known for “The Cabin in the Woods”), is seeking a “blessing” from both her and Lana Wachowski before moving forward with the project....
Miyazaki Criticizes FromSoftware Development Rules
Hidetaka Miyazaki stated that FromSoftware deliberately avoids rigid rules when making games because doing so makes projects boring and conservative. The studio is known for Bloodborne, Sekiro, and Dark Souls, but according to head Hidetaka Miyazaki, the developers do not have a single formula. FromSoftware doesn’t have some overarching mantra like, “this is how we...
Kane Parsons to Return to The Backrooms
According to a report from Dread Central, Kane Parsons is officially set to reclaim the director’s chair for the upcoming sequel to the horror hit The Backrooms. While neither A24 nor representatives for Parsons have provided an official statement, the 21-year-old filmmaker is widely recognized for creating the viral YouTube web series of the same...
Analysts Report Six Steam Games Generated $1 Billion in 2026
Steam has already generated $15 billion in revenue in 2026 and could break last year’s record, with six games bringing the platform about $1 billion. According to estimates from Alinea Analytics analysts, Steam has already earned $15 billion, which is more than it did during the entire year of 2023. The platform’s revenue reportedly reached...
How to Watch Nintendo’s Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct
To celebrate four decades of The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo is rolling out the red carpet with a dedicated Nintendo Direct presentation. Fans are hoping for their very first glimpse at the heavily rumored The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, alongside fresh updates regarding the upcoming live-action film adaptation. Beyond these major highlights,...








