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“Did I ever tell you what the definition of insanity is?”: Sony to double down on live-service games despite failures
Bungie recently announced significant layoffs. Studio leadership attributed the cuts to declining performance metrics for Destiny 2 over the past few years. Hideaki Nishino, President of Sony Interactive Entertainment, confirmed that the company remains committed to live-service games. Despite the failure of recent titles such as Concord, Sony views these projects as a primary method...
PlayStation console sales have plummeted to early 2000s levels
Xbox sales also declined, though the drop remains smaller than the losses seen by Sony consoles. May 2026 was a difficult month for the US console market. Circana reported that PlayStation 5 unit sales fell by 58 percent compared to last May, marking the platform’s weakest May performance since 2000. Xbox Series consoles also faced...
ShadNet will allow PC users to completely bypass PlayStation Network and play PS4 games
The ShadPS4 team reports significant progress. Developers announced ShadNet, an open infrastructure allowing emulator users to connect and play together. The project has been in development for several months and just entered public testing. Functionality remains limited for now. Only a score-tracking system works, but the team encourages users to join the testing phase. Registration...
Stranger Things stars to appear in spy series
Netflix has officially greenlit a gripping new spy series that reunites “Stranger Things” fan favorites Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour. According to the official synopsis, Harbour is set to portray Matt Wolfe, a retired FBI agent turned private security consultant. His quiet life is abruptly upended when his daughter, Rebecca (Brown)—an active operative—vanishes during...
After 20 Years of Voicing Geralt, Doug Cockle Reveals How He Almost Lost the Role
Doug Cockle describes his trajectory as the definitive voice of Geralt of Rivia as something that emerged “completely out of the blue.” Although Cockle trained primarily for the stage and screen, a career in video game voice acting wasn’t even on his radar. That changed in 2001 with Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos, which...
“Scary Movie 6” has grossed $1 billion at the global box office
The “Scary Movie” franchise has reached a historic milestone, officially crossing the $1 billion threshold in total global box office revenue following the release of its latest installment. Box office data indicates that the sixth chapter of the series debuted with an impressive performance, raking in approximately $55 million domestically during its opening weekend and...
After 28 years, the original Spyro is running on PC at 60 FPS — fan port created without AI
Spyro the Dragon is getting a native PC port compatible with Windows 11. Interest in the original game recently resurfaced after a gameplay clip posted by streamer lumilauraa went viral. The creator confirmed that the first entry in the series is coming to PC with support for 60 FPS. While many fan projects currently rely...
Path of Exile 2 Developers Reveal New Skill Tree, Currency, and Unique Item Scaling
Players gain new ways to experiment with character builds. Path of Exile 2 developers released a trailer detailing features in update 0.5.4. The video highlights a new Atlas passive skill tree for Aldur’s Runes, unique item scaling, and new currency. Game Director Jonathan Rogers explained that the tree allows players to invest in relic encounters,...
Escape from Tarkov Store Launching Soon: Stash Lines, Apparel, and More Coming to the Expansion Center
Players can spend their accumulated TarCoin. Battlestate Games continues to tease updates for Escape from Tarkov. The developers recently shared details regarding the Expansion Center. This store offers unique themed bundles for Escape from Tarkov. Each bundle contains several clothing sets that share a common visual style or intended utility in the game. The Expansion...
PlayStation CEO aims to ‘revitalize the market’ with live service games following Bungie layoffs
PlayStation CEO and President Hideaki Nishino has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the live service model, a stance that has struck many as remarkably ill-timed. His public doubling-down arrived during the exact same week that Sony implemented widespread layoffs at Bungie, the studio behind Destiny 2 and Marathon, resulting in the loss of hundreds of...
‘The Bear’ creators explain Paul Rudd’s cameo
The creative team behind the hit series “The Bear” has finally shed light on one of the show’s most debated “secret” cameos: the elusive appearance of Paul Rudd, which had fans speculating for years. This was reported by The Wrap. The discussion centers on a scene from the first season where Neil Fak, portrayed by...
New Rick and Morty Spinoff Forced to Cut Trump Joke for Being “Too Real”
The Rick and Morty spinoff, President Curtis, is set to premiere on Adult Swim this July 26. For creators Dan Harmon and James Siciliano, the timing of a series centered on the Commander-in-Chief feels somewhat surreal, especially given the current, historically low public approval ratings of the real-world presidency. “If we had a crystal ball,...
Ayaneo Reveals Pricing and Specs for the Pocket Micro 2 — Initial Batch Already Sold Out
Users now know the hardware specifications for the Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2 handheld console. Early buyers purchased the initial stock immediately after the official reveal. Ayaneo presented the Pocket Micro 2, confirming a 3.5-inch screen with a 960 × 640 resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio. The console runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor....
40 years later, the Labyrinth juggler looks back: ‘I didn’t want to hit David Bowie in the face’
Image: The Jim Henson Company There was absolutely nothing understated about Jareth, the Goblin King. In Jim Henson’s 1986 cult classic Labyrinth, David Bowie portrays the antagonist with an infectious, flamboyant intensity, serving as the film’s singing, baby-stealing, and goblin-leading menace. Beyond his iconic, gravity-defying mullet and those famously snug trousers, the character is perhaps...
‘It’ Writer to Pen ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 3’ Screenplay
Blumhouse and Universal have officially selected the screenwriter for the third installment of the Five Nights at Freddy’s horror franchise. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the script will be crafted by Gary Dauberman, a veteran of the genre celebrated for his contributions to the adaptation of “It,” as well as his extensive work within The...
“Dark Shadows” to Get an Adult Animated Series
The iconic gothic saga Dark Shadows is set for yet another revival, this time as an adult-oriented animated series. The project was officially announced at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, where Warner Bros. Animation unveiled its plans to expand the storied franchise. Currently in development, this fresh adaptation promises a modern reimagining of the...
“Did I ever tell you what the definition of insanity is?”: Sony to double down on live-service games despite failures
Bungie recently announced significant layoffs. Studio leadership attributed the cuts to declining performance metrics for Destiny 2 over the past few years. Hideaki Nishino, President of Sony Interactive Entertainment, confirmed that the company remains committed to live-service games. Despite the failure of recent titles such as Concord, Sony views these projects as a primary method...
PlayStation console sales have plummeted to early 2000s levels
Xbox sales also declined, though the drop remains smaller than the losses seen by Sony consoles. May 2026 was a difficult month for the US console market. Circana reported that PlayStation 5 unit sales fell by 58 percent compared to last May, marking the platform’s weakest May performance since 2000. Xbox Series consoles also faced...
ShadNet will allow PC users to completely bypass PlayStation Network and play PS4 games
The ShadPS4 team reports significant progress. Developers announced ShadNet, an open infrastructure allowing emulator users to connect and play together. The project has been in development for several months and just entered public testing. Functionality remains limited for now. Only a score-tracking system works, but the team encourages users to join the testing phase. Registration...
Stranger Things stars to appear in spy series
Netflix has officially greenlit a gripping new spy series that reunites “Stranger Things” fan favorites Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour. According to the official synopsis, Harbour is set to portray Matt Wolfe, a retired FBI agent turned private security consultant. His quiet life is abruptly upended when his daughter, Rebecca (Brown)—an active operative—vanishes during...
After 20 Years of Voicing Geralt, Doug Cockle Reveals How He Almost Lost the Role
Doug Cockle describes his trajectory as the definitive voice of Geralt of Rivia as something that emerged “completely out of the blue.” Although Cockle trained primarily for the stage and screen, a career in video game voice acting wasn’t even on his radar. That changed in 2001 with Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos, which...
“Scary Movie 6” has grossed $1 billion at the global box office
The “Scary Movie” franchise has reached a historic milestone, officially crossing the $1 billion threshold in total global box office revenue following the release of its latest installment. Box office data indicates that the sixth chapter of the series debuted with an impressive performance, raking in approximately $55 million domestically during its opening weekend and...
After 28 years, the original Spyro is running on PC at 60 FPS — fan port created without AI
Spyro the Dragon is getting a native PC port compatible with Windows 11. Interest in the original game recently resurfaced after a gameplay clip posted by streamer lumilauraa went viral. The creator confirmed that the first entry in the series is coming to PC with support for 60 FPS. While many fan projects currently rely...
Path of Exile 2 Developers Reveal New Skill Tree, Currency, and Unique Item Scaling
Players gain new ways to experiment with character builds. Path of Exile 2 developers released a trailer detailing features in update 0.5.4. The video highlights a new Atlas passive skill tree for Aldur’s Runes, unique item scaling, and new currency. Game Director Jonathan Rogers explained that the tree allows players to invest in relic encounters,...
Escape from Tarkov Store Launching Soon: Stash Lines, Apparel, and More Coming to the Expansion Center
Players can spend their accumulated TarCoin. Battlestate Games continues to tease updates for Escape from Tarkov. The developers recently shared details regarding the Expansion Center. This store offers unique themed bundles for Escape from Tarkov. Each bundle contains several clothing sets that share a common visual style or intended utility in the game. The Expansion...