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Introduction Gamescom 2026 is officially underway, and the editorial team has been navigating a relentless schedule of back-to-back appointments. From high-profile blockbusters like Control Resonant to eagerly anticipated updates such as The Witcher 3’s upcoming Songs of the Past expansion, we are working tirelessly to deliver our firsthand impressions straight to you in this comprehensive...

Historically speaking, mid-season downloadable content in the Anno franchise tends to feel underwhelming compared to major launch expansions or grand finales. They often act merely as foundational stepping stones rather than compelling additions in their own right. Consequently, my expectations for the Hippodrome DLC in Anno 117: Pax Romana were quite modest—and, as it turns...

Disney thinks it has found the next Harry Potter. Last year, the company announced it acquired the movie rights to Katherine Rundell’s Impossible Creatures series, noting that Rundell is the first author since J.K. Rowling to top the children’s bestseller lists in both the U.S. and U.K. Rundell initially pitched Impossible Creatures as a trilogy,...

Despite mixed critical receptions, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie stormed past the $1 billion threshold at the global box office. It marks the second time in recent years a Super Mario feature has achieved this monumental milestone, cementing video game adaptations alongside juggernauts like Sonic the Hedgehog as Hollywood’s most lucrative new frontier. The small...

Two decades ago, Robert Downey Jr. was the actor you hired for a memorably weird performance. Before his career renaissance in 2008 as the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Downey worked as a quirky character actor with a history of idiosyncratic roles. Fans can revisit several performances from his pre-MCU era, including Two Girls...

People who love tracking metrics do not entirely understand how they actually work. Thanks to the Steam Community Hub and services like SteamDB, PC gamers can easily check online metrics to see current player counts, daily and peak player records, and track audience trends over time. Gamers sometimes interpret declining numbers as a sign that...

Anne Hathaway has officially joined the cast of the upcoming sequel to the 1990 racing drama Days of Thunder, starring opposite Tom Cruise. Paramount Pictures has slated the film for a theatrical release on June 2, 2028. Cruise is set to reprise his iconic role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle, while Hathaway will portray a...

Gamers are joking that the PlayStation boycott has “succeeded.” The August presentation of “Grand Theft Auto VI: Extended Cut” on Netflix drew a lot of attention. It appears that following the event, some people rushed out to buy a console, as online observers noted that PlayStation 5 Pro units have practically vanished from sale or...

The lack of a PC version for GTA VI has not stopped tech enthusiasts from showcasing console gameplay. Recently, the attention of many PC gamers became focused on NBA 2K27. This installment could have been just another sports release, but dataminers found the NVIDIA DLSS 5 library inside the basketball simulator. The extracted files were...

Jason is not afraid of water, and the shooting range gameplay also looks noticeably different. During the “Grand Theft Auto VI: Extended Look” presentation, the Rockstar Games team showcased not only the interiors of certain buildings but also a large city. Online observers have compared the current version of Vice City with the city developers...

Biopunk is a genre that viewers need more of. Like cyberpunk and its interest in dystopia and marginalized characters, biopunk explores the effects of technology on the body and society. Shows and movies addressing these subjects prompt thoughtful questions about humanity, purpose, and corporate control over genetic information. Despite their modern relevance, biopunk stories remain...

Netflix, Paramount, and Universal are already reviewing the proposal. Microsoft has put a single rights package for the film and television adaptations of more than a dozen Xbox gaming franchises up for sale. According to Puck journalist Matthew Belloni, the company is looking for a single partner and expects to secure a long-term agreement valued...

Players will be able to create their own servers for the online game. Several weeks ago, YouTube creator F0rtuno discussed preparations for a public alpha version of the multiplayer mode for the Gothic remake. This project is intended to serve as the foundation for full-fledged unofficial servers where players can journey together through the Mining...

The nineteen-seventies and nineteen-eighties were a major turning point for science fiction. Star Wars revitalized the genre and turned it into one of Hollywood’s main box office draws, inspiring a wave of films that are still shaping science fiction today. Then, in the late nineteen-seventies, Ridley Scott threw down the gauntlet with Alien, taking a...

Players in Inferno Protocol face various dangers. In late August, studio Tektonic Interactive announced the release of the survival horror game Inferno Protocol on PC via Steam. The project launched in early access. The concept of the game is reminiscent of The Maze Runner franchise, as events unfold within a massive labyrinth. Players can set...