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Over 85 Percent of Japanese Game Developers Use Generative AI
According to a new report from CESA, 85.8% of Japanese game developers use generative AI in their work. Out of those respondents, 63% apply it daily and 22.8% use it from time to time. The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA), which organizes the Tokyo Game Show, presented preliminary data from its report on the state...
Satisfactory 1.0 – 2nd Anniversary!
Greetings, Pioneers! Can you believe it has already been two full years since *Satisfactory* officially graduated from Early Access with the release of version 1.0? We remain deeply humbled and endlessly grateful for the incredible outpouring of support you have shown us. Rest assured, our commitment to refining and expanding the *Satisfactory* experience for every...
Marathon Director Calls Rumor of Destiny Merger Fake
Marathon Game Director Christopher Barrett addressed rumors regarding Bungie’s plans, though creative director Jullian Marion dismissed the claim that Bungie intends to merge Marathon and Destiny while leaving other details from a massive anonymous leak unaddressed. Marion stated on X that she worked on both games and, despite shared traits and the Bungie DNA, they...
Brands Again Mimic GTA 6 Art Style in Marketing Campaigns
While scrolling through Instagram or another social network recently, you may have encountered numerous posts reminiscent of those recently shared by artists in the style of GTA 6. The catch is that none of these images were drawn by actual artists. Instead, they were generated by artificial intelligence. This is far from the first time...
Celine Dion, Keith Urban, and Chris Martin Lead All-Star John Farnham Tribute Concert
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 20: Celine Dion performs remotely via video during “The Songs Of John Farnham, The Celebration Concert” at Rod Laver Arena on September 20, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images) Getty Images An all-star lineup of Australian and international artists gathered in Melbourne on Sunday, Sept. 20, to honor...
Silent Hill: Townfall Review: Genuinely Terrifying Before Turning Terribly Dull
What truly constitutes the essence of the Silent Hill franchise? Is it the deceptively quiet, mist-shrouded municipality where unspeakable terrors linger just beyond perception? Is it the gritty survival mechanics combined with cryptic riddles? Or is it the haunting wail of an air raid siren paired with Pyramid Head dragging his blood-soaked blade across the...
Why Crimson Desert Does Not Use Unreal Engine 5
The developers of Crimson Desert have explained why Pearl Abyss used its proprietary BlackSpace Engine instead of Unreal Engine 5. This choice allows the team to release updates faster, maintain control over the technology, and adapt it for different platforms. In an interview, Lead Engineer Jin-hwan Kim and Head of Graphics Division Jin-ho Yoon discussed...
The Weeknd Debuts New Song Sampling Neon Genesis Evangelion Theme in Japan
The Weeknd Hyghly Alleyne The Weeknd debuted an unreleased new song that samples a piece of music from anime history, premiering the track live at the opening of the Asian leg of his After Hours Til Dawn tour. Performing Friday (Sept. 19) at Belluna Dome in Saitama, near Tokyo, the singer, whose real name is...
Detective Series Elementary Now Free to Stream on Roku
The era of the great American cop show has ended. Franchises like NCIS and Law & Order will likely continue indefinitely, but network television used to feature many idiosyncratic crime-solvers working alongside local law enforcement. That stopped sharply in 2020 when cultural conversations about copaganda changed what audiences wanted from escapist entertainment. That shift ended...
Ghoul Fright enters Steam Early Access with four-player physics-based combat
Atrax has released Ghoul Fright in Steam Early Access. The first-person survival brawler launched on September 21, combining cartoon horror with physical combat and online co-op for up to four players. Players fight escalating waves of ghouls using punches, grabs and objects from the environment. Destructible scenery, ragdolls and parries make positioning and improvised attacks...
CD Projekt Red Shows New Skill Tree for The Witcher 3 with Increased Player Freedom
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is set to feature a heavily overhauled character progression system, offering earlier access to skills and greater freedom in choosing playstyles. CD Projekt RED has released early materials showcasing updated ability panels and promised to expand leveling options starting from the very first hours in Velen. Players will be...
First Trailer Released for David Fincher and Netflix Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Sequel
Netflix released a new trailer for the upcoming Once Upon a Time in Hollywood spin-off, The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth. The footage features the style of violence and old-school cool expected from Quentin Tarantino. The trailer shows former Hollywood stuntman Cliff Booth, played once again by Brad Pitt, taking on violent odd jobs for...
Samson Graphics Impress on Consoles with 60 FPS on Xbox Series X
Samson will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on September 21, 2026, featuring a 30 FPS quality mode and a 60 FPS performance mode, while the PlayStation 5 Pro version will offer the same modes with improved graphics. Liquid Swords released its debut title on PC on April 8, receiving mixed reviews on...
DreamWorks’ “The Wild Robot” receives rave reviews from critics
DreamWorks Animation’s latest feature, “The Wild Robot,” has achieved a perfect 100% “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have lauded the film as a “dazzling and dynamic” experience, describing it as a “joyful, hilarious,” and deeply poignant exploration of friendship and the “significance of the shared memories we forge with those we hold dear.” Reviewers...
Remedy to Showcase Advanced Graphics in Control Resonant on PS5 Pro
Control Resonant has been tested on the PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X, and Series S, with the PS5 Pro successfully unlocking the game’s most advanced graphical capabilities. The sequel to Control follows Dylan Faden into a distorted Manhattan, forcing the Northlight engine to handle larger semi-open environments. On the base PS5 and Xbox Series...
Spike’s Best Buffy the Vampire Slayer Quote Remains Celebrated 23 Years Later
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a show stacked with great characters. From Buffy to Willow to Anya, there is a character for any type of viewer. Spike stands in a league of his own, though. Beloved as both a villain and a love interest, throughout the series he also becomes one of its most complicated...
Over 85 Percent of Japanese Game Developers Use Generative AI
According to a new report from CESA, 85.8% of Japanese game developers use generative AI in their work. Out of those respondents, 63% apply it daily and 22.8% use it from time to time. The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA), which organizes the Tokyo Game Show, presented preliminary data from its report on the state...
Satisfactory 1.0 – 2nd Anniversary!
Greetings, Pioneers! Can you believe it has already been two full years since *Satisfactory* officially graduated from Early Access with the release of version 1.0? We remain deeply humbled and endlessly grateful for the incredible outpouring of support you have shown us. Rest assured, our commitment to refining and expanding the *Satisfactory* experience for every...
Marathon Director Calls Rumor of Destiny Merger Fake
Marathon Game Director Christopher Barrett addressed rumors regarding Bungie’s plans, though creative director Jullian Marion dismissed the claim that Bungie intends to merge Marathon and Destiny while leaving other details from a massive anonymous leak unaddressed. Marion stated on X that she worked on both games and, despite shared traits and the Bungie DNA, they...
Brands Again Mimic GTA 6 Art Style in Marketing Campaigns
While scrolling through Instagram or another social network recently, you may have encountered numerous posts reminiscent of those recently shared by artists in the style of GTA 6. The catch is that none of these images were drawn by actual artists. Instead, they were generated by artificial intelligence. This is far from the first time...
Celine Dion, Keith Urban, and Chris Martin Lead All-Star John Farnham Tribute Concert
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 20: Celine Dion performs remotely via video during “The Songs Of John Farnham, The Celebration Concert” at Rod Laver Arena on September 20, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images) Getty Images An all-star lineup of Australian and international artists gathered in Melbourne on Sunday, Sept. 20, to honor...
Silent Hill: Townfall Review: Genuinely Terrifying Before Turning Terribly Dull
What truly constitutes the essence of the Silent Hill franchise? Is it the deceptively quiet, mist-shrouded municipality where unspeakable terrors linger just beyond perception? Is it the gritty survival mechanics combined with cryptic riddles? Or is it the haunting wail of an air raid siren paired with Pyramid Head dragging his blood-soaked blade across the...
Why Crimson Desert Does Not Use Unreal Engine 5
The developers of Crimson Desert have explained why Pearl Abyss used its proprietary BlackSpace Engine instead of Unreal Engine 5. This choice allows the team to release updates faster, maintain control over the technology, and adapt it for different platforms. In an interview, Lead Engineer Jin-hwan Kim and Head of Graphics Division Jin-ho Yoon discussed...
The Weeknd Debuts New Song Sampling Neon Genesis Evangelion Theme in Japan
The Weeknd Hyghly Alleyne The Weeknd debuted an unreleased new song that samples a piece of music from anime history, premiering the track live at the opening of the Asian leg of his After Hours Til Dawn tour. Performing Friday (Sept. 19) at Belluna Dome in Saitama, near Tokyo, the singer, whose real name is...
Detective Series Elementary Now Free to Stream on Roku
The era of the great American cop show has ended. Franchises like NCIS and Law & Order will likely continue indefinitely, but network television used to feature many idiosyncratic crime-solvers working alongside local law enforcement. That stopped sharply in 2020 when cultural conversations about copaganda changed what audiences wanted from escapist entertainment. That shift ended...