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PlayStation Store Update Hints at GTA VI Trailer and Pre-Orders – Analyst
The Grand Theft Auto VI listing on the PlayStation Store was recently modified, sparking speculation that pre-orders may be launching imminently. While Take-Two has reaffirmed a late 2025 release window for GTA VI, official updates have been remarkably scarce in recent months. Rockstar Games is expected to launch its full-scale marketing blitz closer to the...
Major manga artists withdraw work after publisher rehires sexual offender
Image: Madhouse/ Mimei Amoume A major scandal is currently sending shockwaves through the manga industry, prompting several high-profile creators to pull their titles from Manga One, the digital platform owned by Shogakukan. The controversy erupted following revelations that the publishing giant, one of Japan’s most influential houses, covertly rehired a convicted sex offender to work...
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 will be a next-gen exclusive and completely change its style – insider
An industry insider has revealed that the launch of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 was significantly pushed back because the development team pivoted to making the title a next-gen exclusive with a completely overhauled visual style. When Dragon Ball Project: Age 1000 was first unveiled a few weeks ago, the community immediately suspected it was a...
WoW: Midnight Composer is Glad Blizzard Isn’t Using Generative AI
Lio Kaliski, the composer behind World of Warcraft: Midnight, considers himself fortunate that Blizzard Entertainment has eschewed generative AI. During a recent interview, he remarked that the creative team thrives on “simply composing what they find compelling,” enjoying the freedom of a human-led process. According to Kaliski, Blizzard remains steadfast in its commitment to traditional...
Cosplayers Bring Raphael, Gortash, and Astarion from Baldur’s Gate 3 to Life: “There is no hell without hope”
Cosplayers Olga “Frau_Haku” Haku, Kristin “McCoy” McCoy, and Yulia “CYXARIC” Ertel have masterfully transformed into striking female versions of iconic characters from the acclaimed RPG Baldur’s Gate 3, portraying Raphael, Enver Gortash, and Astarion. Renowned photographer Kira Mitenkova continues to captivate the Baldur’s Gate 3 community and Forgotten Realms enthusiasts with her latest series of...
Warhammer 40,000 creators set to open pre-orders for Chaos, Eldar, and Kroot Combat Patrols
This week, Warhammer 40,000 enthusiasts can expand their collections with the release of new Battle Patrols for the Eldar Corsairs, Red Corsairs, Kroot, and Night Lords. Additionally, individual miniatures such as Berek Stornbrow, the Tyranid Prime with lash whip, and Prince Yriel are now available. The Warhammer 40,000 development team has detailed the upcoming pre-order...
Too Team-Oriented: Former Designer Explains Highguard’s Failure
Wildlight Entertainment’s Highguard is facing a dramatic downturn, with its Steam peak plummeting to just over 500 players in the last 24 hours—a staggering fall from its all-time high of nearly 98,000. Garner suggests that the game’s steep learning curve and demanding mechanics for movement and gunplay have hindered its growth. Highguard features a dense...
Suda51 admits he doesn’t know what makes a project a “Suda51 game”
Grasshopper Manufacture debuted Romeo Is a Dead Man on February 11, garnering “Very Positive” acclaim from the Steam community. Players are already hailing it as a quintessential Suda51 masterpiece, standing tall alongside cult favorites like No More Heroes and Killer7. In a recent interview, Goichi Suda himself admitted that he doesn’t quite grasp what the...
Saros isn’t out yet, but Housemarque is already working on a new game
Housemarque is currently finalizing preparations for the PS5 launch of Saros, slated for April 30, 2026. However, the studio’s focus is already shifting toward its next creative venture. While PlayStation 5 enthusiasts eagerly anticipate a spiritual successor to the acclaimed Returnal, the development team has begun recruiting for a currently unannounced title. Among the six...
Scream 7’s Major Twist Could Jeopardize Plans for Scream 8
Image: Paramount While Scream 7 may currently endure the title of the franchise’s most critically maligned entry, its commercial viability remains untarnished. A formidable box office debut has all but guaranteed that Scream 8 is on the horizon, sparing fans another decade-long hiatus. However, the road to this installment was fraught with three years of...
Star Wars’ Darth Vader is getting a samurai statue from Iron Studios
By 2026, the legendary Sith Lord Darth Vader will journey to feudal Japan, reimagined as a formidable warrior through a stunning new collectible statue from Iron Studios. Iron Studios has unveiled an exquisite new addition for Star Wars collectors. The company announced that pre-orders are now live for a 1/10 scale statue of Darth Vader,...
Why the gross Mewgenics is so addictive, Romeo is a Dead Man review — the week’s best stories
A curated roundup of our latest features, deep dives, and expert commentary on the gaming industry from the past week. Twisted Evolution: Why the Grotesque World of Mewgenics is Utterly Addictive From Frustration to Fascination: How “Romeo is a Dead Man” Became My Favorite Oddity of the Year The Post-Spencer Era: Why Xbox is Prioritizing...
Fans Rework Total War: Warhammer II, Resident Evil Requiem PC Issues — Weekly Highlights
A curated digest of our gaming industry coverage and deep dives from the past week. Total War: Warhammer II overhaul: A massive community-made mod introduces fresh content and refined gameplay mechanics. PlayStation polls community on desired remakes following recent shifts within the studio ecosystem. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 was originally intended as a...
Happy Anniversary, Cities: Skylines!
A Message from the Cities Team Eleven years of architectural mastery, boundless creativity, and a community that never stops dreaming bigger. What began with the placement of a single road has blossomed into a global phenomenon of sprawling metropolises, intricate transit networks, and vibrant neighborhoods. Cities: Skylines is celebrating its 11th anniversary this month. This...
Switch 2 Surpasses PS5 and Xbox Series S/X in Number of Exclusives
According to a report by GameRant, the Nintendo Switch 2 has amassed more exclusive titles in less than a year on the market than the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X combined. As of February 26, the Switch 2 library features 11 platform-exclusive projects. In comparison, the PS5 has launched only 9 exclusives over a...
Scientists teach brain cells to play Doom
Scientists at Cortical Labs have achieved a remarkable feat in biological computing by training human brain cells integrated into a microchip to play the 1993 classic, Doom. This pioneering experiment stands as one of the most provocative developments in the field of synthetic biology. The Australian startup utilized its proprietary CL1 biocomputer, which houses approximately...
PlayStation Store Update Hints at GTA VI Trailer and Pre-Orders – Analyst
The Grand Theft Auto VI listing on the PlayStation Store was recently modified, sparking speculation that pre-orders may be launching imminently. While Take-Two has reaffirmed a late 2025 release window for GTA VI, official updates have been remarkably scarce in recent months. Rockstar Games is expected to launch its full-scale marketing blitz closer to the...
Major manga artists withdraw work after publisher rehires sexual offender
Image: Madhouse/ Mimei Amoume A major scandal is currently sending shockwaves through the manga industry, prompting several high-profile creators to pull their titles from Manga One, the digital platform owned by Shogakukan. The controversy erupted following revelations that the publishing giant, one of Japan’s most influential houses, covertly rehired a convicted sex offender to work...
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 will be a next-gen exclusive and completely change its style – insider
An industry insider has revealed that the launch of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 was significantly pushed back because the development team pivoted to making the title a next-gen exclusive with a completely overhauled visual style. When Dragon Ball Project: Age 1000 was first unveiled a few weeks ago, the community immediately suspected it was a...
WoW: Midnight Composer is Glad Blizzard Isn’t Using Generative AI
Lio Kaliski, the composer behind World of Warcraft: Midnight, considers himself fortunate that Blizzard Entertainment has eschewed generative AI. During a recent interview, he remarked that the creative team thrives on “simply composing what they find compelling,” enjoying the freedom of a human-led process. According to Kaliski, Blizzard remains steadfast in its commitment to traditional...
Cosplayers Bring Raphael, Gortash, and Astarion from Baldur’s Gate 3 to Life: “There is no hell without hope”
Cosplayers Olga “Frau_Haku” Haku, Kristin “McCoy” McCoy, and Yulia “CYXARIC” Ertel have masterfully transformed into striking female versions of iconic characters from the acclaimed RPG Baldur’s Gate 3, portraying Raphael, Enver Gortash, and Astarion. Renowned photographer Kira Mitenkova continues to captivate the Baldur’s Gate 3 community and Forgotten Realms enthusiasts with her latest series of...
Warhammer 40,000 creators set to open pre-orders for Chaos, Eldar, and Kroot Combat Patrols
This week, Warhammer 40,000 enthusiasts can expand their collections with the release of new Battle Patrols for the Eldar Corsairs, Red Corsairs, Kroot, and Night Lords. Additionally, individual miniatures such as Berek Stornbrow, the Tyranid Prime with lash whip, and Prince Yriel are now available. The Warhammer 40,000 development team has detailed the upcoming pre-order...
Too Team-Oriented: Former Designer Explains Highguard’s Failure
Wildlight Entertainment’s Highguard is facing a dramatic downturn, with its Steam peak plummeting to just over 500 players in the last 24 hours—a staggering fall from its all-time high of nearly 98,000. Garner suggests that the game’s steep learning curve and demanding mechanics for movement and gunplay have hindered its growth. Highguard features a dense...
Suda51 admits he doesn’t know what makes a project a “Suda51 game”
Grasshopper Manufacture debuted Romeo Is a Dead Man on February 11, garnering “Very Positive” acclaim from the Steam community. Players are already hailing it as a quintessential Suda51 masterpiece, standing tall alongside cult favorites like No More Heroes and Killer7. In a recent interview, Goichi Suda himself admitted that he doesn’t quite grasp what the...
Saros isn’t out yet, but Housemarque is already working on a new game
Housemarque is currently finalizing preparations for the PS5 launch of Saros, slated for April 30, 2026. However, the studio’s focus is already shifting toward its next creative venture. While PlayStation 5 enthusiasts eagerly anticipate a spiritual successor to the acclaimed Returnal, the development team has begun recruiting for a currently unannounced title. Among the six...