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While the majority of video games simply refine, pivot, or master pre-existing formulas, a rare few manage to pioneer entirely new ones. Others cleverly mash together different concepts to revitalize a franchise or a style. Then, on rare occasions, a title emerges that takes three or four distinct genres, blends them into a chaotic crucible,...

Even passionate movie fans might not know who Luciano Vincenzoni is. Known as the script doctor, the Italian screenwriter from Treviso penned scripts for more than 60 movies over half a century. Most notably, his credits include For a Few Dollars More and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, two masterpieces of the Spaghetti...

When Michael Jordan first meets Bugs Bunny in Space Jam, he reacts with star-studded confusion. Any human being would react similarly to meeting the iconic cartoon rabbit in real life. When Will Forte meets the beloved Looney Tune in Coyote vs. ACME, he is surprisingly nonplussed. In this live-action and animated feature film, the Looney...

Attendees outside the Koelnmesse exhibition center at Gamescom 2026 were treated to an unusual sight as Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt rolled past in a wooden tub. Popular cosplayer Maul returned to portray the iconic monster hunter for the stunt. Maul celebrated the announcement of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt remaster...

Star Wars dives back into the Clone Wars era with Star Wars Zero Company, an ambitious tactical release that fully embraces its “Star Wars meets XCOM” identity. Alongside fresh faces—including your fully customizable protagonist, Hawks—the roster features familiar icons like Captain Rex. Among them is Anakin Skywalker, who took center stage in one of the...

The film industry has pivoted to a feast-or-famine style for theatrical distribution in the 2020s. Anything that gets a run on the big screen is either a blockbuster with a nine-digit budget or an indie production. It is either The Odyssey or Backrooms, with nothing in between. Movie theaters used to have a well-established middle...

Ridley Scott’s latest sci-fi film, The Dog Stars, has divided critics. While Polygon loved the moody tale of a pilot (Jacob Elordi) searching for meaning in a world where most of humanity was wiped out by a deadly flu, other publications were less enthusiastic about the slow pace and wild tone shifts. Scott’s dramatic camera...

Electronic Arts and developer Bit Reactor have achieved critical acclaim with Star Wars Zero Company, which debuted to an 86% score on Metacritic based on 41 reviews for the PC version. The score makes the title the highest-rated major release in the Star Wars franchise in 22 years. The rating places Zero Company among the...

Active Matter has received its largest update to date, titled “250 Shades of Liberty,” introducing new locations, weapons, vehicles, monsters, and overhauled raid systems. Released on August 27, the update adds a downtown North American city zone filled with ruined skyscrapers, open streets, and patrolling police and SWAT units. The African setting also expanded with...

Eclipse Glow Games has released a new gameplay showcase for Tides of Annihilation, highlighting the title running entirely with full path tracing and Nvidia DLSS 4.5. Instead of presenting typical side-by-side comparisons with visual effects toggled off, the studio chose to display the game exclusively with active real-time ray tracing. Accurate light and shadow simulation...

Production company Sash-Movie has announced the development of a film adaptation of “The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years”✱also known as “The Burannyi Railway Station”, the debut novel by acclaimed author Chingiz Aitmatov. The project will be helmed by director Igor Voloshin (“The Wizard of the Emerald City,” “Buratino”), with the screenplay adapted by...

The development team behind Grand Theft Auto VI is nervous ahead of release and determined to polish the title to perfection, according to Rockstar North head Rob Nelson. Rockstar received widespread praise following a 26-minute Extended Look showcase, yet the developers have no intention of easing off. When asked about the massive expectations surrounding the...

Penn Badgley, best known for his roles in You and Gossip Girl, has been tapped to star in the upcoming series adaptation of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, as reported by Deadline. The Prime Video project is based on the acclaimed novel by Australian comedian Benjamin Stevenson. The series will be helmed by...

Grand Theft Auto VI will closely match the depth and complexity of Red Dead Redemption 2, relying on current-generation console hardware to deliver the largest and most detailed open world in Rockstar Games history. Following the showcase of GTA 6, Rockstar North head Rob Nelson spoke to IGN about the map design and world design...

A successful sequel expands the world, stakes, and action of the original while bringing enough fresh ideas to justify its existence. Many follow-ups stumble on this balance, but four decades after its release, one movie still demonstrates how to handle a franchise continuation properly. James Cameron set that standard in 1986 with Aliens. His follow-up...