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Chasing services like Fortnite is a “mirage in the desert,” says former PlayStation chief
Shawn Layden, the former head of PlayStation, described attempts to build a successful live-service game as “a mirage” in a recent interview. While Helldivers 2 has shown that Sony can succeed in that space, comparable examples are scarce. Layden reflected on the period when the company leaned into single-player experiences and on the choices Sony...
New ‘Korean Witcher’ Crimson Desert Gameplay Demonstrates the Game’s Scale
Fans of expansive role-playing games should certainly take note of this title. Its premiere is scheduled for March 19, 2026 — the project is being developed by the creators of Black Desert Online. As part of the promotional campaign, the developers have revealed fresh gameplay footage. An IGN feature highlights the scope and ambition of...
Double Dragon Revive Disappoints Fans of the Legendary Series
Beat ’em up fans had been hoping for the series’ comeback, but the new entry failed to wow critics and players alike. Double Dragon: Revive aimed to refresh the iconic franchise, yet it ultimately doesn’t live up to the hype. The revival of the 1980s franchise was meant to evoke the golden era of beat...
Halls of Torment Launches on Consoles and Xbox Game Pass Today
Players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can now try Halls of Torment from studio Chasing Carrots, which has also been added to the Xbox Game Pass catalog. Fans of action and roguelike games should take notice: the title has earned “Very Positive” reviews on Steam. The game is available on Xbox Game Pass...
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut Gets Steam Deck Support
Following a recent PC update, Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut now offers full Steam Deck support. Sucker Punch and Nixxes Software have optimised performance and added compatibility for Valve’s handheld platform. The single‑player campaign is officially confirmed as supported. The patch introduces a dedicated graphics profile for the Steam Deck, improves UI scaling and readability,...
The Holy Renegade: Warhammer Quest: Darkwater Team Reveals Bren Tylis Miniature
Fans of the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe now have the chance to examine the Bren Tylis miniature — the Saintly Renegade — who will be one of the four principal heroes in the board game Warhammer Quest: Darkwater. The team behind the Warhammer Quest: Darkwater tabletop game has already unveiled the miniatures of Drolf...
After a barrage of complaints, EA released an update for FC 26 — Patch 1.1.1 addressed key bugs
EA Sports FC 26 has been issued an urgent hotfix — version 1.1.1 — that addresses a number of problems introduced by the previous patch. Football Ultimate Team (FUT) was hit hardest, but the development team responded quickly. The update focuses primarily on FUT stability, resolving a critical crash that caused abrupt quits and connection...
Ubisoft Releases Three‑Hour Star Wars Outlaws Demo for Switch 2
A demo of Star Wars Outlaws for the Nintendo Switch 2 has appeared on the eShop. Ubisoft is giving players a complimentary three-hour window to explore the Star Wars universe. The main character is Kay Vess, a young adventurer who, alongside her partner Nix, is trying to build a reputation within the criminal underworld of...
Rumor: Xbox Plans to Remove Multiplayer Fee from Game Pass
Rumors indicate Microsoft may eliminate the multiplayer fee for the next-generation Xbox, closing the gap between PC Game Pass and the more expensive Ultimate tier. Game Pass has seen numerous changes: Ultimate’s price rose to $30, two new subscription tiers were introduced, and Xbox Cloud Gaming was made available to everyone. PC Game Pass, however,...
Vince Gilligan Reveals the Sci‑Fi Films and TV Shows That Inspired Pluribus
Image: United Artists/courtesy Everett Collection After a lengthy absence from science fiction, Vince Gilligan is returning to the form that helped launch his career. He cut his teeth on The X-Files (he’s credited with writing roughly 30 episodes) and later wrote the screenplay for Will Smith’s superhero comedy Hancock. From 2008 onward, however, Gilligan concentrated on...
‘Coolest Runnings’: Flavor Flav Pumped to Be Official Hype Man for U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Teams at 2026 Winter Olympics
Flavor Flav Named Official Hype Man and Sponsor for USA Bobsled & Skeleton Updated Oct. 27, 2025 Flavor Flav, longtime Public Enemy hype man, poses outside the Aquatics Center before the U.S. women’s water polo team’s opening match against Greece at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 27, 2024. Jessica Koscielniak/The Washington Post via...
Hear Me Out: Why the Best Nightmare on Elm Street Movie Argues for Weapons 2
Image: New Line Cinema Nothing about Zach Cregger’s Weapons — its occult underpinnings or its unapologetic bursts of brutality — unsettled audiences as much as the notion of a spin-off. After the original film became a box-office sensation and the menacing Aunt Gladys (Amy Madigan) became a meme phenomenon, studio chatter about expanding the universe...
Jay-Z Isn’t Worried About Backlash to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: “Don’t Let Them Fool You”
Jay‑Z Firmly Backs Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Booking Amid Conservative Backlash Published Oct. 27, 2025 Bad Bunny performing during the Una Más residency at Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, Sept. 20, 2025. Photo: Gladys Vega/Getty Images When a TMZ photographer raised questions about the criticism surrounding Bad Bunny’s selection for the Super...
Voice actor: Chainsaw Man’s hero is more than a ‘horny boy’
Image: Mappa Despite being centered on a protagonist who literally becomes a devil with chainsaws for a head and hands, Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc often foregrounds Denji’s erotic daydreams and romantic longings. In the film’s early stretches, his internal fantasies about the women around him share almost as much screen time as...
Nintendo Celebrates Biggest Success Since 2023: Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Storms to the Top of U.S. Sales
Fresh U.S. sales data indicate that Pokémon Legends: Z-A has turned into a breakout success, firmly taking the top spot in the market. The company reported strong global results last week, and the newly released American figures show the title outperforming its rivals by a wide margin. According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, Pokémon Legends:...
The Outer Worlds 2 mocks players who bought the premium edition
In The Outer Worlds 2, the developers came up with a cheeky way to poke fun at players who bought the premium edition. If someone purchases the $99.99 version, the game flags them as having a “consumerist flaw.” An on-screen notification reads: “You are the reason our marketing works,” lampooning the choice to pay extra...
Chasing services like Fortnite is a “mirage in the desert,” says former PlayStation chief
Shawn Layden, the former head of PlayStation, described attempts to build a successful live-service game as “a mirage” in a recent interview. While Helldivers 2 has shown that Sony can succeed in that space, comparable examples are scarce. Layden reflected on the period when the company leaned into single-player experiences and on the choices Sony...
New ‘Korean Witcher’ Crimson Desert Gameplay Demonstrates the Game’s Scale
Fans of expansive role-playing games should certainly take note of this title. Its premiere is scheduled for March 19, 2026 — the project is being developed by the creators of Black Desert Online. As part of the promotional campaign, the developers have revealed fresh gameplay footage. An IGN feature highlights the scope and ambition of...
Double Dragon Revive Disappoints Fans of the Legendary Series
Beat ’em up fans had been hoping for the series’ comeback, but the new entry failed to wow critics and players alike. Double Dragon: Revive aimed to refresh the iconic franchise, yet it ultimately doesn’t live up to the hype. The revival of the 1980s franchise was meant to evoke the golden era of beat...
Halls of Torment Launches on Consoles and Xbox Game Pass Today
Players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can now try Halls of Torment from studio Chasing Carrots, which has also been added to the Xbox Game Pass catalog. Fans of action and roguelike games should take notice: the title has earned “Very Positive” reviews on Steam. The game is available on Xbox Game Pass...
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut Gets Steam Deck Support
Following a recent PC update, Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut now offers full Steam Deck support. Sucker Punch and Nixxes Software have optimised performance and added compatibility for Valve’s handheld platform. The single‑player campaign is officially confirmed as supported. The patch introduces a dedicated graphics profile for the Steam Deck, improves UI scaling and readability,...
The Holy Renegade: Warhammer Quest: Darkwater Team Reveals Bren Tylis Miniature
Fans of the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe now have the chance to examine the Bren Tylis miniature — the Saintly Renegade — who will be one of the four principal heroes in the board game Warhammer Quest: Darkwater. The team behind the Warhammer Quest: Darkwater tabletop game has already unveiled the miniatures of Drolf...
After a barrage of complaints, EA released an update for FC 26 — Patch 1.1.1 addressed key bugs
EA Sports FC 26 has been issued an urgent hotfix — version 1.1.1 — that addresses a number of problems introduced by the previous patch. Football Ultimate Team (FUT) was hit hardest, but the development team responded quickly. The update focuses primarily on FUT stability, resolving a critical crash that caused abrupt quits and connection...
Ubisoft Releases Three‑Hour Star Wars Outlaws Demo for Switch 2
A demo of Star Wars Outlaws for the Nintendo Switch 2 has appeared on the eShop. Ubisoft is giving players a complimentary three-hour window to explore the Star Wars universe. The main character is Kay Vess, a young adventurer who, alongside her partner Nix, is trying to build a reputation within the criminal underworld of...
Rumor: Xbox Plans to Remove Multiplayer Fee from Game Pass
Rumors indicate Microsoft may eliminate the multiplayer fee for the next-generation Xbox, closing the gap between PC Game Pass and the more expensive Ultimate tier. Game Pass has seen numerous changes: Ultimate’s price rose to $30, two new subscription tiers were introduced, and Xbox Cloud Gaming was made available to everyone. PC Game Pass, however,...








