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An artificial intelligence developer from IO Interactive stated that the NPC technology in GTA VI is at least ten years ahead of the industry, and that 007 First Light does not even come close to the level of Rockstar’s game. Berkay Dursun, who spent three years at IO Interactive working directly on crowd technology, commented...

The opening film for the fourth Mayak Festival of Contemporary Russian Cinema has been announced: Alexei Uchitel’s biographical drama, Noise of Time. The film explores the life and artistic evolution of composer Dmitri Shostakovich, with Oleg Savtsov, known for his work in the series Plevako, taking on the lead role. “Noise of Time is not...

On Sept. 2, at 10 p.m. Eastern Time, Adult Swim launched. The late-night Cartoon Network programming block geared toward an older audience officially kicked off with Home Movies, The Brak Show, Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law, Space Ghost: Coast to Coast, and two syndicated episodes of Cowboy Bebop. That night introduced crude animation, raunchy humor,...

The PCSX2 emulator has received a major update featuring numerous graphical fixes and performance improvements, with frame rates in Gran Turismo 4 increasing up to fourfold in certain cases. The PlayStation 2 emulator remained on version 2.6.x for over six months before the developers unexpectedly released this large update. PS2 emulation remains complex due to...

Every Star Trek fan has an opinion on the franchise’s greatest captain. Some prefer James T. Kirk’s swagger. Others admire Benjamin Sisko’s conviction or Kathryn Janeway’s resilience. Jean-Luc Picard usually wins those debates because he embodied the very best of Starfleet: intelligence, diplomacy, curiosity, and compassion. The quote that best captures why Jean-Luc Picard remains...

Microsoft has not yet revealed the platforms for The Elder Scrolls 6, and franchise head Asha Sharma avoided giving a direct answer regarding whether the game will be an Xbox exclusive. In recent years, Microsoft has scaled back its reliance on exclusivity by releasing its games on competing platforms. At the same time, the company...

Pokémon is exploring whether its trading card game would exist in a world where Pokémon are real. The franchise announced its first theatrical movie in seven years, titled Pokémon: Wild Card, during Pokémon XP. The animated feature film is scheduled for release in “2027 and beyond.” The convention trailer features a boy described as a...

Conquista: Tide of Wills is a new 4X strategy game from Japanese studio MicroSimulation, developed with support from Shueisha Games, where every resident possesses their own individual consciousness. Creators associated with Dragon Quest have introduced the strategy game Conquista: Tide of Wills, which combines city-building simulation and 4X mechanics so that every inhabitant features their...

Saber Interactive announced at gamescom 2026 that Stuntman: Hollywood will feature Jurassic World-inspired episodes alongside scenarios based on Fast & Furious, Back to the Future, Knight Rider, and Miami Vice, requiring players to perform car and motorcycle stunts while fleeing from dinosaurs. Jurassic World will appear in Stuntman: Hollywood, a new game by Saber Interactive...

Details have surfaced regarding the successor to the original Big Little Lies novel. Australian author Liane Moriarty is set to release a new book titled “Big Little Truths.” Potential spoilers ahead! The plot of this upcoming novel is expected to serve as the foundation for the third season of the hit HBO series starring Nicole...

CD Projekt RED has released a 5-track mini-album featuring music from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past to help fans pass the time while they wait for the new expansion. During gamescom 2026, the Polish studio hosted the fourth day of REDStream, which focused on its games. This also marks the...

Nintendo has released an official beginner’s guide for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on the Switch 2, introducing newcomers to the basics of traveling through the Lands Between. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition was released on the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026. To mark the release, Nintendo and Bandai Namco prepared a short video with...

Academy Award winner Javier Bardem is reportedly in talks to headline the upcoming satirical comedy Wet, according to a report by Deadline. Bardem is slated to star alongside his Dune co-star Rebecca Ferguson, as well as Connor Storrie (Hit Man) and Odessa A’zion (Martha Marcy May Marlene). The film will be written and directed by...

The upcoming expansion The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past will center on the friendship between Geralt and Dandelion as they travel together to the bard’s hometown. Songs of the Past will serve as the final adventure for Geralt of Rivia, but the story will focus on more than just the witcher. Speaking at gamescom...

The comic book blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially surpassed James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water in global box office earnings. With this milestone, the Sony and Marvel collaboration has secured its place as the third highest-grossing film in cinematic history. Brand New Day has amassed a staggering $2.332 billion, eclipsing the $2.232...