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Sony and Bungie Give In: Marathon Plagiarism Dispute Ruled in Author’s Favor
Artist N² / ANTIREAL announced that her dispute with Bungie and Sony over alleged plagiarism in Marathon has been resolved in her favor. She had earlier accused the studio of using her 2017 posters without permission in the game’s alpha build. The artist posted online that the matter has been settled. The terms of the...
Battle in the Forest: Cosplayer Embodies Geralt from The Witcher Universe
Cosplayer Mikhail Medvedev and photographer Danila Potyomkin have put together a treat for fans of The Witcher. This time they portray the monster hunter Geralt of Rivia confronting danger deep within a treacherous forest. Photographer Danila Potyomkin has released a new series of images inspired by the renowned Witcher book universe—a world that has since...
Legacy of Kain Revival Canceled: Eidos Montréal Shut Down the Project — Rumor
According to former employees’ résumés, Eidos Montreal has cancelled a project intended to revive the Legacy of Kain series. Per the résumés of gameplay director Samuel Daer and deputy design director Stuart Weller, the studio underwent layoffs and cancelled several projects the week prior. Among those was a fantasy action RPG emphasizing melee combat and...
Film “Pearl” and CLUEV Jewelry Collection Premiere Held in Moscow
Новости В Москве прошла премьера фильма «Жемчуг» и ювелирной коллекции CLUEV Добавить в закладки Ювелирный дом СLUEV представил фильм «Жемчуг» со Светланой Ходченковой в главной роли и одноименную коллекцию украшений, созданную в союзе кинематографического и высокого ювелирного искусства. 28 ноября в кинотеатре «Художественный» состоялся закрытый светский предпремьерный показ фильма «Жемчуг», организованный Ювелирным домом CLUEV. Картина режиссёра...
A Hit That Raises Questions: Early Reviews of Metroid Prime 4 Divide Critics
Early reviews on OpenCritic place the game at an average score of 81% from 43 critiques. That’s a solid showing, though it falls short of the praise received by previous entries. Many are surprised the fourth installment didn’t replicate earlier successes, even as critics still highlight its merits. Critics commend the atmosphere, worldbuilding, and Retro...
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Runs on PS5 — First Comparison With Xbox Appears
Another major Microsoft title has arrived on PS5 — early access is now live. The full launch is scheduled for December 8, 2025, but owners of the higher-tier edition can already take to the skies. Despite reports from Gamingbolt about texture streaming hitches and responsiveness issues, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PS5 presents very well....
New Virtua Fighter Aiming for “Game of the Year” — Producer Reveals Details
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios is developing the next Virtua Fighter. Producer Riichiro Yamada told in an interview that the studio’s objective is for the game to vie for a Game of the Year nomination while remaining accessible to the widest possible audience. Naturally, our aim is to deliver a title worthy of a “Game of...
Judas developers unveiled the main heroine: human or machine?
Ghost Story Games has released a new developer diary explaining how the central character, Judas, was conceived and why she fits the game’s vision so well. The team initially concentrated on a dynamic narrative — a world and characters that respond to the player’s choices. Only later did they realize they needed a protagonist who...
Metroid Prime 4 Becomes First 3D Game on Switch 2 to Run at Full 120 FPS
In a historic achievement for the gaming industry it has been officially confirmed that the highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4 Beyond has become the first 3D title on the Switch 2 to run at a full one hundred and twenty frames per second. This remarkable technical milestone highlights the immense power of Nintendos next generation...
Sony to Launch Its Own Digital Currency, Heroes of the Storm Gets New Content Update — Top Stories for December 2
A brief roundup of everything that happened across the entertainment industry worldwide over the past day. Sony plans to introduce its own digital currency and roll out a new payment option in the PlayStation Store. “Not cool”: Nikita Buyanov called out the first person to flee Tarkov — an unflattering ending from Escape from Tarkov...
Japanese studio asks candidates to draw during interviews — all because of AI
In a move that has generated significant discussion within the global art and gaming communities a prominent Japanese development studio has officially implemented a new requirement for candidates to draw by hand during their professional interviews. This strategic decision is a direct response to the growing influence of generative artificial intelligence in the creative industry...
Metroid Prime 4 Compared on Two Consoles — Minimal Difference
Nintendo originally planned the game solely for the first Switch, but development complications expanded the project to span two console generations. Despite the original Switch being eight years old, the game runs reliably. On the Switch 2 there are two selectable modes: a “quality” 60 FPS mode and a “performance” 120 FPS mode. The original...
Hot Toys Unveils New Snowtrooper Commander Figure from “Star Wars”
Soon, fans of Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back will be able to add Hot Toys’ new Snowtrooper Commander figure to their collections. Hot Toys has revealed a 1/6-scale Snowtrooper Commander collectible inspired by Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back. The figure will retail for HK$1,780 (approximately ₽18,000) and...
Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando Are Engaged: What Is Confirmed
Miley Cyrus confirmed her engagement to Maxx Morando after his proposal in Japan. What she said, their relationship timeline and what remains private.
Filming Wraps on Okko Series “Vegetation”
The Russian streaming platform Okko has officially reached a major milestone as principal photography for the highly anticipated original series Vegetation has wrapped. This ambitious project which has been developed with a focus on intense and atmospheric storytelling promises to deliver a unique and potentially groundbreaking take on the sci fi thriller genre. The narrative...
Hideo Kojima Reveals His Ten Must-Have Items
Hideo Kojima, one of today’s most prominent game designers, told GQ about ten items he considers indispensable. These possessions reveal his routines, rituals, and creative inspirations. Among them is the Sony a660 camera — a constant companion that embodies his habit of observing and documenting the world. A Sony Digital Walkman with wired headphones, plus...
Sony and Bungie Give In: Marathon Plagiarism Dispute Ruled in Author’s Favor
Artist N² / ANTIREAL announced that her dispute with Bungie and Sony over alleged plagiarism in Marathon has been resolved in her favor. She had earlier accused the studio of using her 2017 posters without permission in the game’s alpha build. The artist posted online that the matter has been settled. The terms of the...
Battle in the Forest: Cosplayer Embodies Geralt from The Witcher Universe
Cosplayer Mikhail Medvedev and photographer Danila Potyomkin have put together a treat for fans of The Witcher. This time they portray the monster hunter Geralt of Rivia confronting danger deep within a treacherous forest. Photographer Danila Potyomkin has released a new series of images inspired by the renowned Witcher book universe—a world that has since...
Legacy of Kain Revival Canceled: Eidos Montréal Shut Down the Project — Rumor
According to former employees’ résumés, Eidos Montreal has cancelled a project intended to revive the Legacy of Kain series. Per the résumés of gameplay director Samuel Daer and deputy design director Stuart Weller, the studio underwent layoffs and cancelled several projects the week prior. Among those was a fantasy action RPG emphasizing melee combat and...
Film “Pearl” and CLUEV Jewelry Collection Premiere Held in Moscow
Новости В Москве прошла премьера фильма «Жемчуг» и ювелирной коллекции CLUEV Добавить в закладки Ювелирный дом СLUEV представил фильм «Жемчуг» со Светланой Ходченковой в главной роли и одноименную коллекцию украшений, созданную в союзе кинематографического и высокого ювелирного искусства. 28 ноября в кинотеатре «Художественный» состоялся закрытый светский предпремьерный показ фильма «Жемчуг», организованный Ювелирным домом CLUEV. Картина режиссёра...
A Hit That Raises Questions: Early Reviews of Metroid Prime 4 Divide Critics
Early reviews on OpenCritic place the game at an average score of 81% from 43 critiques. That’s a solid showing, though it falls short of the praise received by previous entries. Many are surprised the fourth installment didn’t replicate earlier successes, even as critics still highlight its merits. Critics commend the atmosphere, worldbuilding, and Retro...
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Runs on PS5 — First Comparison With Xbox Appears
Another major Microsoft title has arrived on PS5 — early access is now live. The full launch is scheduled for December 8, 2025, but owners of the higher-tier edition can already take to the skies. Despite reports from Gamingbolt about texture streaming hitches and responsiveness issues, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PS5 presents very well....
New Virtua Fighter Aiming for “Game of the Year” — Producer Reveals Details
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios is developing the next Virtua Fighter. Producer Riichiro Yamada told in an interview that the studio’s objective is for the game to vie for a Game of the Year nomination while remaining accessible to the widest possible audience. Naturally, our aim is to deliver a title worthy of a “Game of...
Judas developers unveiled the main heroine: human or machine?
Ghost Story Games has released a new developer diary explaining how the central character, Judas, was conceived and why she fits the game’s vision so well. The team initially concentrated on a dynamic narrative — a world and characters that respond to the player’s choices. Only later did they realize they needed a protagonist who...
Metroid Prime 4 Becomes First 3D Game on Switch 2 to Run at Full 120 FPS
In a historic achievement for the gaming industry it has been officially confirmed that the highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4 Beyond has become the first 3D title on the Switch 2 to run at a full one hundred and twenty frames per second. This remarkable technical milestone highlights the immense power of Nintendos next generation...